Evolution Power Tools R185CCSX+ Multi-Material Circular Saw, 1600 W, 230 V-Domestic
FEATURES
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0° – 45° Bevel CuttingAchieve up to a 45° finish on your workpiece by loosening the bevel thumb screw and using the bevel scale to get the required angle | Adjustable Depth of CutPlunge cuts made easy! Simply loosen the rear thumb lever to find your depth of cut, from 0 to 64mm and anywhere in between | Dust Port AdapterKeep your work environment clean & safe! Simply attach an external, hosed vacuum system to the provided dust port adapter | Track Compatible BaseThe R185CCSX+’s cast aluminum base is track compatible. Perfect for sheet materials. (ST1400 track sold separately) |
EXCLUSIVE FEATURES
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Premium TCT BladeThe R185CCSX+ includes a Premium Japanese Tungsten-Carbide-Tipped blade with more teeth for a cleaner cut | LED LightWhen using the R185CCSX+ you get optimum visibility of your cutting line with built-in LED Light & channelled airflow system | Carry Bag IncludedThe R185CCSX+ circular saw is easy to transport and carry around the workplace with the included carry bag | 4M CableThe 4M cable means that you have an extended reach for your saw, nullifying the need for extension cables |
Multi-Material Cutting
Cut wood, wood with embedded nails, ferrous metals such as mild steel, non-ferrous metals such as aluminium or copper pipe! The hi-torque motor works together with the optimised gearbox to get through, usually problematic plastics such as wood/plastic composite decking, laminate flooring and drainage pipes. All the while providing a burn, burr & virtually spark free cut, making it a finish that is instantly workable!
Cut Wood with Embedded Nails!
Carry Bag
ST1400 (Sold Separately)
R185CCSX+ w/Track
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| Size | 185mm | 185mm | 185mm |
| Power | 1600W | 1600W | 1600W |
| Depth of Cut @90° | 64mm | 64mm | 64mm |
| Depth of Cut @45° | 40mm | 47mm | 47mm |
| Max. Bevel Cut | 60° | 45° | 45° |
| Multi-Material TCT Blade Included | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Edge Guide Included | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Track Included | – | ✓ | – |
| Track Compatible | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bag Included | – | – | ✓ |
| Weight: | 5.1 kg |
| Size: | 230 V – Domestic |
| Dimensions: | 37.5 x 26.5 x 25.5 cm; 5.1 Kilograms |
| Model: | R185CCSX+ |
| Part: | R185CCSX+ |
| Pack Quantity: | 1 |
| Batteries Required: | No |
| Manufacture: | Evolution Power Tools |
| Quantity: | 1 |
| Size: | 230 V – Domestic |
Bought as a present for my carpenter father in law, feedback from him is it’s a fantastic bit of kit and he’s delighted with it.
o complaints its a good saw for a reasonable price
Other than the loud noise it’s a good tool. Though came in a dirty boxand carry bag guess from storage
Used for cutting wood with no issues.
Only used a few times but should last me a long time.
Nice product.
Very happy with saw and tracking
Made job much easier and quicke
Let down by a joiner and needed something to finish off a utility room and bathroom door. This cut through worktops with total ease. The measuring guide was spot on. The adjustability and accuracy meant a perfect result. For the price, you cannot go wrong with this. I would recommend the additional guide (two pieces that clamp together). The saw and guides come in robust canvas bags, overalls, a brilliant bit of kit.
Possibly not the best saw but for doing most cuts with a decent degree of accuracy this saw combined with the track is a very good purchase
I’m very happy with this track/plunge saw. It’s easy to operate (once you’re famiar with it) and does accurate cuts. I also have an Evolution single bevel mitre saw which I’m also very happy with. Evolution are not quite up there with Dewalt, Makita or Milwaukee, but they are very good quality for the price. The only criticism I have about the R185CCSX is it’s fairly noisy, but other than that it does the job nicely.
There is lots of power there in that tool and it cuts eadily any piece of timber within the described dimensions and one needs to be very carefull when handling it. But there is no laser pointing the direction of the cut.
Haven’t used it yet but it looks pretty good xx
As a home DIY’er and having just purchased the R255SMS mitre saw and the R185 CCSX+ circular saw, I have found them to be excellent saws. I’ve never come across a multi material blade before, having previously sharpened many TCT’s for a Saw Doctors company, if a blade had hit a nail it would most certainly would have chipped the teeth, these blades are brilliant. The ease of assembly is perfect and accuracy adjustments minimal to none. 10/10 in my eyes. Made my own track from reclaimed PVC window sill and shower trim as money is tight at the moment.
Now looking to possibly buying the Bench Saw.
Bought this for installing metal clad insulated conservatory roof. Worked brilliantly. Also came in very handy on laminate kitchen worktops. Cuts smooth enough to make nice joints.
Top tip is to cut from back side to avoid chipping of laminate surface
Very good results; Accurate cutting, Easy to handle and to use
This saw is a great tool and excellent value.
The cut is clean and she used with guide rail you can achieve a good straight cut.
I’m just an occasional DIY’er and bought this saw after a period of research. It is sturdy made, easy to use (watch some of Evolutions tuition videos) and adjust, and the bag is ideal for storing the kit. I have used it to cut decking and other wood and it hasn’t let me down. I would strongly recommend this saw.
Very impressed with this saw it is well designed and a joy to use. The LED light illuminates the blade cutting point nicely and alerts you to the saw being plugged in. I also bought the trend 8ft track for cutting 8 by 4 sheets and it works really well with accurate cuts every time. The case the saw came with is nicely made and keeps the saw and accessories safely stored when not in use. Very happy with the Trend products that I’ve bought this year and will definitely be buying more.
If you’re looking for a saw with a guide and don’t want to spent a fortune on saw like festool this one is the best option just buy a guide length that you use the most. If you are going to cut small pieces up to 700mm this one is fine.If you want to cut up to 1400mm buy longer rail. 4 stars from me only because of guide rail.
A great buy and made the job so easy for a complete novice
Has a bit of a tendency to kickback at the end of a cut but this is my first circular saw and I’ve never felt like it was unsafe. I expect it is operator error.
Comfortingly heavy and stable.
Think hard about whether cordless is worth paying for. I use and intend to use this infrequently and at 4m the cord is long. As a novice with this type of tool though, the cord having plenty slack to complete the cut but not being in the way is still something I have on my subconscious and this wouldn’t been a concern if I’d sprung for cordless
An excellent circular saw and priced well. This saw has so much power and will cut deep. I would buy this again as it saved me a fortune putting a very large, long and sturdy built fence up.
I was very pleased overall with the circular saw. I basically wore my last one out cutting hardwood sleepers so this felt like a treat to use when it came. Love that it came in a bag too so keep everything together…..
This is a good, powerful, domestic power-rated circular saw. The saw comes with a good quality general purpose blade and a decent, handled storage bag that would easily accommodate spare/alternate blade types if you needed these — so far we’ve only needed the general type blade supplied. Although the manufacturer recommended that Vine reviewers also request the 2800 track, the PTB as Vine didn’t offer the combination together. To see how we’d get on, I borrowed my brother’s tracks (from one of the big brand names), and this worked perfectly with them. The manual includes a full pictorial user instruction set, that’s pretty clear and easy to follow.
The saw is quite large and solid feeling — it’s one of the heaviest power tools I’ve used — but not so much so that I struggled to use it, and presumably the weight helps to keep it stable when in use. Cuts powerfully and easily, with no unwanted play in the blade. Controls for depth and angle of cut are easy to read and select. We’ve not had a circular saw before, but after using this have wished we’d had one sooner: it’s far easier for jobs such as fitting doors, where cuts need to be taken off the bottom of a standard size to fit it, than using a manual saw. Since I had no basis for comparison, I got my brother to look this over – and he rated it as a good, solidly built, and effective saw.
Ordered from Amazon Warehouse Deals and item was exactly as described – great saving off list price for a product that had only been previously opened
Lovely saw for the money. Doesn’t vibrate and oscillate like some saws. Feels more like a cordless but it is heavy. This isn’t too much of a problem. Slower rpm than other circular saws due to it being a multi-material saw. Just don’t push too hard and take it slower and gives a good cut. I have also used it with a track and it works brilliantly. Used with a shop vacuum and The dust extraction was pretty good.
Love Evolution tools. Also have the Mitre saw and Table saw.
Very good value compared to saw is the price range. It is well built and well featured. The alignments on my saw were spot on, but it is fully adjustable with grub screws for fine tweaks if necessary. The blade does appear to cut through everything, but too early to comment on its longevity.
Important to note – when ordering replacement blades, make sure you get the R185TCT-20CS one. The “CS” is important. The blade for the mitre saw, looks identical, but has the suffix MS and the teeth face the other way.
I bought this saw to cut up some Azobe reclaimed sleepers, 250x150mm. If you’re not aware this is an African hardwood, very hard and very heavy! I hadn’t used a circular saw before but once I’d got past the poor instructions, refer to YouTube for reviews instead, I’ve found it easy to use. It’s a fairly heavy unit but I have been using it for 4+hours at a time along with moving 100kg sleepers around.
The blade cuts through the timber fairly easily. I think any slight issues were down to my inexperience and the sometimes rough nature of the reclaimed sleepers. I’m very glad I’m not trying this with a manual saw, it’s not also known as Red Ironwood for nothing!
I’ve no doubt professional brands are better but for the amateur DIYer and for the price these Evolution saws are great value. The included bag is handy too and unlike some reviews mine fits inside no problem with the blade attached.
The two work very well together and with nothing to compare to (first circular saw) it seems pretty good.
First things first. This is NOT a plunge saw. Regular circular saw with a sweep away guard. When using with the track it can catch a bit so be aware and adjust your technique accordingly but stay safe.
Depth of cut is set before cutting starts and there is no way I have found to be able to plunge this in to a specified depth so no cut outs for worktops really.
Quality of cut. With the supplied all singing and dancing blade it’s not terrible but there is some breakout and chipping to melamine when not used with the track (or a fence) and this is clear on the waste side of the cut. S make sure the tack is on the good side of the cut. I am ordering a spare blade with a lot more teeth for when I need better cuts but for now the stock one is fine.
CHECK. when supplied the saw may not have had the angles set properly. The little grub screws to set the angle for 90* and 45* were not quite spot on. I went to YouTube to find ways to check this without a protractor…. it can be done provided you have a square to check it against. It’s not hard to adjust but do take a bit of time on this before you start any actual job cutting.
I’ve seen some criticism of the bag for carrying this about. Well it’s sturdy enough and shouldn’t fall apart this year. Or the next. One issue. It’s a bit small. If I’m using a power tool over and over I most often leave the last bit or disk in it whether this is screwdrivers or grinders or even occasionally drills. With the blade in the tool this saw will not fit in the bag. Got to keep taking the blade off and when packing it away swing the guard up out of the way to the soleplate sits flat against the floor of the bag. Then it will close over. I daresay it’s very good practice to always remove the cutting bit/blade/disk from a tool when storing and if you are fabulous enough to do this then you won’t even see this as an issue. As soon as you have resolved to work this way then the issue disappears.
Overall? A budget option but I’m no cabinet maker so it does the job for me.
Do I recommend? Yes. For what it is, it does the job.
The saw needed tweaking out of the box the indicated angle on the plate was slightly off but easily reset with a square and screwdriver. The unit has plenty of power as i was cutting treated 2″ thick planks some on a rip cut at 45 degrees, there was no problem getting through the job. Blade guard is positive and does not interfere with the task of cutting. Plenty of flex to keep extension leads out of the way.
I haven’t experienced any problems so far with this track/circular saw. It seems well made and does what its designed to do. So far I’ve only used it twice on a couple of small jobs so early days.
What an amazing tool! Once you open the package and see the quality of the tool you will be surprised! I own an other company amateur saw and we are talking about day and night. Huge difference. I have to admit that i was looking for Dewalt or Makita in my closest toolshop but i am happy to have selected Evolution once again. I have equal quality (in my opinion this saw is much much better quality built than Dewalt, Makita etc low price series) and accuracy with half the price. Recommend 100%!!!
I a general DIY enthusiast (I’m not a trader or professional in any official manner) and so I jumped at the chance to review. I don’t want to look a gift-horse in the mouth, but I did notice that several parts of this item had surface rust, including the blade.. which i assume is just for the review item and not a sign of the finished products on sale. That aside, the whole thing worked very well and really just needed a good wipe and brush down. Evolution is a new brand to me, but this appears to work well alongside other brands that are sitting in my toolshed. This has proven, for me, to be a good all-rounder, cutting through the various wooden beams and occasional metal pipe at the angle required. (Sadly didn’t get the ST2800 track to use with this (I was unable to request it) but I’d imagine that would enhance this.) It feels smooth when cutting the motor packs enough oomph. It’s a good product.
I bought this for my son-in-law who uses mainly to saw up pallets and logs for his woodburning stove. He tells me it is excellent with power to spare feels exremely well made. I understand that fine work is not so successful, but we don’t require accuracy.
Have a couple Evolution tools how…. always great quality, build, functionality. This is no different.
Used this so far to make a door, including the jambs, for an outbuilding, a sturdy outdoor table and a couple of trestles. No real problems although I have to be careful where the clamps are placed because the motor body gets in the way sometimes. The depth setting seems accurate. Makes short work of any cutting jobs.
My only grizzle is that the bag for the tracks is about 10mm too short so it is a struggle to put the track in the bag when not in use.
A must buy for any professional or DIY’ER !!! It’s the kind of tool that you have never needed but when you get it you use it all the time !! Have a look on you tube for “old school carpenter” review of this saw, I brought the plus model and it’s worth the extra ! Comes with a better blade a heavy duty bag 4m lead and an led ligh
Bought as a present for a friend who was delighted and remarked that it was a quality saw
Very happy with this. It’s accurate and adjustable in every way that I need in terms of cut depth, angle etc. Carry case is good feature and it comes with various guides and attachments to help you make your cuts safely and accurately.
This item arrived safe and well packaged.
This couldn’t have arrived at a better time. I was just about to start a new project for my 10th anniversary – a wooden plaque.
This saw was quick and simple to set up straight out of the box. It was easy to handle with ergonomic grips and logical switch positions. The addition of an LED light along the cut line is quite useful too.
It cuts through solid wood with absolute ease. It cuts very deep thanks to such a big blade and its cutting position too.
I had not heard of Evolution power tools before this, but after using this saw I will be actively seeking out further tools from this manufacturer.
I highly recommend this product.
Purchased to cut worktops.
Did the job just great.
Had to purchase a different blade for smoother cutting, but still ok
All in all for the money, a worthwhile investment. I will be making kitchen cabinets soon and will be using this saw extensively. Will update this review.
I really like the power and capability of this saw – it cuts anything you throw at it all day and feels solid and safe in the hand.
Combined with the Evolution ST2800 track(sold seperately) you have an accurate set up for repeatable cuts up to 2.8 metres long.
Evolution are producing better and better saws in my opinion and this would only be better if it had a plunge action for use with the track.
The ST2800 track fits a festool TS55 saw and so I’m thinking that the Evolution will fit festool track also (not tried it).
If this is your first track saw it’s a brilliant and value for money saw and in combination with the track is a great set up for accurate and repeatable cuts at length.
I am sure tradesmen have much more uses for circular saws such as this Evolution R185CCSX+ than a mere DIYer like me but this particular model is for domestic use.
Don’t be fooled by domestic use. This is a very powerful saw. The reason that it is specified as domestic is that it operates on the UK domestic electricity supply of 230V AC. Most professional tradesmen when working with this type of circular saw use 110 V which is the standard for site working.
My main use to date with the Evolution is boarding out the loft and that is where circular saws come into their own. That is making long straight cuts in fairly long pies of wood. Something that a chop saw could not do and a hand saw may be slow and not as accurate, And this Evolution does not object to the occasional unseen nail if working on old timber.
Cutting through the tongue in tongue and groove flooring boards to enable them to be lifted without splintering the wood is another excellent use. Often I have seen some folk trying to lever floor boards out with screw drivers, chisels and crowbars only to find they don’t go back down well.
Tradesmen that have been to my house have tried the evolution and have been impressed by its sheer power and the fact that the blades can handle a mix of wood and metal.
Tracks are an optional bit of kit that clamp to the boards and help to make very straight cuts very fast.
Came well packaged. Complete with its own storage/carrybag.
It seems well built. Comfortable, accurate, surprisly quiet, also its portable.
You do need to purchase the tracks https://www.amazon.co.uk/Evolution-Power-Tools-ST2800-Circular/dp/B07HRDG2JG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=ST2800&qid=1571167419&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&sr=8-1 for an additional 64.19. Still extremely reasonable buy, esp handy for that special carpenter in your life
Safe with the knowledge that it has a 3year Manufacturer Warranty.
The saw comes well packaged and supplied with an adjustable guide and blade, more than 2 meteres of flex, a 3 pin plug and a useful heavy duty canvas carry bag with side pockets inside and out. Depth adjustment, angle adjustment – back and front with cams on the sole, to better control its glide should you be using a straight edge cutting guide that is not included. There is an exhaust port that affixes with tqo screws. The blade, R185 is a multi material cutter for wood and even mild steel; it fixes to a central hub quite securely and there is a locking catch to hold everything in place while tightening up. The only thing that it doesn’t come with, but perhaps it should, is an Allen key to fix the blade in place. No big thing if you are a trades-person since you probable have a set and I have several, so no stars removed for that, but it is essential and, I think, should be included. Apart from that, it fits nicely in the carry bag and work well although, like all such tools it is noisy so ear-defenders should be considered. I have used a number of evolution saws over many years and have always found them good to use and very reliable, so would expect this saw to be no different.
An excellent circular saw.
The saw has been designed to give you the confidence to cut just about everything as the blade can cope with multi materials, this means using recycled wood is a lot less time consuming as I no longer have to check and recheck that I have removed all the nails and staples etc, infact I no longer bother even wasting my time doing so unless the wood is being used for a decorative purpose.
I have the track which is designed to work with this saw, it is easy to attach to the base plate with two cams, this means I can now cut cleanly without veering off my line. Using this track I have successfully been ripping down 8×4 plywood for a job on my conservatory.
The saw arrives practically ready to go, you just need to put the blade in, this is a simple procedure using the lock switch and the Allen key, which you will find stored in the handle.
It has a long 4m lead which makes ripping up longer pieces of wood much easier.
The saw is safe and easy to use, for experienced and less experienced users alike.
The bagbis a nice touch, it fits the saw in it easily and the “cage” build into the mouth of the bag holds it wide open for easy access too.
This is a good quality product for the price you pay, perfect for DIY usage. It is a heavy machine but this helps keep it stable on your work and on the track.
The size dose sometimes make it awkward to make smaller cuts but you do get used to it.
This saw is well built and weighty which may suggest it will last a long time.
The track is good and the setting it up is quick.
I have only used it 3-4 times so far but it’s done the job very well so i’m happy with this saw.
Track and saw are perfect for cutting grant Westerfield wall boards. Good value for money. The jointing system for the track can be tricky at first to get straight.;but can be easily lined up against a straight edge the bolted together.
Track and saw are perfect for cutting grant Westerfield wall boards. Good value for money. The jointing system for the track can be tricky at first to get straight.;but can be easily lined up against a straight edge the bolted together.
Great value for money for a ‘sometime kitchen/bedroom fitter.
Very pleased.
Really impressed with the saw and multi purpose blade as it cuts well when doing rip and cross cuts in hard and soft woods. I also purchased the track which goes with the saw and can say it is well worth having as makes cutting down sheet stock a breeze.
The saw feels solid, it’s big compared some diy saws but that’s good. Not used the track yet but the saw works very well and is surprisingly quiet, the 4 metre lead is handy.
The instructions are pitiful, all in English but covering about 6 different models with small differences all mixed up through the book and it’s not the easiest to work out which bit to follow.
My version came with the carry bag, or ‘a’ carry bag since the saw doesn’t fit into it properly, with the saw inside the bag will not close which is daft but not a deal breaker.
Very good saw but the blade is no good for cutting sheets of mdf or counter top. It left a very rough finish. Changed to a 40t blade and does the job nicely.
Very good saw but the blade is no good for cutting sheets of mdf or counter top. It left a very rough finish. Changed to a 40t blade and does the job nicely.
This saw is pretty impressive! Had this for 10 days at the moment along with the Evolution 700mm track set, and together they have been used to go through several worktops, and 25mm ply rip sheets with the blade provided.
The saw itself feels very controllable – it’s comfortable too and a good weight; all qualities of a good quality machine. Faultless on the adjustments to change angles and once it’s on the track, there’s not a lot it won’t do – all this and the set together is over half the price of other manufacturers models! The multi material blade is great, but it also may be worth buying the Evo wood blade. I would happily recommend it.
Bought this saw for my husband, who is a fan of Evolution saws. Having owned their last model, this is a really nice upgrade. The little extras like the LED light and air blower to keep your work piece nice and clean while you cut make all the difference, and having it’s own carry bag is a massive bonus too, especially for the price.
Would recommend buying with the Evolution track so you can use the saw to cut long pieces of material in a straight line.
Well made good quality nice cut good peace of kit would recommend