Evolution R185SMS+ In-Depth Test And Review

[@felixcat9318]

Thank you for your review. I will be wanting to occasionally cut 100mm and 50mm square box section mild steel, and whilst it will do the 50mm I will probably use a 1mm metal cutting blade on an angle grinder for the 100mm (or a plasma cutter). For everything else I would want to work with, this machine will do it with ease, and the compact size is excellent! I think investing in blades specific for wood and metal will give cleaner cuts and extend blade life. I can't think of a more capable, compact machine with a 3 year warranty that can be had for £109. Update, I just bought it from FFX for £109 with free delivery. For the £20 extra for the Plus version, its a really good deal.

[@antonyporter5045]

I bought the R210 a few months ago what a cracking saw ! defo recommend it

[@JonRam-mt3bl]

Es una sierra para recomendar 10/10. Suave para cortar Suerna pero tan duro motor agradable La sierra entra facil en la madera Corte fino Corte preciso Y la bolsa como todas las sierras son obsoletas. Buenos materiales Muy liviana fácil de cargar y ligera.

[@benaquino2124]

This will might come in handy for laying out decking boards

[@bda2696]

Showing the assembly is more important to me than watching you cut

[@PlumbingGy]

Ok

[@cherfauvel]

it never tears for me but I dont take the blade out until stopped

[@jimbo2629]

A new blade will normally give a clean cut. A quality blade will last longer. The blade on mine was blunt after laying a machined floor.

[@amwartwork]

i had the r210. was ok but couldnt set it up for 45 cuts. i then bought the r210SMS (r210 with a reach). was nice but sadly after 10 cuts the brakes went on me . had to take it back. could NOT find the R210SMS anyyyywhere at all. EVO had a 2months waiting list to deliver to branches who sell it. So i bought this R185SMS+. ive made 2 picture frames with shabby pallete wood so far and only one cut was a bit off, however i think this is becuase the back edges wernt fully plum or i nudged it slightly. but as for noise, its not too loud. i attatched the bag but hardly any gets collected if im honest so i might hook the hoover pipe up and see how that goes. I PAID 120 for this model and happy so far. tried to do a 45 compound cut on a piece of 5 by 2 wood and the left side body moulding gets in the way sadly.

[@111anthonym]

Can the blade tilt past 45 degrees to 46 or 47 please?

[@scootjon]

What is it with guys, guys, and loads more guys,guys!

[@PlumbingGy]

Guys.

[@EireFirst2024]

Howaya pal great review of what seems to be a great saw, I'm a chippy & never thought I'd be considering buying a saw for such a great price, but you have me convinced 👍👍 more money for 🍺thanks to you 😂

[@opengate5849]

Its selling in the USA now.

[@MrIanspeed]

I know this is a bit old now, but was that scaffold board 225mm? Which would make that 15mm over what they say it will cut?

[@PlumbingGy]

I’m sorry I can’t remember to be fair, I would have thought it was standard scaffold board 👍🏻

[@nervouspenguins9982]

Nice clear review. Many thanks. What depth of bench does it need to operate as I'm tight for space?

[@nervouspenguins9982]

Great video. Looking at getting one and this pretty much decided it for me. I have limited bench depth space though. (620mm front to back) How much space does it need to operate when its fully extended? Thanks.

[@joejoejoejoejoejoej]

Great video It’s enough to convince me to buy one - especially at £89.99!

[@PlumbingGy]

Haha thanks Joe, check out the link below in the description it may be cheaper. 👍🏻

[@Bassmunchkin1]

@@PlumbingGy Don't think so @Dan it's £132.99

[@emanuelazzopardi1454]

Hi , I have got one of these saw.The dust bag that comes with the saw is useless , it doesn't collect anything. All the dust is going everywhere except in the bag .Any ideas how to solve this problem please.?

[@paulradford6902]

Did you get round adjusting the laser? If so, was it just by turning the screw in the laser unit?

[@eddiesmyth1964]

Sweet review 😀

[@LeiChat]

Thanks for your video. The maximum cross cut depth is listed at 56mm. If I have a thicker piece of wood, would I be able to perform an accurate mitre cut by flipping the wood and saw angle?

[@PlumbingGy]

I have used this method before and it works 👍🏻

[@lisaporteous3689]

Great vid, can you use a finer wood blade on this do you know. I think I’ve seen that the bore isn’t a standard size?

[@PlumbingGy]

You can use alternative blades but you may need an adapter👍🏻

[@butthead5551]

Hello, Is there enough space for 190mm disk? If someone knows...

[@nadainama7121]

RPM?

[@psvialli]

Can you set a depth stop on the cut ?

[@PlumbingGy]

Yes 👍🏻

[@odgeUK]

I'm thinking about getting this for cutting some Kitchen cabinet trims/edging. These will be a bunch of 45 degree cuts. I believe I may need a blade with more teeth (40+), to prevent tearing the laminate. Will this saw allow me to go shopping for other blades? What size is the saw bore / hole?

[@shaunpage4831]

sorry if i am being thick but will this saw cut a mitre on a piece of 150 by 25 mm?

[@jennyjones2571]

Hi. I’m new to DIY. Would this be ok to cut internal and external mitres for coving? Would the bevel cut be good enough? Thanks

[@lisaporteous3689]

Would you say this is better than the r210cms? Can’t decide between the two...will mainly be cutting up to decking board size and mitre cutting these. Thanks

[@duraidmkillu4541]

Hi. How did you stabilise the scaffolding board so it’s level when being cut. The 1 clamp that you can see I don’t think is strong enough to hold it - I’m looking for ways to hold the pieces of wood in place when cutting .. thanks

[@PlumbingGy]

Make a jig, it's the cheapest and best way 👍🏻

[@GrumpysWorkshop4]

Great review

[@PlumbingGy]

Thanks for the support

[@makolic1]

can you put the evolution blade in any mitre saw to cut wood and metal ??

[@amwartwork]

the guy at screwfix told me dewalts have thir own bore size (central cutout) .

[@bigknoxy4210]

I am a carpenter but dont work on building sites I just work at private homes. Would this be good for skirting. Stud work etc?

[@PlumbingGy]

I find it good for site use, however if your looking for very precise and clean cutting you may want to spend a little more money. This is very valuable and a great piece of kit it just depends how much you will be using it 💪🏻

[@nataliesteiner]

Does this have depth stop?

[@ranggaputra7750]

Hi, nice review btw 👍👍, may i ask is it possible to use saw blade bosch expert 184 x 20 x 1,8 mm ?

[@PlumbingGy]

Evo blade 😁

[@94Jatkinson]

Hi, would you recommend this for a beginner who is mainly going to be cutting 4x2 and smaller? Many thanks

[@PlumbingGy]

This is a great machine and a good starting point 👍

[@bradyknowzbest1149]

Was that tile edge aluminum or stainless? Im looking for one of these to cut that metal schluter edging so i dont ruin tile blades doing it anymore.

[@PlumbingGy]

It cuts very clean on multi materials l, the blade lasts a good amount of time too ✌🏻

[@Eccles_Hall]

Hi mate, found this very informative. Can I just check, this cuts widths up to 8”? I need to cut through composite decking boards of 150mm depth. Thanks

[@PlumbingGy]

Thanks brian, the scaffold board I cut at the start is 9' so yes it should be fine however this is above the recommendations from the manufacturer. It may be worth checking out the R255SMS here kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnXTXodtadGpf7s 👍🏻

[@garvielloken3929]

Nooice!

[@ginaduke482]

Hi I bought one of these but it has bits missing for the blade, I have to send it back but I can’t get the sliding rods out of the bit where the square nob to tighten it is on. Can you help cause I can’t package it up to send it back. Thanks Susan

[@PlumbingGy]

Check out the video somewhere in there i think I explain how to remove them Susan, there should be two clips you push in to remove. Thanks

[@ginaduke482]

Do It All Dan I’ve got the saw of but when I tried to pull the rods out they have stuck in the bit where the nob to tighten it is. They won’t move and the clips to push in are inside the black casing

[@lisaporteous3689]

Would you say this is a good choice over the R210cms? Will be my first mitre and looking at cutting pallet wood and decking? Thanks

[@PlumbingGy]

This for me is my personal favourite and a good compact size so I would recommend this for light works 👍🏻

[@lisaporteous3689]

Do It All Dan cheers, think I’ve finally decided on this one 😀

[@lisaporteous3689]

Just looked into size and bit big for the space I have..think ill have to go for the r210cmc. Is this 595mm deep and 565mm wide?.

[@Aretec]

Has anyone on youtube actually paid for a saw from Evolution all I see if ppl with freebies giving reviews, I take no notice of freebie review no way can they be unbiased

[@PlumbingGy]

They can be and are unbiased I’m afraid, I personally know a few tradies who have purchased a few pieces from reviews seen online. I do recommend them as I am still using them on site now with no issues. Thanks mate

[@rosskennedy7039]

Would this be ok fr fence posts

[@PlumbingGy]

Cutting Capacity: Max. Thickness Mild Steel Plate: 6mm Max. Wall Thickness Mild Steel Box Section: 3mm (50mm mild steel box section) Max. Section Wood: 210 x 56mm Min. Work Piece Size: L125 x W:30 x D:3mm Max. Cutting Angles (Width x Depth): Cross Cut (0 x 0): 210 x 56mm Bevel Cut (0 x 45): 210 x 38mm Mitre Cut (45 x 0): 145 x 56mm Compound Cut (45 x 45): 145 x 38mm 👍🏻

[@doncurlywurly9429]

Do you ever have an issue with binding whilst using that multi-material blade?

[@PlumbingGy]

I wouldn't use it for clean work 👍🏻

[@doncurlywurly9429]

Do It All Dan laminate flooring?

[@PlumbingGy]

Personally I haven't had any issues while laying flooring so far 👍🏻

[@doncurlywurly9429]

Do It All Dan ok thank you I’ll be using this exact saw and blade to lay my flooring in the next couple of days

[@PlumbingGy]

Let's hope so

[@angwer2940]

Hi could I cut 3 x 3 inch timber with this saw? Thanks

[@PlumbingGy]

You might struggle this has a max cut of 56mm where as 3 inch is 76mm so not a clean cut unfortunately. You would have to flip the piece over.

[@angwer2940]

@@PlumbingGy Hi thanks...yep not big enough....have to go at least up to the R210SMS if that would do it.

[@teabaggingdixon5879]

Mate what size fuse should be in the plug

[@thooney2934]

2 inch fuse

[@PlumbingGy]

13 amp

[@thooney2934]

@@PlumbingGy or around 4 inch on the best of days

[@suspensefulness]

can you cut 4x4 miters

[@PlumbingGy]

You would struggle it would be best to get the bigger model, kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnXTXodtadGpf7s

[@suspensefulness]

@@PlumbingGy the 10' blade

[@joejoejoejoejoejoej]

Hi Dan Do you advise buying the saw bench with it? Or not necessary ? I’ll be using for laminate floor laying and cutting nose ends for finishing the laminate flooring at fireplace etc

[@PlumbingGy]

Hi Jo I would always recommend buying the bench as well but you’ll have to weigh up whether it’s worth it doing laminate flooring with it will you be mainly doing coats on the floor or on the bench? For the sake of £50 I would get the bench 👍🏻

[@joejoejoejoejoejoej]

Thanks for your advice ! 👍