The Evolution R210SMS Sliding Mitre Saw Review

This is a review of the Evolution R210SMS sliding mitre saw. It is designed to replace the Rage 3-S and is certainly an upgraded model!
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[@jeta1f35]

Concise, accurate, cleary spoken review, just how a review should be done, excellent job!

[@RussellPlatten]

Thank you Stephen. :-)

[@daimianblewitt5847]

By far the best review for power tools that I have seen. Covered all the improvements from the previous version. very comprehensive description of the features and fantastic demonstrations. Amazing content. thanks

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help Daimian. Thank you for such a great comment! :-)

[@user-sz7fo1jm1w]

I had a 10" Dewalt compound miter saw for around 12 years (light duty). It still works great kzbin.infoUgkxPeGkHOMe05FySypTOvYumxMn-xi39oRe but I wanted something bigger. My only complaint about the 10" was the location of the motor, and this version fixes that issue. The XPS system works well. My only request for future versions is a dust collection port (or adapter) that fits large shop vac hoses (or standard PVC pipe fittings) a little better. But that's not a complaint, just a request.

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@carllake6954]

Just purchased one last night, set up this morning & love it!

[@RussellPlatten]

It is a great machine for the price Carl. :-)

[@tomrobinson8526]

The setup/adjustment guide was really useful, thanks for including that!

[@RussellPlatten]

No problem! :-)

[@brianfreeman8290]

Oh Lord, why can't all reviews be as good as this? Outstanding. Consider me subscribed !

[@RussellPlatten]

Cheers Brian and thanks for Subscribing! :-)

[@masterblaster6470]

Just bought a 185 version of it, thanks to your review .Weather is shit so did not try it yet , but can not wait. Nice ,professional video , thanks and good luck.

[@RussellPlatten]

Thank you. Good luck with your projects and please take care when using it! :-)

[@terrymorgan5071]

Just assembled mine before watching video of assembly and use. It gives me a great piece of mind that I chose the right product and assembled it in line with both videos...very good and informative.

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@arpadvarga3475]

I have just purchased this saw. Needed a quick calibration. I have made very accurate cuts. Good little saw I think.

[@ksmith7122]

Thank you for the detailed in depth overview, which I watched after assembley. Assembley was easy without instructions. Your review has given me all knowledge I had not already understood, such as (1) set-up adjustment to 90 and 45 deg, and location of the set-up stops, and (2) set-up for specific depth cuts. I will revisit this video if the saw ever gets stored for any length of time.

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help! :-)

[@martinjones3914]

Hi Russell. Thank you so much for making this video. I've just recently purchased this saw, and it's a major upgrade to an old and very basic mitre saw. You explained everything I needed to know to confidentiality use it properly. Keep up the good work.

[@RussellPlatten]

Cheers Martin. :-)

[@joesarsfield3163]

I bought one today,your review is very good , you done a fantastic job putting the saw through its paces,👍

[@RussellPlatten]

Cheers Joe! 👍

[@scottishrebels]

I've never owned a mitre saw before or even attempted to set one up. Just wanted to say thanks for this video, it really helped when setting up this saw for the first time. Cheers.

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help! :-).

[@ulaliahim]

Very good review, today I bought this model in Romania and I want to test its capabilities as soon as I can.

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@airwolf08]

Think you forgot to mention the laser which you where going to talk about later

[@Proxima04]

Thanks Russell you are really a clear speaker and obviously have experience I have the much smaller evolution mitre saw and need to upgrade for larger wood projects this vid gives me confidence especially using it for metals and stone which I know it can do but haven’t tried, that box metal section has me convinced Evolution saws present value for money.

[@RussellPlatten]

Evolution are always improving their range and this saw is a great all rounder that is capable of accurate work. The multi purpose blade is extremely versatile and I will happily cut mild steel with it and move onto wood. You will love the extra cutting capabilities of the sliding saw. Take the time to check the angles and set up the saw if necessary. Good luck with your projects! :-)

[@kevinglendinning4337]

Brilliant review which made my mind up,god knows why I waited so long to buy one as it is brilliant and has saved me loads of time.

[@RussellPlatten]

I am glad that you like it Kevin. :-)

[@leewilliams8582]

Just got one, well happy, also got the circular saw and that’s really good, best I have had so far

[@RussellPlatten]

They are good value for money Lee. :-)

[@andythurlow1614]

Lee, is there any play on the up/down hinged part? I bought the Rage 3s 2 years ago and used it very little. Dreamed of being a hobbyist but never had time due to work. Now that I have time I've started to use and used this guys other video to set it up for accuracy. To be honest, it must have been well set at the factory because it's about as square as it's possible to be so it. I've noticed it has a 3 year warranty so I'm going to be cheeky and ask Screwfix to swap/upgrade it but not sure what to go for. Cheers, Andy

[@leewilliams8582]

Andy Thurlow no play and it seemed set up and very accurate, can’t fault it. No doubt will buy more in the future, good luck.

[@rotorage4374]

You've convinced me im going out to buy one today thanks for the review you did a great job of ahowing it off I hope they give you more tools to review I'm subscribing and staying tuned.

[@RussellPlatten]

Thank you. :-)

[@sbrenaissance9]

I'm going to buy this, excellent review thanks for sharing

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help! :-)

[@roamingyorkshirecouple6744]

Excellent review - looking to buy one and the hold up was I want it to do light metalwork and brick as well as wood - your review helped me alot - thank you for the time to put this together.

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad it was helpful! :-)

[@Puymouret]

One of the most comprehensive reviews i have seen in a long time. Thank you

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@scooby7346]

Hello Russell and well done for making a clear and informative video. I have just purchased one of these saws virtually on the strength of your efforts. But you never mention the laser and how to adjust it. I find the laser very helpful, I just hope it lasts and doesn't give up the ghost on me. I do have one criticism of the saw and that is that when you unlock the head to lower it into work it is so easy to start the motor at the same time. When ready to start your cut it doesn't matter but I usually lower the saw just to see that it will clear things like the clamp (when cutting a bevel) etc. It is the natural way to hold the saw, thumb in the front to release the head but the remainder of the hand through the D shaped handle. I have got used to holding the palm of my hand away from the trigger but I think it could be better designed. Well done and thank you.

[@RussellPlatten]

I know, I completely forgot to mention the laser. I did have a look at it and it did not need adjusting but I was going to show the adjustments and somehow I just forgot about it. How strange that you do not like the handle arrangement, it is one of the features I like best about the new saws. I do not have to think about what each button does like I did with the older saws. Mind you, it would be a very boring world if we all thought the same things. Thank you for taking the time to post a comment. :-)

[@scooby7346]

Hello again Russell. I just thought I would tell you something that will demonstrate how stupid I can be at times ! With reference to my comments above regarding pulling the starting trigger accidentally I found out at the weekend why I was having what was this very slight problem. I discovered that I had got the clamp that locks the sliding motion just ever so lightly screwed up. This in turn meant that when I pulled the saw towards me prior to releasing the up/down catch if I wasn't careful the saw would start because it was taking a bit more effort than it should. The sliding action wasn't clamped, it wasn't fully loose if that makes sense. I just undid the clamp about 1 turn and the saw flies backwards and forwards now. Memo to self. Must try harder !! Thanks again.

[@RussellPlatten]

That is something that could catch anyone out! If you have not used the saw without any friction on the slide you will not realise that there is some resistance. The good thing is that you sussed it out and stopped the issue. I hope you enjoy using the saw and your projects turn out how you want them to. :-)

[@scooby7346]

Thank you Russell. Actually I bought the saw for a specific reason and I am pleased with the outcome. My better half saw some planters made out of decking and decided that she would like one. I am not a wood worker, I would rather work with steel anyday. But I needed something that would cut a decent bevel for the corners. This takes a bit of setting up to make a decent job because of the corrugated nature of decking. (plus the fact that I discovered that decking can be warped longitudinally quite badly !!) However the end result was that I made 5 planters. 3 of one size and 2 more of different sizes. I am now flavour of the month in our household !

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad it worked out. Always good to get a few brownie points in too!

[@mistral55]

Great review !.. I have one but I really think they should supply a dust bag!... its a bit penny pinching....

[@physastra4962]

Watched this straight after the assembly, great thanks.

[@iamaduckquack]

Ha! Im watching this the day before going out to buy the saw!

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@dannyclayton3201]

Just watched this review and bought one. Really good review pal very detailed. Thank you for your time.

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad it was helpful Danny! :-)

[@scottmodha2195]

I have to say that is one of the best review videos I have ever watched on KZbin! I am off to buy myself one of these for a decking project I have lined up!

[@RussellPlatten]

Thank you Scott. What a great comment for a KZbinr to receive. Good luck with your project! :-)

[@xxr0se_c1llxx18]

Bought this saw today after watching your review and others, really help full advice with the set up side of things cheers👍

[@RussellPlatten]

Thank you Daniel. :-)

[@sdolman79]

Great review, I'll be getting one as soon as I move into my new home for my conservatory and workshop/shed builds.

[@RussellPlatten]

I don’t think you will be disappointed with it Steven. It is a good saw. :-)

[@warrenfrost5382]

brill, you've done such a great job with this demo and now I'm off to get me one.

[@RussellPlatten]

Thank you Warren. It is a fine saw. :-)

[@niallgmac]

Brilliant review, explanation and demonstration. Thank you so much Russell.

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help! :-)

[@Ajay-bs4yz]

Thank you for the review, brilliant and concise.

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help! :-)

[@nthlevel]

Best Mitre saw i have purchased over the years, great for wood, aluminium and mild steel. Would avoid the diamond blade for brick as the mitre doesn't have enough kick and from the video you could see it losing power. Nice work on the calibration, you make me wonder if its worth me ditching my full size for a tiny one.

[@RussellPlatten]

I would always choose a larger saw over a smaller one as the ability to cut larger sizes will definitely be appreciated over time! :-)

[@undercrackers56]

Thank you. This video was so good I could understand the key points even with the sound off. (Wife was on the phone.)

[@RussellPlatten]

Thank you! :-)

[@geoff2671]

Just bought one of these for some composite decking..good review

[@RussellPlatten]

Thank you Geoff! :-)

[@bamalowbloodrich3581]

You awight gavna. I learnt about building work. I built my own shed the other day. It's nice n strong.

[@RussellPlatten]

LOL

[@EllenMcDermott]

Best review I’ve ever seen. Very detailed. Thanks a million

[@RussellPlatten]

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

[@davidnelson7901]

I never comment on videos but this review is top class! Thank u mate

[@RussellPlatten]

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

[@ratchriat1716]

I definitely considered to buy one I like the fact is easy to carry and easy to store.

[@RussellPlatten]

It is a fine saw! :-)

[@achrisofalltrades5620]

That blade is amazing!!!!

[@RussellPlatten]

It is a very handy machine. :-)

[@ionutsolea9117]

for cutting metal that multimaterial blade it's a joke (bad one)

[@youtoob1811]

Just bought one of these, along with the bench - wish I'd watched this video first, those setup and calibration tips are gold. One thing I did notice is the main blade screw has some play in it as I tighten it up (my makita circular saw blade screw does the same). Obviously the screw doesn't move once it's tight, but it doesn't seem quite central when it's spinning (visually off center, slight wobble). The blade itself does NOT wobble whilst running. This behaviour may be normal, but is slightly disconcerting. Trial cuts seem fine, and I've done a bunch of skirting/architrave without issue. Just wondering if this screw thing is normal/expected?

[@alleycat5920]

Excellent review, I have now just ordered one. I wish I had of watched this before wasting my money on my last saw.

[@RussellPlatten]

Hope you enjoy it! :-)

[@johnmillington8932]

Very good review. Nicely done.

[@simonmoorcroft4067]

What a great review! Great work! I’ll be picking one of these up.

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help Simon! :-)

[@flipflop8604]

I was just about to buy one of these when I thought look on KZbin see what people say , great review definitely made my mind up , cheers !!!

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help! :-)

[@jimbo2629]

I think mine might not be quite the same model and I like it very much. However, trying to add a secondary fence, I realise that the supplied fences were not in line. More importantly the left fence back was not 90* to its base. Also there is no gap for the sawdust so after each cut you have to blow the sawdust away. I gave up on the secondary fence. It’s good enough for rough joinery but to get the end of the wood square you need a shooting board or a well set up edge sander. There is a small bit of angular play in the detents. Still I’m not prepared to buy a Festool or DeWalt. Overall, great value but not perfect. You get what you pay for. I use it a lot and the stand is ideal.

[@RussellPlatten]

I use the R255SMS and my fence was knocked out of alignment Jim. I straightened mine using a cast iron saw table top that was perfectly flat and some careful manipulation. It has been fine since. :-)

[@MonaichFother]

Eh? 33.9° & 31.6 ° ? Can I suggest a short demo of using these compound cut setups showing the two cut mouldings fitting together. I looked at a few other demos on here but none showed the finished joint.

[@RussellPlatten]

That is worth thinking about! :-)

[@SpikeColgate]

Great review, very in depth and i think this is going to be my first mitre saw. Cheers!

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad it was helpful! :-)

[@zenyattamondatta8505]

Top review, bought this today after returning a cheaper other brand model at Screwfix, the manual is ok but you helped me get the saw spot on, nice piece of kit for my DIY, thanks for your review

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad to help. :-)

[@PixelGamer91]

3:35 thought he was going to say it even has a smiley face

[@RussellPlatten]

LOL, I see what you mean! :-)

[@paulkillick3419]

The instructions say to remove the black rubber feet before mounting to the table.

[@tonyhursey80]

Good video thanks for showing blade settings

[@RussellPlatten]

Cheers Tony. :-)

[@stularge]

Great Review, thanks for the setup advice

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad it was helpful Stuart! :-)

[@Ratsotone]

Good video, I was thinking about going for the R185SMS, but for the extra 25 quid I might as well just go for this one, cheers.

[@RussellPlatten]

The right decision in my opinion! :-)

[@Ratsotone]

@@RussellPlatten You're not wrong there, I went out yesterday and bought one, put it together last night, which was all pretty much self explanatory, so you don't need the idiot guide. Then today I done a few cross cut's in some 4x2, all was good and it didn't need any adjustment, but I'll test it more thoroughly over the weekend. So overall I'm really happy with this saw, it's solid, looks good and the build quality is excellent, and an absolute bargain for £125, so a useful addition for both the professional and the DIYer alike 👍

[@RussellPlatten]

@@Ratsotone 👍

Good review! Thanks.

[@RussellPlatten]

Cheers Tuomas! :-)

[@paulturner8779]

Mitre saw

[@BlackHarleyRider1]

Thank you for this great video, told me just what I need to know and no frills...off to get one now ...

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@anandyahamdi]

Does the standard blade last long?

[@RussellPlatten]

I have no issues with any of mine. They are also pretty cheap. I did ruin two blades trying to cut some steel that the blades were not designed for. :-)

[@shaman935]

Just now learning of this product; I'm curious about availability & price in the U.S.; would anyone know. Many thanks!

[@GarethJonessportsnapper]

Glad I saw this before I purchased a Rage3s - I can wait for a better model. Hope the price is similar....!

[@RussellPlatten]

Thank you for taking the time to comment Gareth. You won’t have to wait long for the saw as it comes on sale in January. Unfortunately, I do not know what the price is, but Evolution tend not to hike the prices up too much when they release new versions.

[@martinmccrea6030]

I'm convinced, off to screw fix tomorrow to pick one up :D

[@RussellPlatten]

It is a good saw Martin. Make sure you take the time to check the saw and set it up. :-)

[@chaney2049]

Just got mine its great

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@clarkwilson4425]

I've just bought the plus model for some DIY. Is it wrong that I'm overly excited to use this? Hahaha 😆

[@matthewscourfield5816]

Perfect review apart from forgetting the laser. Top marks though. My laser is slightly off despite my saw cutting correct angle so was hoping for this info but never mind

[@RussellPlatten]

Yes, sorry about the laser Matthew. It is not easy to realign it! :-)

[@Vikt68]

Really good review, thank you - I’m going to buy one as soon as I’ve written this 👍🏼 😁

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@terrorfirma2764]

It would be nice to see more saws with fixed bars which the head slides along, so the saw can but set up close to a wall.

[@RussellPlatten]

That would be useful lee. :-)

[@FlavourlessLife]

Really good review. I want one now.

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@sidofmidd]

fantastic video the misses is getting me this for xmas looks a amazing piece of kit

[@RussellPlatten]

That is a nice present Glenn. :-)

[@julianmason8290]

I have one & love it

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@johnriggs4929]

After 3 weeks of using this saw, it's generally been ok - light and powerful. But... yesterday when i came to use it, the laser was not lining up with the cut: out of parallel and off the cut by about 8mm. I didn't have time to sort it out on site, but today I got out the instructions and found the section on adjusting the laser on page 28. Now according to the instruction, there are two adjustments: one for sliding the beam side to side ( only about 5mm or so, ) and a small clamp screw on the circular housing for the laser itself - which (it says) is the one to adjust if the beam is not parallel to the path of the blade. After spending nearly an hour attempting to adjust this, in an attempt to get it parallel, I can state categorically - this instruction is completely incorrect. In fact, after slackening the clamp screw, all that enables you to do is rotate the beam around its own axis; there is no adjustment whatsoever, for aligning the beam with the blade's travel. This is actually achieved by slackening or tightening the OTHER TWO screws on the bracket - not obvious at first sight, it looks as if they are simply there to enable the bracket holding the laser to slide left or right. If you remove the bracket completely and look at the rear of it, you will notice a small ridge protruding from it, about 1.5mm deep. This allows the bracket to effectively 'rock' on the ridge, like a see-saw. moving the beam's direction. The bracket is plastic, and bends when tightened to anything near the torque you would expect to be necessary to remain in position - i.e. so as not to slacken off during use. This throws the beam out. What you have to do is follow the instructions about using the cardboard to mark where the blade's travel will be, then, with the cardboard in place, gently slacken or tighten either one or both screws in succession. Slackening the screw allows the beam to swing to the left; tightening it throws it to the right. After getting the beam right, you'll no doubt wonder (as I did) just how long it's going to stay that way, because the screws won't be very tight. I used a drop of polyurethane glue on each screw - I just hope it works, long term. It's a shame, because apart from this absolutely naff part of the design, there appears to have been quite a lot of thought gone into the saw itself and for under a hundred quid, it's still good value. The blade has only been used for wood (no nails) and to be honest, it really rags the back of the cut. The only way to avoid it is to 'score' the top surface lightly, in a forwards direction (like a crosscut) then work backwards. Again, not really a complaint: Evoulution have come up with a blade that cuts metal and wood - it's bound to be something of a compromise.

[@RussellPlatten]

I have cut accurate mitres with the bevel John, make sure you check the angle and adjust if necessary as the saws do not always leave the factory with the angles set perfectly.

[@johncarlo7395]

Excellent demo

[@RussellPlatten]

Thank you John. :-)

[@0143kenny]

Hi Russell. Bought this after all. Thanks for your numerous films. I have a question....will my power tools be OK in my wooden shed in these freezing conditions? I'm hoping they won't seize up

[@RussellPlatten]

They will be fine Cheryl. So long as they remain dry. My garage is freezing too. There is a gap above and below the sliding doors and the wind just blows through! :-)

[@aidannolan6656]

11’25” - “89.9 - you don’t get any better than that” …. How about 90…? 😊

[@RussellPlatten]

It has an error of +/- 0.1 degree! :-)

[@GregWallis]

Excellent review, thank you so much.

[@EvolutionPowerTools]

Thanks Russel, great review. Sincerely appreciated. Tim.

[@RussellPlatten]

Thank you Tim. :-)

[@EvolutionPowerTools]

Great job, looking forward to the projects!

[@agrafes6]

Not sure if you’ve done a set up video for the saw stand, but if not, could you please make one?

[@RussellPlatten]

look at 7:35 on this video. :-)

[@theblockchainhustle]

Great review and well demonstrated.

[@RussellPlatten]

Thank you. :-)

[@davidhemnell1859]

Thanks for the review very helpful

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@andypandy9931]

I have just bought one of the old models, I wish I had known a new model was coming out

[@RussellPlatten]

The old model is a fine saw Andrew, it will still serve you well. :-)

[@tom849448]

Brought one today what size bolts do you need to fix the saw to stand or bench?

[@RussellPlatten]

M6 bolt around 40mm long should do it. You could get away with shorter length bolts, but better too long than too short. :-)

[@tom849448]

That's great thank you Russell

[@RussellPlatten]

@@tom849448 :-)

[@andrewdursley3195]

Great review. Can you help me with two points please?. First of all the depth cut is a bit confusing. I tried it today and it seems that unless you use a seperate timber to move the piece you wish to channel out away from the fence it is not possible to get a flat bottomed groove - unless im missing something of course. Secondly, you state that the blade is rock solid with no movement but on my saw I have quite a lot of rocking play on the blade itself. Am I doing something wrong?. Thanks in advance.

[@RussellPlatten]

Hi Andrew. First of all, after the first set of cuts you have to turn the wood around so that the raised part of the grove is furthest away from the fence and finish the cutting to flatten it out. As for the blade, it should not move laterally unless forced. I can move my blade a little if I use force but it springs bacl as soon as I let go. :-)

[@julianantony1142]

cracking review, its on my Xmas list!

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@benuchie]

brilliant video learnt a lot thank You 🤩🤩🤩 🙌🙌🙌

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help Ben! :-)

[@davedaniels8211]

Great review .undecided between this and the Dewalt 774 at £100 more .

[@RussellPlatten]

I can't help you there Dave. I use the R255SMS in my workshop. I still have the R210SMS, but the bigger machine has proven useful over the 3 years I have had it. I have made a lot of cuts that the 210 could not accommodate. :-)

[@davedaniels8211]

@@RussellPlatten thanks Russell .I've gone the other way and ordered the R185SMS+ for a bargain £108 . The Dewalt can't do trench cuts ! Should be here Tuesday . Thanks for your deeds response .

[@RussellPlatten]

@@davedaniels8211 Good luck with your projects Dave. A mitre saw is very useful! :-)

[@Wardy75]

Great review, thanks for a concise review of the product. Out of interest, would you recommend the standard blade for composite decking?

[@RussellPlatten]

It should be fine. However, I have no experience with composite materials. :-)

[@waynebarrett5252]

I know the video is 4 years old, but have they newer version of that saw

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@tiggerthegreeb]

Thanks very much for the review! Very comprehensive and well done. I'm very interested in buying one. I was wondering if the bevel cut goes further than 45 (I know it's listed as 45 max but the scale seems to go slightly beyond this from the video)?

[@RussellPlatten]

The bevel is set at 45 degrees using the stop. I have just been and had a look at mine and it seems like there is a little more scope if you tighten the stop screw right in. If you remove the stop screw completely, it looks as if there is a lot of scope. I am not sure if there are any other physical stops built into the casting on the saw head though. :-)

[@tiggerthegreeb]

@@RussellPlattenThanks very much for the quick reply!! On a video a few years old. Very kind and helpful of you Russell. 😊

[@RussellPlatten]

You are welcome! :-)

[@puzzlering1]

Hi, thank you very much for a great interesting and informative video, I have just purchased one of these saws, great tips Thank you again Sam

[@RussellPlatten]

You are welcome! :-)

[@iperaghia]

Bravissimo,ottima recensione,chiara ed esaustiva,grazie

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@scottishjimmy9813]

Around the 10.28 mark- what is that tool you are using and what is it showing?

[@RussellPlatten]

It is a Bosch PAM 220 angle measurer. :-)

[@AshleyBrayson]

Excellent video thank you.

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad it was helpful Ashley!

[@makolic1]

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

[@RussellPlatten]

Ask Evolution Power Tools customer support. :-)

[@markgibbins4143]

Great review👌

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help Mark! :-)

[@markgibbins4143]

@@RussellPlatten thank you bought one last week setting it up today. Never used one before. That’s why your review was so helpful 👍

[@scottishjimmy9813]

How have you found this mitre saw in terms of longevity, both of the blades and the item itself?

[@RussellPlatten]

I stopped using it when Evolution sent me the R255SMS 3 months later. I have been using the R255SMS regularly since then. I swapped the blade after a year or so and fitted a blade designed specifically for cutting wood. I used the R210SMS for a few small metal cutting jobs, but not enough to give the blade any real testing. So, I cannot say how long the blades last. I can say that the R255SMS has been a great saw and I use it a lot. I see no reason to think the R210SMS would be any different. I only have Evolution mitre saws in my workshop. :-)

[@martinjavorsky6668]

Perfect review. Thanks

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@Chris-iu7in]

Have you used any other branded blades? Reviews says because of it's smaller bore size than standard, you need to buy Evolutions own branded blades.

[@RussellPlatten]

I have used Saxton blades Chris and was happy with them. :-)

[@darrenkeane7576]

Hi Russell, super video. I’m in the market for a new mitre saw. Will the blade be too rough for laminate flooring. In the market for something I can use for multiple jobs; laminate flooring (obviously not when cutting length), skirting, shelving and cabinets. The actual box says able for laminate but wondering your opinion. Thanks

[@RussellPlatten]

The blade is reasonable for wood cutting, but there is some tear out as the blade is a compromise to allow the cutting of steel and aluminium. In the video description there is a link to a cheap Saxton blade that I bought that gives a fine cut. The Evolution wood blades are also very good, but more expensive. If you do get the saw, make sure you check that it is set up correctly before using it. I have found that they occasionally need tweeking before first use. Here is a video I made on setting up the saw just in case: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIiVen6njrGrpZI I would try the multi-purpous blade before getting another Darren, you may find it is adequate for your needs. :-)

[@0143kenny]

Hi Russell I've just watched your review on this mitre saw. I have inmy amazon basket the 210sms+300. Is this one an upgrade of the one you reviewed 5 yes ago.?

[@RussellPlatten]

It has a better cutting capacity Cheryl. 300mm instead of 255mm. The plus features are mentioned at the bottom of this page: shop.evolutionpowertools.com/products/r210sms300?gclid=Cj0KCQiAyracBhDoARIsACGFcS7BTTyxr9kKuej2VLWghTip1FeYvDRve96jPT55OdPLLsAsBm28JQcaAkQtEALw_wcB#features :-)

[@petesvidz]

Hi Russell I wonder if you can help I have mounted my 185 sliding evolution mitre saw on the evolution mitre stand only I can't to go all way to 45 degrees because mitre stand clamp stops it the only thing that solves this is bringing the Mitre saw forward so it doesn't catch it can you recommend a another' Way can you get back to me ASAP Thanks.

[@RussellPlatten]

I am sorry Glynn, but I don't understand the issue. Can you try describing it in a different way? Are you talking about the black clamp/locking handle on the brackets that the saw is bolted on to?

[@petesvidz]

@@RussellPlatten Hi Russell I sorting it out I saw your video on putting the Mitre saw on a piece of 47cm 24cm mdf and attaching it to clamp that go on the Evolution mitre stand I have ordered a 47cm x 25cm , 15mm thickness mdf to fit my mitre saw.

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@johnbartlett3288]

Great review

[@RussellPlatten]

Cheers John. :-)

[@TheEssexSpurs]

I bought one today

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)