Evolution Power Tools R355CPS 14-Inch Chop Saw Multi Purpose, Multi-Material Cutting Cuts Metal, Plastic, Wood & More Miter Cut up to 45˚ Degrees TCT Blade Included

This is my first metal cutting saw. WIll admit, I didn't know these were a thing, and had been using my Milwaukee abrasive saw to cut through angle iron and pipe for the last few years. While looking for new abrasive discs is when I stumbled on to seeing metal cutting carbide-tipped blades. Holy grenades! But these saws spin slow enough to NOT through the carbide inserts out - and cut without freaking out the user. This is a nice to use and sane saw. It's an idea replacement for an abrasive or as a first saw for a person new to cutting metal like this. I don't think this is an ideal match for an experienced user - get one that can compound cut. this can angle cut but that's it. it's good from a bit over 45 degrees to 90. only angles in one direction. SUPER powerful motor - keeps cutting even with a new guy using it ... not quite right. after ruining one blade, I finally figured out to let the saw take what it wants, and that it's not going to cut the same as an abrasive blade. it's faster, that's for sure, but you don't need to pressure it like abrasive discs.

Best metal chop saw under $1000.00 Perfect cuts. Blade lasts for hundreds of cuts.

So, I bought this after buying the wrong chop saw. I needed something that could work with nailed boards. Basically, I got a bunch of heat-treated pallets that I am using for an outside project. Some of the boards I was not able to get the nail nubs and broken bits out. So, I got this bad boy after seeing the video on here and became convinced this is what I needed. I do a lot of DYI projects at my house and am currently working on an open-air hot house and a country styled plank fence. Some of the pallet material is not good for building anything but will make good fire wood. The problem is that the unusable bits are chock full of nails that will not budge. looking at the problem the saw is perfect for this. I wanted to see what the saw blade can do so I tested it on some scrap material first cut some metal then some wood then some wood with nails. the cuts were clean as my planer. even with the metal bits no burrs to worry about. Only suggestion to people is do your cuts slow do not force it down quick if you want a good clean cut. Though unlike the video mine did not come put together out of the box. Though it was easy to put the blade on and then set it up. I believe that this is a good saw and for the price its almost one of those things that seem like it would be too good to be true but the dang thing works as advertised. I just have to get a couple of extra blades for it and I might pick up one of their blades for my table saw.

This saw is not priced with the higher end saws and the details of higher end saws won't be found on this unit. First and most people buy these saws to cut steel and in that regard this saw cuts metal with the supplied multi-material blade really well so huge thumbs up in the single most important area. That's about it for the pluses though, great price and very good at cutting metal if you cut responsibly (slowly). On the negative list nothing in particular is a deal breaker but they add up and your taste may vary. First the material clamp has no speed mechanism, on most decent metal saws there is a lever that will allow you to slide the clamp in up to the piece then start twisting it tight. Not here, you have a TON of screwing to do. Second, there is essentially zero chip collection and just barely above zero chip deflection. Third, the geometry is off on the blade guard. It's meant to open as the blade approaches the base of the saw but the angle that the mechanism first engages makes the initial opening of the guard very difficult and you will find that you have to heavily lean onto the handle to get it to start opening the guard so you can cut. A couple of these negatives are pretty substantial to me which is why I didn't give it five stars, in fact it is so capable at cutting I didn't give it the three stars it probably deserves. It cuts really well and if you don't mind having to deal with some minor headaches EVERY time you use the saw, then this saw is an excellent value. If I had it do over again I would probably spring the extra $100-$200 for a saw that is a step above this one but that being said I don't regret buying this saw because it does an excellent job at actually cutting.

This is my first metal cutting saw using a blade. For the last several years, I've been borrowing my neighbor's saw with an abrasive wheel. It was a whole lot better than my hand-held cut-off saws. However, on my last welding project, I needed to cut several1/4"-wall square tubing sections square and to a 1/8" tolerance. It got close, but it still involved a fair amount of time on the grinding wheel in order to get it within tolerance. So, I decided to buy my own saw. After reading all the reviews I decided on this Evolution. I know Evolution has an upgrade model with quick-setting fences and miters, and if I were working in a fabrication shop, I would have spent the extra $100 and purchased that one. But for my home shop, I don't need to quickly change numerous settings. Besides, the allen wrench you need to loosen the appropriate fence, or change the blade, or anything else, is handily parked at the front of the machine in its own little holder. And this model comes with a multi-tasked blade that will cut through steel, plastic, aluminum, and wood. Speaking of cuts, this saw is amazing. I did replace the Evolution blade with a Diablo 75-tooth Steel Demon (it's sold on Amazon, too). Why? I want to save my Evolution blade for cutting aluminum and wood. I've waited many years for a miter saw that would cut straight through a 4x4 or 6x6 without turning the block of wood over and trying to match the cut on the other side. And I also wanted to be able to cut through lumber that might have an embedded nail or two, without ruining the blade. This saw with the TCT blade will do that. To test this saw, I cut through a scrap piece of 1/4"-wall angle iron. Since I haven't built a stand for it, yet, I just set the Evolution up on top of my table saw and turned it on. First off, it's a lot quieter than an abrasive blade saw. Second, it's a solid as a rock. There is no vibration at all. Third, it's fast. And finally, look at that cut. It has a mirror-like finish like a proof coin. Literally! The pictures I took on top of my workbench show the reflections of a red marking crayon and a .22 round I put in front of it just to display this amazing cut. You don't get finish like that on your cut if your saw has any sort of vibration at all in the shaft or bearings or base. This saw--none. Solid. One final note. My saw came without a rubber foot on the right rear corner. Even though it did not effect the stability, I'd thought I'd get one. I contacted Evolution. The saw is made that way. A rubber foot might burn because the right rear catches the majority of the sparks when you cut metal. To avoid any problems, they designed the base to have a bare metal foot in that position. That's just one example of the attention to detail and quality build that you'll find in this saw. I discover more and more every time I use it. If you do any kind of metal work that involves cutting, you'll not find a better saw than this Evolution.

Surprised how great the product is. Blade it came with isn't half bad either. You never know what you get sometimes when you buy stuff online, but very please with this purchase. The machine is pretty quiet, and comes basically all set up. Slap the blade on and I was ready to go. I definitely pushed the blade a little and it held up cutting some pretty thick mild steel. Shaved a clean 6 inch cut out of a large block. Nothing but little chips left, and a near polish cut. Absolutely recommended this saw. I plan to build a table with a chip collector for making stupid stuff in the crucible.

This thing is awesome. Like anyone who has done metal work, I've used many cutoff saws that are grinders. They make a huge mess and put the grinding dust into the air which is bad. Also the work gets hot and leaves slag and it's just not great. These Evolution saws are incredible. Lower RPM and a blade that cuts instead of tearing like abrasive wheel. It takes very little pressure to make cuts and it is precise and easy. And when the cut is complete, no heat. Put your hand right om the cut surface and it's not hot. Amazing. Also, instead of creating grindings that coat everything in the shop this thing creates metal saw dust. Most of it falls to the table, some of it is flung out to the floor but it's not just everywhere like debris from an abrasive wheel. This is the less expensive model. Just a basic cutoff saw format. It does not have all the clamping and mitering features of the more expensive model. But for my work it's great. I can cut any angle I want but I have to adjust the holding clamp instead of moving the blade. The more expensive model is more like a miter saw like you'd see for wood which is cool, but also almost three times the price.

I purchased this saw to do some metal working projects around the house. It was a good price and had good reviews. Even watched YouTube videos on the saw. So I bought one. The great customer service comes in here. The saw arrived promptly, however it was missing the blade. Everything thing I read, the question I asked on Amazon lead back to the blade should have been included. I wasn't sure if I had missed something before I reached out to the company about this. So I did. After only a bit of questions and answers they sent me a blade. It arrived quickly and trust me I was itching to start cutting. I then started cutting some T-Slot and various other aluminum. It works great. It made clean square cut. Overall I recommend this product.