Evolution R255SMS How to set-up for accurate mitres

A quick set-up guide for the Evolution R255SMS Sliding Mitre Saw.
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[@NeillRobinson]

Brilliant - straight to the point, no waffle, exactly what I needed - 10/10 and thank you very much!

[@RussellPlatten]

Cheers Neil! :-)

[@Nino13084]

I agree 100%. You’ve taken the guess work out of the equation. Thank you for taking the time to share you’re knowledge. Truly appreciated.

[@sacharattray237]

Russell you are a legend! I discovered that the actual brass round housing of the laser has a groove in it - when you twist it with a flat head screwdriver it makes extra adjustments to bring it all into parallel! Your video was excellent!

[@RussellPlatten]

Thank you Sacha. I never use my laser. I am old school I'm afraid! Glad I could help! :-)

[@MrBigMalT]

Huge thank you for this! I have a different model, but same make. I’ve been using it for a few months and always had patchy results.... turns out the fence was miles out! Such a simple thing to fix and has made a world of difference.... I never thought about a product from a major manufacturer being so badly calibrated at the factory!

[@RussellPlatten]

I am glad I could help Mal. Evolution are a great company, but the first review I ever did for an Evolution saw was about how to fix it if it wasn't cutting properly. It was the reason they contacted me and asked me if I was interested in reviewing some of their products. I always check tools for accuracy as it only takes a minute or two. :-)

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[@henrikewaldsen5013]

Hi Russell, thanks for your videos. I just got mine, and noticed the laser was a bit off. Actually it is not very hard to align: Just saw a long shallow cut on a wide board (or cardboard) which is fixed to the saw. Then just make small adjustments on the two screws until it aligns with the cut. My laser pointed to the left of the cut so I adjusted it by making half a turn clockwise on the right screw. By making small adjustments, obeserving what happened and reset, you soon learn what screw does what. Now my laserbeam runs clean all through the saw cut,

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad you managed to align your laser Henrik. :-)

[@johnwetzel5248]

Greetings from SC in the USA! I just purchased the R255SMS+ which is very similar, and your video is brilliantly helpful! HOWEVER I would add one additional item to the first thing you checked. You (and the rest of us) need to check that the saw blade is exactly (or exactly enough) parallel with the two rods that the saw slides on. To do this, I am going to replace the short plastic triangle you used for your first check with a larger and longer steel square. I think it is called a "framing square" here in the USA by the carpenters (not sure, my profession is what is known as a chartered surveyor in the UK). This square is a steel square in the shape of an L, with the upright of the L 24 inches long, and the short leg 16 inches long. This, or any similar larger 90 degree reference can be used to make sure that once the initial adjustment of the fence is made, that the saw blade remains the same distance (IE just touching) as the saw is pulled away from the fence. I do hope that if this test is failed, that there is some third adjustment protocol that can be used to fix that. I suspect though that this is a factory fixed thing, and that this test will pass once the original fence alignment procedure you described has been done. I certainly hope so. Also, I totally concur with your comments RE the laser. If it cannot be quickly aligned, it is best not used and trusted, and it certainly is not needed once the saw is properly tuned. I will not be adjusting my laser, as I do not see any particular usefulness for it. But I will be making all the adjustments you suggested, and in the order you did them, except for adding the blade parallel to slide check as part of the first adjustment. I will also be adding an additional tweak, which is that after all the alignment tuning is done, I am going to tweak the plastic pointers that point to the angle readouts so that they are exactly correct and read 90 and 45 degrees in both axes when the saw has been adjusted to be correct at those angles. Because the angle tic marks are so fat, I plan to adjust the pointers so that they point at one edge of the mark, rather than the fat center. I think I can then trust myself to dial in any intermediate angle I want to cut to within about a quarter of a degree. Thanks also for reminding everyone to make sure that they don't align against the carbide teeth, but rather the flat of the blade. Your vid is very clear and helpful to anyone with this particular saw, and I really appreciate that you went to the trouble to make it. I hope my comments add some additional usefulness to your video for the folks who take time to peruse the comments!

[@RussellPlatten]

Thank you for that John. :-)

[@johngreen8693]

Thanks for this and the set up video Russell. I put together and set up my saw with the supplied instructions (not used one before) and am now going back over everything following your excellent instructions!

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help John! :-)

[@kevinshaw15]

As a complete novice, traumatised by the manufacturers booklets this vide was my saviour and with a digital inclinometer got to within 0.05 of a degree all round - well please and thanks!

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help Kevin! :-)

[@ceribryans3927]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. I now feel confident in fixing the saw blade to vertical as I now know which screw/nut to adjust and where it is on the saw. Hopefully I will now get perfect mitres!!

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help Ceri! :-)

[@richardcrosby4857]

Thanks for this. I thought this was going to be a nightmare but your easy to follow instructions are brilliant. Thanks for taking the time.

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad it was helpful Richard! :-)

[@colinmeredith7114]

Thank you Russell... I have the Rage 3-S300 which I have yet to set-up so your video is appreciated.

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help! :-)

[@tammcdonald5001]

Absolutely brilliant video. These companies should hire you to make their instructional/setup videos. Thank you.

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help Tam! :-)

[@michaelcarroll4330]

Many thanks Russell; just bought one of these yesterday and you seem to have set out the steps I need to take in a very straightforward and understandable way 👍👏

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help Michael! :-)

[@simonchetwynd]

Thank you, good video, straight to the point. I’m inclined to put a drop of Loctite thread locker on the set screws so they can’t move from vibration etc.

[@RussellPlatten]

It wouldn't hurt, but my saw has not been altered since I made this video Simon. :-)

[@philpooley556]

Cheers Russell, super simple video to follow and my saw now cuts perfectly square!

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help Phil! :-)

[@chloedensham4809]

Thanks Russell, I've just calibrated my saw yesterday from your video, really helpful for a novis like me. Thank you 😊

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help Chloe! :-)

[@davedaniels8211]

Hi Russell , thanks for the video. Just waiting on delivery of my R185sms+ so watching your clip for the 3rd time . Feel like I could set it up in my sleep 😎

[@SamSelim]

Oh man this is spot on! Watching this in bed but can’t wait for morning now to go and sort out the mitre saw!!

[@RussellPlatten]

Good luck with your projects Sam! :-)

[@vincentwilson8386]

Great video along with your assembly video. Much better and clearer than the manufacturers efforts. In regards to laser alignment mine was all over the place. It was so bad I'm sure the bloke up the road thought he had a sniper on him at some point. Anyway to adjust and align loosen the screw to the LH side of the laser lens. Then rotate the lens by turning it clockwise or anticlockwise depending on where it's shining. Once you have it shining down onto the cutting deck ( mine was miles off to the left ! ) Re tighten the screw. Then using the two screws to the RH side of the lens you can make further fine tuning adjustments by turning them individually and watching your laser line move.

[@RussellPlatten]

Cheers Vincent! :-)

[@philipwilks9151]

Great video, I have just bought one of these, building it was straight forward but the setting up instructions are bad and the video Evolution has is to say least terrible. After watching your video took about 15 minutes, did test cuts, absolutely spot on. thank you so much.

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help Philip! :-)

[@derrickllewellyn1465]

Great videos from Russell. As a novice I couldn't have set up my saw without them

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help Derrick. Take care using your new saw and good luck with your projects! :-)

[@glynjamesdickinson4908]

After much trial and error I've found the best way of setting upi the laser. 1. As suggested in the excellent video, tape a piece of card to the table and cut a shallow groove after adjusting the fence. 2. Using the left and right screws, get the line to be parallel to the cut. It doesn't matter where it is as long as it is parallel - mine was around 50mm to the left! 3 Remove the transparent cover (if there) then loosen the set screw on the lower left of the laser (it's at 90 degrees to the housing) 4. Using your finger, gently rotate the brass ring around the laser. You'll find the beam will move dramatically. Get it as close to the cut as possible, then tighten the setscrew. 5. Fine tune the beam using the two screws. Hope that helps! Incidentally, I found my vertical was off due to a build up of sawdust on the Allen screw which then is compacted. Keep it clean!

[@RussellPlatten]

Thanks for that detailed instruction Glyn! :-)

[@The4thDensity]

Thank you Russell. I've just bought the newer one and this advice is so useful. I don't think I would have known otherwise.

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad it was helpful! :-)

[@krzysztofg7475]

Thank you, now its clear how to set it properly. Great vid.

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad it helped! :-)

[@meaty444]

Just bought this saw and your video was very easy to understand and use. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help Paul! :-)

[@ddssdickday]

I agree that the Evolution saws are fantastic, I have the Rage3. I also agree that the laser adjustment is horrible. I never could get mine aligned and quit using it. Up until a few months ago, it's always stayed right at 90's. Now, after a few cuts, the fence, blade or both will be off. I also see a lot of flexing in the slide arms. Any downward pressure on the head and the back half of the saw seems to bend up. Also, pivoting the head sounds like an old rocking chair, it squeaks really loud. I contacted Evolution here in the US and they gave me an RMA to have it sent in for their techs to go through and bring it back to specs. Good saw, great company.

[@RussellPlatten]

Agreed Dick, Evolution area a great company. :-)

[@digd6592]

Your video has just saved my saw from the skip, thank you!!

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help Jamie. :-)

[@malcolmbacon7892]

Great video , clear and concise instruction to make perfect cuts have earned you a new sub .Thank you

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help! :-)

[@williamdunbar147]

Russell, thank you so much for this video. Saw was driving me nuts lol. Very clear and informative video. Cheers mate!

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help William! :-)

[@judithmarshall532]

Thank you so much, a very clear and useful video. I needed to do 2 adjustments, with your instructions I was done in under 5 mins. Although I’m waiting till I feel strong enough to tackle the laser😂.

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help Judith, good luck with the laser! I never use it on my saw, I prefer the old fashioned way of lining up the cut! :-)

[@leonjane50]

Great no nonsense review. Informative.. and in "plain" English too. Thanks

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad you liked it! :-)

[@nitram_nosnibor]

Russel this video is absolutely incredible. Thank you so much for sharing this 👍🏻

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help Martin! :-)

[@leighdurrant9116]

Once again I've had to reference this vid,thank you

[@RussellPlatten]

Cheers Leigh, I am glad viewers such as yourself are finding this video useful!! :-)

[@Jeremy64444]

Great video Russel, thanks for going to such trouble . I feel confident now setting up my saw.

[@RussellPlatten]

No problem Jeremy. Good luck with your projects! :-)

[@jeruthadamaja40]

Thanks so much for taking the time to post this Russell - I'm off to calibrate my saw now :)

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@shanetungate5901]

Ive just just purchased this saw and found your guide really informative, thank you very much. although the only thing that appears not to be working is the laser, i will have to speak with evolution tomorrow, i can't see an on and off button

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help! :-)

[@petermartin81]

Thanks soooo much. Much more informative than the instructions. My 90 was way off- now perfect.

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help Peter! :-)

[@MichaelSmith-nk4yq]

Enjoyed your video. I’ve just purchased the new Double-Bevelled R255 I have not touched the Laser because it took me 5 hours to fine tune up after assembly 🙄🙄 I will still have to double check it next time I go to use it, just to make sure I got it right the first time 👍🏾

[@RussellPlatten]

The laser is a nightmare to adjust! :-)

[@oldskool80sfan12]

I don’t have a sliding saw but this Is helpful for those that have one, good job.

[@RussellPlatten]

Thank you! :-)

[@barclay50]

Extremely helpful in setting up the blade, thanks

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@MrGlyn321]

Thank you, Russel, for some very vital information. Great video, well presented & well worth subscribing for future info.

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help. Thank you for subscribing! :-)

[@craighowells4219]

Haven't got time to run through all the comments but with a little trial and error I found out that if you loosen the screw to to left hand side that looks like it's clamping the lazer you can then turn the lazer which will bring the beam straight. Then use the two screws to the right for adjusting left or right.

[@RussellPlatten]

Thanks for the tip Craig. :-)

[@dardobartoli]

5 years on, new model and I have exactly the same issue. Thanks for guidance though

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help! :-)

[@chipsANbeans]

Great video. Thank you, I was worried I was going to have to sendy saw back. Going to set this up properly this evening.

[@RussellPlatten]

I have had to set up about 50% of the saws I have been sent. The reason I ended up reviewing Evolution products was a video I made on my first Evolution saw. I had purchased it myself from Screwfix and it was way out. I sorted out the saw, about 10 minutes work and after that it a was very good mitre saw for the money. When I look at that video now, I have come on a fair way when it comes to producing content for KZbin. Still got a long way to go though! :-)

[@frazerstockton]

Excellent video, 100x better than the evolution guidance.

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help Frazer! :-)

[@WoodworkingEngineering]

Thanks, that's exactly the info I was looking for :)

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad to help! :-)

[@terrybrooks395]

Thanks, just what I was looking for

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help Terry! :-)

[@alanmorgan-jones5195]

The clear plastic cap on laser is to cover bulb, after some use you will find this gets covered in resin from sawdust hitting it. This causes laser to fuz up. Can be cleaned off using thiners & Very fine wet & dry paper.

[@RussellPlatten]

I don't use mine Alan. Thanks for the tips. :-)

[@SuperPhen0m]

i cannot get mine to cut true its always off by a bit, after spending hours adjusting and moving things i still cant get it to cut true i think the fence comes bend from the factory... putting a square from the fence to the blade theres always gaps think its the fence... and getting the laser to be straight i stoped trying its impossible to do

[@RussellPlatten]

Contact Evolution, they have a very good customer care department. :-)

[@stevemanleycbg.5232]

Very helpfull.ive just bought evolution sliding mitre secound hand , ( older model) i am so impressed with it i will treat myself to a new one at some point , but for now this one is great , although cant realy see laser in daylight.

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad it was helpful Steve! :-)

[@JerGoes]

Being a man I am not allowed to read the instructions. So after having owned the smaller sibling of this saw for 2 years and having considered it woefully inaccurate, I have now just calibrated it properly after watching your video. Thanks.

[@RussellPlatten]

LOL - typical man thing! I bet you are much happier with it now! :-)

[@JerGoes]

@@RussellPlatten It's a night and day improvement thanks haha On plus side I done the laser test and mine is very very slightly out of line but it's bang on for 90% of the cut line so I left it where it was.

[@RussellPlatten]

@@JerGoes That was the right decision! :-)

[@andrewjay739]

Cheers mate, just what I wanted to know

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help Andrew! :-)

[@canvasamore]

Great video.. I have a different model also and have known it was slightly out but a quick watch of this video and its all spot on now

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@wafll8777]

Great vid, just bought one of these, and looking forward to setting it up.......

[@RussellPlatten]

I use mine all the time! :-)

[@toplad81]

Thank you brilliant video 👏

[@123doblo]

Awesomely clear and concise video. Thanks

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad it was helpful! :-)

[@PrimaryInt]

Absolutely brilliant video - I have a Makita with the same problem and the bloody useless manual tells you nothing about how to set up for accuracy. In my case I completely missed the Allen key/lock not thing so have been getting it bang on perpendicular then pulling it out again by not holding the Allen key while tightening . Thanks again for superb guide to set up . I have to admit I would never buy so much as a stapler from Amazon as they dodge paying tax and cost communities jobs but I will subscribe anyway and hope you give up Amazon at least for lent ! Thanks again .

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help! :-)

[@judithrob1591]

This test is only if you want to saw with a precision miter saw. (not for rough work). Tips and Test: Very important if you would like to saw with precision. (avoid torsion as much as possible)! Always choose a Miter saw with a handle positioned in a vertical line above the saw blade. Everything must be aligned, slide rails, handle, and saw blade,it is much better this way the blade will not tilt. Because there is some torsion in the aluminum housing . And choose an engine with softstart on it to prevent wear of the gear and worm shaft. It is very important that everything is aligned. Here are some examples to show how the handle must be positioned above the blade. Bosch gcm 800 sj / Bosch gcm 8 sjl / Evolution rage 3 / FESTOOL KS 60 / Bosch GCM 8 SDE / FESTOOL KS 60 E KAPEX / Metabo KGSV 72 Xact / Bosch PCM 8 SD / Hitachi C10FSH. (This also is the case with the Miter saw without the slide rails). (If you want). You can test it yourself at home if there is torsion in the aluminum housing. Step-1. First you make a saw cut from +-5 mm deep in to a flat piece of wood about +- 20 mm thick to this with the normal handle positioned on the right side of the Miter saw (the wood it will remain in place until the test is completed). Step-2. Then repeat this by pushing the saw blade down with your hand (finger) on the aluminum protective cover were the saw blade is cased in. Just now only do this without the running engine. Step-3. Now you can see if the saw blade will be positioned in or next to the saw cut. If the saw blade is (+- 0,2 / 0,5 mm) next to the saw cut then there is torsion in the aluminum housing (test is completed). Step-4. therefor it is much better to choose a Miter saw with the handle positioned vertical in line above the saw blade. Conclusion: how further away the handle is from the saw blade how more chance of torsion in the aluminum housing.(don't go for that). Also with a cheap slide miter saw it is still better the handgriff in line a above the saw blade than on the right side. Maybe they will make it someday then we have a winner...

[@HelpfulTimes]

Top man! Nice, clear and quick instructions. I’m not touching the laser!

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad it helped! :-)

[@kamilzborowski4334]

Same problem with a laser here. Happy with a tool, but laser adjustment was a pain in the a55 :P thanks for your video

[@RussellPlatten]

Thanks for watching! :-)

[@moobaz8675]

Just what I was looking for. Thanks.

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help Baz! :-)

[@doptimist]

Great video thanks! I have been getting inaccurate cuts from my new saw. I’ll check the angles and try again.

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@nige1147]

Thanks for this as I have just brought one excellent video 👍👍

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help Nige! :-)

[@pollyaloy]

Thanks for the video . Great info. I just adjusted mine as shown in your video. 😃

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad it helped. :-)

[@harris2007]

Just got mine today, thanks for making this video 👍

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help! :-)

[@astrojourneyuk]

Great video. Thank you!

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help! :-)

[@cesar5957]

I liked a lot this vid for adjust my machine 👍,cheers from chile 👍

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad it helped Cesar! :-)

[@_JustBeingCasual]

Got no experience but the laser cap might be there to protect the laser diode; you could put it on again.

[@RussellPlatten]

I never use the laser, it is never switched on! :-)

[@davidgrinter5938]

Hi. Thanks for the video, it was very informative and well worth watching. I like yourself had massive issues with the laser alignment, still not 100% happy but it's as near a dam it as a reference.

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad it was helpful David! :-)

[@user-xt5ry9jp3r]

Thanks very useful info on setting the saw

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad it was helpful Rob! :-)

[@DC-wp6oj]

My laser stopped working during the day but came on again only had the machine for few days, should I take it back?

[@johndocbikerestorations831]

Thanks for sharing Russel, that is really helpful information

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad it was helpful John! :-)

[@Jeremy64444]

If the gap is at the top. Turn anti clock. Thanks so much .

[@RussellPlatten]

Yup. it is anti clock for up. Glad I could help Jeremy! :-)

[@stuartpearce5957]

Thanks Russell, made setting my machine easy. The instruction manual is difficult to follow!

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad to help Stuart. :-)

[@alexmichell8296]

Big help, thanks.

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad it helped! :-)

[@daniel8763]

Great video Russell. You said something about pulling the plastic cover off the laser and it made it brighter. I wonder if that is supposed to come off because I cant see my laser line at all. It seams to be pointing up wards or something. Any thoughts on that?

[@RussellPlatten]

I had a lot of trouble with my laser and gave up in the end. It can be adjusted, but there is no easy way to line it up. The instructions are a little vague. I ended up setting it so that the laser was at the point where the blade enters the wood and left it at that. It is still out, but workable this way. :-)

[@homediy7893]

I have the same model and after I aligned it well on both vertical and horizontal axis, it cut correctly 90 deg at mitre setting 0, but when turning it to the left at 45 deg, the vertical alignment was off. after fiddling with it I made it cut 90 deg again; but when going back to setting 0, it was off again. Also, the mechanism to lock it at a specific angle is absolute junk. It has play and when I tighten it, it moves to the right, so I have to start unlocking at a different angle and turn the lock until I hopefully reach the angle I want. This saw is anything but accurate.

[@RussellPlatten]

I had no issues with mine. :-)

[@Mountain-Man-3000]

Hopefully the fence will stay straight. Too many I've used over the years had fences that bent over time right in the middle, meaning the blade isn't square if you only use one side of the fence!

[@RussellPlatten]

No issues with mine so far. :-)

[@andythurlow1614]

Massive help, cheers mate.

[@RussellPlatten]

You are welcome Andy. Glad to help. :-)

[@toffser]

Excellent video., now to unbox my saw

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@DanielH]

Thank you. Really helpful video

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@higney7]

Cheers mate, great video👍

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help! :-)

[@NKNeptune]

excellent video, good sir!!!

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help! :-)

[@waynegaskell]

Nice thank you for this post most helpful.

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help Wayne. I see you found the laser switch on the handle! :-)

[@waynegaskell]

@@RussellPlatten I did thank you sir

[@GrandadsWorkshop5252]

Great video Russell. Very helpful thank you.

[@RussellPlatten]

Cheers Tim! :-)

[@timdevane7526]

Dear Russel Today I assembled my Evolution 255. I'm so grateful for your brilliant videos, I didn't need to view any information documents, And after 1 hr I had both Cop Saw & stand up calibrated and working perfectly. Thank you so much Kind regards Tim

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help Tim. Enjoy your new saw! :-)

[@circle4922]

Great, quick setup video. Well done.

[@RussellPlatten]

Cheers, set up is very easy on this saw. Thank you for taking the time to comment! :-)

[@adriandeb2710]

Great video, i am looking to get one of these saws and this will make my life much easier as I find watching someone do it far better than reading a book. Thanks

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help. :-)

[@paulcooper9187]

Thanks exactly what I needed to finish setting mine up. The fence screws are very very tight, any suggestions for undoing them ?

[@RussellPlatten]

You could try a shifting spanner on the allen key if it is very tight. :-)

[@mfuller1093]

The laser cap helps focus the beam and needs to stay on but it is a bit of a gimmick I reckon, I just mark the wood/steel and then roll the blade back and forth along the mark without the motor running to check the cut will be true.

[@RussellPlatten]

I don't use the laser too! :-)

[@contessa.adella]

The test you needed to do was making four 45deg mitre cuts...like a picture frame...then hold them all together and check for a gap....if there is a gap then the 45deg mitre position is slightly out!

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@iman80skid91]

Brilliant set up 👍

[@RussellPlatten]

Thanks 👍

[@NasimMahmud]

Massive help! Thank you for the video. And also this video is good enough for a new user like me to decide not to buy this ever again!

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@vik5796]

Great easy to follow video, perfect!

[@RussellPlatten]

Thank you Vikas! :-)

[@richiesquest3283]

Good video clear and well explained.

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad it was helpful! :-)

[@judithrob1591]

Always buy a Slide Compound Mitre Saw with the handle in a line above the saw blade , it's better no tilt saw blade, and engine with softstart.

[@RussellPlatten]

I prefer the handle 90 degrees to the blade, it is easier to use. :-)

[@Bluuuz]

great video. Thanks.

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help! :-)

[@kaugurid1608]

nice window view M my is nearborough house :)

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@paulglavey839]

Great informative reviews, cheers from the emerald isle👍

[@RussellPlatten]

Thank you Paul! :-)

[@leewhitehead6460]

Thanks for that well explained and needed information 👍

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad it was helpful Lee! :-)

[@leewhitehead6460]

​@@RussellPlatten just watched it again, and once again thank you 👍

[@RussellPlatten]

@@leewhitehead6460 👍

[@matt68rtj52]

Some handy info there. Cheers.

[@RussellPlatten]

Thank you Matt. :-)