Evolution have carved out a good name for themselves in the DIY sphere. Their blades are well-liked as the average user doesn’t want to swap them out each time they need to cut different materials. This saw does well at the basic jobs of crosscutting timber and can cut a serious size bit of wood as well. The main trigger grip feels nice with my nitrile gloves on. There’s plenty of grip even without them on and it sits well in the hand, which is vital thanks to the weight of this big saw. The front handle is a bit disappointing though, it’s just hard ABS plastic without any added grip. It’s fine when you’ve got gloves on but without them it’s not so comfortable. The baseplate has a rough texture to it, and it didn’t seem very flat. After using it a few times the high spots on the shoe were getting marked already. It just didn’t slide smoothly enough. The silky smooth baseplate on the Makita HS7601J is much easier to slide across the surface of timber in comparison.

Advanced safety features such as channelled air flow and vacuum extraction port help keep the cutting line visible, whilst the electric blade brake and blade guard, that closes in 0.4 seconds, reduce the time the user is exposed to a spinning saw blade. It allows you to maek the clean and straight cut with ease. The accuracy is not very remarkable but decent enough. Evolution R185CCSX is an affordable but powerful circular saw perfect for DIY users and professionals who wants a premium cutting performance at the best possible price. The tool comes with many excellent features but its standout function is its Multi-Material cutting technology that allows you to use one blade for all cutting operations. Yet, its cutting performance is precise, fast, and leaves an instantly workable finish. Some Unique Features Of This Product Dust extraction mechanism: This tool has two techniques for keeping the cutting line clear off sawdust. The first- Channeled Air Flow system that clears the immediate area, impeding debris from the line of cut throughout the cutting operation. There is also a Dust Port Adapter that lets you attach a vacuum cleaner to the tool and keep the entire work environment clean and safe from hazards. There was a fair bit of tear out when working with the constructional timber. It left a lot of ragged fibres on the end of the cut, which would need cleaning up if you were trying to do anything with precision. In comparison with the Makita DHS680Z, I know which saw I’d want to use for second fix work!

Evolution R185CCSX+ 185mm Multi-Material Circular Saw 110v or 240v In Carry Bag

Accurate: 0° - 45° bevel and 0 - 64mm adjustable cutting depth with ergonomic, soft grip handles provide maximum control, versatility and precision. Channelled air flow & base indicators ensure optimum visibility of your cutting line Moving on to the baseplate, this is where I think Evolution have let themselves down. It’s a huge and heavy cast aluminium shoe, but the casting isn’t great and there’s a rough texture on the surface. I’m not sure if this is to make it more durable but compared to the rest of the saws on my list it doesn’t slide very easily. Build Quality: Despite its fairly low price, this tool’s build quality wasn’t compromised. It comes in an evenly-distributed, heavyweight (4.8kg), cast aluminum base for maximum stability when running. The machine’s handles have rubber over-mould to provide a firm but comfortable grip. There is also an electric brake system and a blade guard that closes in 0.4 seconds. Thus, reducing the time the operator gets exposed to a spinning saw blade. The cable protector, the rubber boot sleeve that comes out of the body of the saw, isn’t quite long enough. It doesn’t really help to stop the cable from crimping close to the saw, which could shorten its useful working life.

All Evolution single circular blade saws and magnetic drills are covered with 3 year warranty. All other Evolution power tools are covered with 2 year warranty. The first tests I performed were on standard constructional softwood timber. I made a series of cuts at 0 and 45°, then upped the ante by doing the same with some hard English oak I had seasoned in my attic.Though the company claims that one blade can cut through all kinds of material, but there are certain materials that you should not use this saw. Tool-less bevel and depth Adjustment: Changing the bevel level for angled cuts never gets easier than with this tool. Precisely, there is a bevel thumb lever that allows you to use the detents to get the desired tilt you need on your workpiece without using any tool. The same goes for the depth of cut adjustment- you can easily loosen the rear thumb lever to select the depth of cut from 0 to 64mm. One thing I really like about this saw that blows the rest of the competition away is the range of bevel degrees you can choose from. You can set the bevel on this saw to a massive 60°. This is incredibly useful if you want to build triangular objects. You also don’t get any carrying case or bag that’s also not very convenient when you want to move this saw from one place to another. Seeing as this saw comes with Evolution’s legendary multi material TCT blade, I thought I should use it on a few different materials. It’s this saw’s ace in the hole and what sets it apart from the other circular saws on my list. As good as the Makita and Bosch saws are, you can’t use them on metal unless you buy a separate blade.

Evolution Power Tools reserves the right to optionally repair or replace it with the same or equivalent item. Powerful: 1600W hi-torque motor, optimised gearbox and blade system, increases motor & blade life to cut through a variety of heavy duty materials. Electric brake stops the blade in seconds for additional safety Accidental damage, faults caused by negligent use or care, misuse, neglect, careless operation or handling of the machine which is not in use with Evolution’s user guide.User manual is not very straight forward. You might have to watch some youtube videos before you start using it.