Description
From the manufacturer
MULTI-MATERIAL CUTTING
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Mild SteelCut weld-ready mild steel, whether that be 6mm sheet or tube material |
Wood with Embedded NailsCut through hardwood, softwood, reclaimed timber. Even wood with embedded nails! |
AluminiumCuts through aluminium materials such as checker plate with virtually no heat or sparks! |
AcrylicCuts through plastics such as acrylic sheets & drainage tubing cleanly without burning or melting |
FEATURES
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Bevel & Mitre CapabilityAchieve up to a 45° bevel or 60° mitre by turning the bevel wheel at the front or the angle settings on the material pusher. Use the detents to reach the required angle every time! |
Built-In Table ExtensionsLeft and right table extensions support wide work-pieces with a table surface area of 1200mm x 640mm when fully extended |
Easy to Transport & StoreThanks to the collapsible frame, foot pedal and wheels, going from cutting, to storing the RAGE5-S is a very quick & easy process |
Effective Dust ExtractionKeep your workshop clean! With Integrated dust ports above and below the blade, dust is captured when fitted to a vacuum system |
Dale Waterworth –
I had some thought about the stability but its pretty solid for larger pieces such as full sheets and slabs as long as the feet are correctly set.It’s great that its mobile but its that wide it doesn’t fit through any doors and have to fold it up to get through ;)After the first few steps i had to use youTube as the instructions are an afterthought and of poor qualityOther than that its a joy to use.
CheChe –
Agonised over which budget table saw to buy, and after reading multiple reviews I opted for this. It arrived really well packaged, no damage as others have mentioned. A bit of a pulava putting it together but I watched a video on the evolution website which helped get the job done.I’m no expert and this is my first table saw, but having used it to build kitchen cabinets and doors, I can say it really does the job well. Cuts are precise, albeit you need to spend the time to calibrate everything, which again there is a useful video on the evolution website for. I didn’t do this at first and had some not perfect cuts, so make sure you do it and save yourself the hassle.Only slight issues I’d mention are that I had to replace the riving knife bolt as I overtightened it out of the box and it burst the thread really easily. Bit of a nightmare to get it out and replace, and burst really easily.Secondly, a lot of sawdust ends up on the floor. I have a pretty good shop vac, and that doesn’t stop this from happening. I will probably attempt a DIY solution going forward to stop this, but it would have been good if it was better to begin with.Third point would be that the faceplate that comes with it is plastic and bends with any pressure on it, which can lead to imperfect cuts at times. I have made my own zero clearance faceplate out of solid wood which took a bit of time and effort, but was well worth it. It would be good if evolution offered alternative products to purchase to replace the plastic one.All of that aside, the saw has more than surpassed my expectations, and I’d really recommend it to anyone else just starting out on their woodworking hobby journey, as it does everything you could need to do, and the portability is excellent if you don’t yet have a dedicated woodworking shop.
Oz –
Fantastic tool.I know some people have criticises thr build quality but for this price I think it is stellar.There’s a couple of plastic components but the overall build quality of up to a heat standard and it cuts perfectly. The multi material blade is nice and has a tiny kerf for its cutting power. The motor hasn’t struggled with anything and the fence has been a great upgrade from my old job site saw.A little setup and the measure is dead on and the fence remains straight without worry.The mitre gauge is a little unreliable at first, I’d recommend shimming the slide to remove the slight side to slide play and swap it’s fence out for a sacrificial board or something. It’s definitely best used the the sliding table feature which I have to say is great.I like th included stand. It’s very sturdy and quick to raise or lower. It definitely makes moving the heavy saw easier.It’s frustrating (as I work in a very small shop) that it’s footprint is so large – may not be an issue for everyone but worth keeping in mind if the stand is an important aspect for you.Overall a great saw with a great selection of accessories.
Dr. R. Keighley –
I bought this to give me the ability to cut thicker raw oak planks than I could manage with my previous tabletop model. I’d been laughing at the idea that it would take 2 hours plus to assemble… I don’t normally even need a manual.. However, the stand for this unit is quite complicated.. and I had to resort to a You Tube video as the manual is very poor. (It really did take 2 hours) Once assembled though this is a nice saw, it cuts very cleanly through wood and can be set (just) to a genuine 45 degree mitre angle (again the manual is strangely silent on how to set up the angle and set the limit screws, but it is easy to work out. ) I won’t be using it for other materials so might buy the wood specific blade in due course.
Johno –
Been using the Saw for 2 weeks now, produces a smooth and accurate cut, the sledge is a very useful addition for angle cuts. All in all a very well made Saw really pleased.- –
Peter Vaughan –
Unlike many other table saws, the fence is secured at both ends which allows accurate cutting without and movement between the start and end of the cut. Bit of “fun” assembling the stand ( I advise cross reference of the instruction pictures against the photos on the box), but in the end the foldaway stand works well and feels secure and steady. Motor plenty powerful enough for my needs. A great addition to my workshop. I spent a long time researching products before settling on this one and glad I made the right choice.
Richie –
Good Evening, we recently purchased the saw for £299 but the wrong item was sent . Are now having to re-order at the new higher price . Wondering if the original deal could apply? Many thanks.
Amazon Customer –
Easy to set up and use, folds away nice and compact, which is then easy to maneuver around.