Evolution R255SMS Unboxing and Assembly

[@niknoks7638]

Who needs an instruction manual when we have quality demo’s like this on KZbin.....thank you 👏

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help! :-)

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

You have literally just saved me from having a tantrum 🤣🤣 the instructions for this are just too small to read..your video is 10/10 ... I just set it up! thanks so much 🙌🙌🙌

[@RussellPlatten]

Thank you Claire. Glad I could help! :-)

[@stephenadams4897]

Easy to follow step by step video. Had mine up and running in less than 15 minutes. Many thanks Russell.

[@RussellPlatten]

Cheers Stephen. :-)

[@jimsharp2479]

Just picked up one of these wee beauties. Easily followed your video to set it up... including a couple of wee listens to the soft start.......pure magic. Also followed your video to set up for accuracy although to be honest, it was spot on out of the box but I unset it just for the hell of it so I could set it again. Anyway, many thanks Russel for takin* the time to make these videos, Very, very useful. Cheers!

[@RussellPlatten]

Thank you Jim. Glad I could help! :-)

[@chloedensham4809]

You've taught me how to calabrate my angles and change the blade on my saw - thank you, Russell!

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@simonjohnson5700]

Been pondering for ages on which to buy. Thanks to you I purchased the Evolution and had it up running a fraction of the time had I tried using the instructions provided. So thanks very much...

[@RussellPlatten]

Hope you enjoy it Simon! :-)

[@adamdavies6277]

I stood confused looking at the instructions for far longer than it took you to explain, great work sir, thank you.

[@RussellPlatten]

Cheers Adam. :-)

[@czimagine]

Just got myself one of these and you've saved me a lot of hassle getting it set up, thank you!

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help! :-)

[@millymollymandy7639]

That was a great smooth set up, loved your face when you started this up… shows how happy you are with this, I hope you’re still happy with this great piece of kit!

[@RussellPlatten]

I use it all of the time Milly. it is a fine saw! :-)

[@millymollymandy7639]

@@RussellPlatten That’s brilliant to know as I’m just about to purchase one. Thank you for taking the time to reply x

[@RussellPlatten]

Good luck with your projects! :-)

[@anthonyburrows2986]

That was a pleasure to watch! Just set up my saw following your very clear instructions. Thanks Russell

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad it helped Anthony! :-)

[@SKELETON_FN]

Just assembled it following your instructions. Thank you so much for the how-to guide.

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help! :-)

[@WoodworkingEngineering]

Very useful, thanks a lot. Just a question: the black hinge that connects the motor to the sliding bars, and the thing where the bars slide into, are cast iron? Or is it plastic? Thanks in advance 😊

[@RussellPlatten]

Machined aluminium. :-)

[@WoodworkingEngineering]

@@RussellPlatten Thank you! That persuaded me 😊

[@normfoster99]

Same comments from me - the video shows how simple it is to set up. The instructions make it seem horrendous. Thanks very much!

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad it helped Norman! :-)

[@Namasnoo]

Much better than the manual! Thank you for demystifying it!

[@RussellPlatten]

Happy to help Nikki! :-)

[@cottonbuds1836]

I wish I had seen your video before I started assembling my saw. The problem I had was the two lugs were deployed when I opened the box. When I tried to push the carriage slide through the tubes the lugs stopped it. As I had recently assembled a high chair that also had lugs I pressed them in and the carriage slid in. Well half way in as it's not a tube, it's two tubes with a gap in the middle. it was stuck. It does sort of warn you about the lugs being deployed, but not really in the order that most people would read the instructions. So I got on the phone to Evolution this morning and sought help and the solution was so simple. My old man taught me that the hammer was the tool of last resort, however in this case it is the only tool you need unless you have an hydraulic press. Using a workmate with the jaws open I put the saw vertical so that the weight of the carriage had the lugs pressing up against whatever was preventing it going forward. I put a length of timber over the orange end of the carriage and gave it a firm but not too heavy single clout with a rubber mallet. Bingo the lugs, they are bevelled apparently, were pushed back in and the carriage passed through. So it wasn't as I thought the end of the world. p.s. If you find yourself in this situation, no I wasn't the first one to do this, just remember to keep your fingers out of the way of where the orange end of the carriage will end up when you hit it. It drops very quickly once freed. I'm ok, it wasn't my drinking hand.

[@RussellPlatten]

Thank you for posting that information. I reckon it will help others with the same problem. Evolution have a good support team for customers with issues. I hope you like your saw after all that! :-)

[@damianzarebski5469]

Hi. Can you please tell me what is exact size for table top ? Length and width. No handles. Steel to steel. Thanks

[@nickdavies9801]

Evolution should hire you to do their assembly videos as this is much easier to follow! Thanks for sharing

[@RussellPlatten]

Thank you Nick. Glad I could help! :-)

[@stevenr6397]

nice little demo, i think im going to buy one now, hadnt even seen it had a soft start, very nice as my table saw still scares the *Bleep* out of me everytime

[@RussellPlatten]

The soft start is a great feature! :-)

[@limitlesskp3120]

Thank you for your clear instructions, which were really helpful.

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help! :-)

[@joshuabillings4191]

Thank you! You’ve Just made my morning a lot Easier! 😊

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help Joshua! :-)

[@paulrobinson2267]

Hi I have got my carriage are stuck half way in the bearings, ant idea how I remove. Thanks

[@RussellPlatten]

There is a lock nut with an orange top to lock and release the carriage. :-)

[@paulrobinson2267]

Thanks but it's stuck in there as the lugs on thr side must have popped out half way in there

[@RussellPlatten]

@@paulrobinson2267 Can you try and describe where the problem is Paul. I cannot figure out what has happened.

[@reepham39]

Excellent I have just bought one so thanks. Clear instructions and well presented.

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad it was helpful Phillip! :-)

[@Ironbuket]

Whoever at Evolution thought it was a good idea to have the diagrams all shown together on one page and the text explaining how to build this thing in another part of the instruction booklet should be shot. Thanks for posting this video, it helped me a lot with putting mine together and understand how it works. I have the newer R210SMS-300+ but the principles are the same. My instructions had a QR for an online assembly video, but my phone doesnt read QR codes and they didnt bother to simply state the url... I tried to find it with google and looking on the Evolution site, but could only find guides for older models. Decided to just rely on good old youtube instead.

[@RussellPlatten]

Good old KZbin! :-)

[@13enGT]

Hi Russell, great video! Ive just picked mine up and initially it seems great but apron start up it seems to have a strange knocking almost like the blade hitting something is this something you’ve come across or is it how its supposed to sound ( i havent heard another n person only videos) many thanks

[@RussellPlatten]

No Ben, it should not be making a knocking sound. Check to make sure you have fitted the blade correctly, especially that the washers either side of the blade are the right way round. If all is in order, contact Evolution customer support: evolutionpowertools.com/uk/contact/b/ There's a phone number on the top of the page if you do not want to fill out the form. I hope this helps. :-)

[@13enGT]

Many thanks for the quick reply Russell, I’ve contacted them so fingers crossed it’s a simple fix.

[@RussellPlatten]

@@13enGT Fingers crossed! :-)

[@simonchopping408]

Really useful instruction making it very easy to assemble. Thanks

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad it was helpful Simon! :-)

[@kangaroocurly]

Yes worth doing the video. And thank you for doing so. Way easier to follow than the instructions.

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@limbutucristian2425]

Does you blade goes all the way to the back when the dept stop is on?

[@RussellPlatten]

Yes. :-)

[@andy3408]

First time I have set up a miter saw, your video was more than helpful, thank you.

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad that I could help Drew. :-)

[@SoundAssault]

Very good video, thanks. Quick question - You don't happen to know the dimensions of the box it came in, do?

[@SoundAssault]

Ah, just found the answer on the Evolution website - www.evolutionpowertools.com/uk/build/mitresaws/r255sms/

[@carlwhitfield5463]

Loving your workshop so homely all the creature comforts.. good stuff... is this the single or double action saw?

[@RussellPlatten]

It is the single bevel Carl. :-)

[@carlwhitfield5463]

@@RussellPlatten lovely job... been looking at these for a while cheers

[@mrnobelnigel]

Very helpful video as usual Russell. That’s two Evolution saws your videos have helped me assemble. Next step is to check for square cuts using your other video. I hope Evolution are rewarding you because I bought two saws on the basis of your reviews. Thanks 😊

[@RussellPlatten]

I get to keep the saws Paul. Thank you for such a nice comment! :-)

[@TheBigT79]

Outstanding! Saved me alot of time, cheers. Give that man a cigar.

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help Tony! :-)

[@magsdoneit1068]

So where does the hold down clamp go please

[@RussellPlatten]

There are two sockets. One at each end of the base, behind the fence. They each have a locking screw with an orange knob. :-)

[@Rich-fr9xn]

Cracking review Russel.Thinking of buying one of theses from Screwfix.Would you say the R255MS single bevel is the one to go for or spend the extra £40 and get the Double Bevel.👍

[@RussellPlatten]

If you are intending to cut a lot of cornice or compound mitres, I would go for the double bevel, a kitchen fitter would benefit from the double bevel. If you are using it for predominantly straight mitre cuts and the maybe the odd compound cut the R255SMS is the one to go for Ricky. :-)

[@callumvandamme]

I just set mine up and it seems to sound as though the blade is catching or oscillating. Ever so slightly. Is this normal? Thanks.

[@RussellPlatten]

No that does not sound right. Make sure you have fitted the blade correctly. If it look ok, check whether the blade is oscillating by cutting into a piece of wood, not right across, and checking the diameter of the cut with the kerf of the blade. If the cut is wider than 2mm the blade may be warped. Place it on a flat surface to check. Contact Evolution customer care for assistance if you think there is an issue. :-)

[@callumvandamme]

@@RussellPlatten cheers for the tips mate. It seems to be cutting almost perfectly. Just that I can hear like a dull thudding. To be honest, it could be just the noise it makes. Never used Evolution before. Not too experienced with Mitre saws as it is. Thanks again.

[@RussellPlatten]

@@callumvandamme I would leave it then Callum. If an issue develops, contact Evolution. Take care whilst using it, they can be dangerous if not used correctly and good luck with your projects! :-)

[@callumvandamme]

@@RussellPlatten Thank you!

[@cailadd8752]

Amazing, thanks so much for demonstrating! Much easier than the manual 😅

[@RussellPlatten]

Happy to help Cai! :-)

[@daves4471]

Fantastic video, so helpful. Thank you Russell.

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad it was helpful Dave! :-)

[@undercrackers56]

Well done sir. Thank you for making this video. It's nice to know that the saw comes complete with a booklet of toilet paper. Well... The booklet is not really fit for anything else, is it?

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad it was helpful! :-)

[@MichaelBaeronPhoto]

Absolutely cracking video, well done!

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad it was helpful Michael! :-)

[@lukegannon84]

As simple as the setup is. The manual doesn't really explain putting the blade on. Obviously the most dangerous part. Thanks for the short video👍

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@davidturner1390]

How do you release the sliding carriage

[@RussellPlatten]

I am not sure what you mean David. The orange knob behind the saw head locks and unlocks the sliding carriage. If you mean how do you reset the locking mechanism (if it has activated before fitting the saw head to the carriage): You have to use a screwdriver or other suitable tool to prise the two white fittings that can be seen at the end of the carriage tubes until the green pins pop out on each tube. If you mean how do you remove the cutting head once it has been fitted: You need to find the holes on the cutting head where the green pins are located. Use a screwdriver or other suitable tool to push in the pin and slightly pull the cutting head away from the saw so that the pin cannot pop back out. Do the same on the other side making sure that the the first pin does not move back into the hole and pop out again. Once the second pin is pushed in, you can remove the saw head from the sliding carriage. I hope I have answered your question and described the processes adequately. :-)

[@joelprinciple7519]

What an excellent presentation. Thank you.

[@RussellPlatten]

Thank you Joel! :-)

[@GaryM1314]

Great video buddy. Appreciate you taking the time out to film it.

[@RussellPlatten]

Cheers Gary. :-)

[@klimenz]

Hi everyone. Have any of you checked if your saw's bed is completely flat? I have put straight edge across mine and found centre table to sit slightly proud to side supports. I found this fault immediately after taking it off the box. It's slightly better after removing stickers but still far from perfect. Did you encounter this issue with yours?

[@RussellPlatten]

Mine is fine Tom. :-)

[@gabrielke82]

Easy to follow video. Thank you very much...it vase so easy to assemble after I 👀 it.

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad it helped! :-)

[@PlanetKeef]

I wish I'd found this before I assembled mine! I put the slides in upside down and had to do the lug reset thing.

[@RussellPlatten]

At least you were able to rectify your mistake. :-)

[@1000ferns]

How does one do the lug reset once the cutting head is also on, may I ask, because I just did the same darn thing!

[@moonstomp1]

Great video. Many thanks. Makes putting the saw together a lot easier and quicker. Now to get cutting! 👍

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@samuelsmith5796]

Thank you so much, I find video instructions much easier so cheers!

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad it helped Samuel! :-)

[@judithrob1591]

This test is only if you want to saw with precision, with a miter saw. (test is 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 / Ridgid MS255SR 10-inch / EvolutionR255SMS. (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. The second option is the handle positioned horizontal in line above the saw blade. Step-5. When you measure the vertical angle square of you're sawblade don't forget that there is always some torsion in the aluminum housing. 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...

[@raminybhatti5740]

Thanks so much for this video. You've saved me a good hour or so setting this saw up; I've never had to contend with anything like this before, but your guide is great. Just one question: I can't seem to turn the base. It's locked at 45 degrees. How do I unlock it?

[@RussellPlatten]

Hi Jay, turn the orange locking knob anticlockwise, the one that you have to hold to move saw head. Under the knob there is a lever you need to pull up to release the saw. :-)

[@raminybhatti5740]

@@RussellPlatten Cheers Russell. 👍

[@connorvoelz7144]

I don’t know why my damn chord clamp screw will not catch with the clamp in between. It’s all lined up and will not catch. If I test the thread without the clamp it barely needs to go in to catch, but will not when I put it through the clamp.

[@RussellPlatten]

Not sure what is happening Connor. :-)

[@connorvoelz7144]

@@RussellPlatten I used a different screw lol problem solved

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@Micko5959]

Thanks Russ , Screw-fix are currently selling these at £149.99 for the 110v , Sorely tempted

[@RussellPlatten]

Ok if you have a 110v transformer! :-)

[@tribejoinery]

Thank you for this video! Saved my day.

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad it helped Aykut! :-)

[@stevecook172001]

Superb review. Clear and concise.

[@RussellPlatten]

Cheers Stephen. :-)

[@Pat0rchard]

Thank you mate. I hate schematic illustrations for installation. Spent the last thirty years wondering what Ikea's man scratching head below question mark means... 😂

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help Pat! :-)

[@adrianwaits7798]

Great video best online by far

[@RussellPlatten]

Cheers Adrian! :-)

[@josephbraggs01]

Brilliant thank you. The instructions aren’t the best but your video made it easy. 👍🏿

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad to help Joe. :-)

[@jordanegerton6730]

Thanks Russell. Very helpful 👍

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad it was helpful Jordan! :-)

[@KhanhPham-py5us]

Such a lifesaver!

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad to help. :-)

[@stevenspreadbridge9052]

Thanks for assembly video very useful

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help Steven! :-)

[@barryparks4689]

Many thanks. Great piece of kit I think

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@riteshsuthar7057]

Mate thanks for this! Even got the same work stand lol👍

[@RussellPlatten]

Good luck with your projects Ritesh. :-)

[@AmyMontgomeryOfficial]

Thanks alot mate! Brilliant video!

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@tom-bw6cw]

Thank you so much for this, I was about to smash my wood up and return this. The instructions are awful and make no sense. Massive thank you.

[@roadwarrior8560]

there is no positive arbour lock on mine like you'd have on a grinder or my skill saw, it feels like the arbour lock is trying to grip a gear ring if you know what I mean, there should be a positive stop in it surely? the one I just bought must be faulty, doesn't inspire confidence in the brand tbh, it's going back to srewfix.

[@RussellPlatten]

Sounds like a faulty saw. The button should lock the arbour completely. :-)

[@roadwarrior8560]

@@RussellPlatten Thanks, the saw suited me perfect apart from that issue, might try another one, I have a good freud blade from an old mitre saw that will fit this one as well with an adapter fitted so I'd like to stick with this size saw.

[@roadwarrior8560]

Problem solved, bought a Makita.

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad you are finally up and running! :-)

[@leonel1717]

Great video Russell, you should do a review on this product as well!

[@RussellPlatten]

LOL. As requested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zn6ci4KIZp5gqq8

[@dreamkiss]

Great just what I needed, thanks

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad it helped! :-)

[@NUMBNUTS71]

Nice, clear, assembly video. The leaflet that came with it wasn't the best. Thank you.

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@tjm1015]

Nice clear video 👍

[@RussellPlatten]

Thank you! :-)

[@royalwud]

Thank you very much 👍

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help Lee! :-)

[@williamhutchison7178]

Thanks you !!fantastic help!!!

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@jonmatthews4254]

Brilliant, much appreciated.

[@RussellPlatten]

Thank you Jon. :-)

[@gillianpainter650]

great video thanks so much !!

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad it was helpful Gillian! :-)

[@ahmedattia7789]

Very helpful, thank you

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help Ahmed! :-)

[@PlumbingDoctors]

Great video!!

[@RussellPlatten]

Thank you! :-)

[@Mike-up6hw]

Great video 👍

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help Mike! :-)

[@fablewalls]

The look of pleasure when you turned the power on....

[@RussellPlatten]

Soft start! :-)

[@AlexP-yf9rr]

Great video mate much appreciated

[@RussellPlatten]

Cheers Alex. :-)

[@sandraallen4142]

Great video, very helpful

[@RussellPlatten]

Thank you Sandra. :-)

[@LungAnt]

Thank you!!

[@WilliamGaylord]

Evolution finally stepped up after they told me there wasn't a problem with the part. I sent more photos proving my claim and accused them of trying to gaslight me. They decided to do the right thing.

[@RussellPlatten]

Well done William. Glad you managed to get it sorted! :-)

[@Jeremy64444]

Saved me a pile of grief, thanks...

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help Jeremy! :-)

[@DJDaveWhicker]

Great video thanks!

[@RussellPlatten]

Cheers Dave. :-)

[@SL-hq5tr]

GR8!! Nice video

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help! :-)

[@Spud799]

very good man

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@noelodonnell2669]

Good job

[@RussellPlatten]

Thank you Noel. :-)

[@WilliamGaylord]

Be careful. I bought the evolution stand and it was missing a part. Customer service gaslighted me saying the piece was correct, even though the other same piece was correct with a spring and detent ball. No satisfaction from evolution.

[@RussellPlatten]

Sorry to hear that William! :-)

[@محمدحسين-ب1ط2خ]

Drill the same as this brand Types of electric drills

[@RussellPlatten]

Evolution Power Tools sell a SDS hand drill and a selection of magnetic drills for engineering work. :-)

[@magsdoneit1068]

Perfect perfect perfect excellent ,I looked in the boook n put it all back lol so thought I’d come on here so thank you for a great post

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help! :-)