Evolution Power Tools 046-0002A R210CMS Compound Saw with Multi-Material Cutting, Bevel, 45 Degree Mitre, 3-Year Warranty, 1200 W, 110 V-Site Use
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Powerful 1500W MotorCut through up to 3mm mild steel thanks to Powerful 1500W hi-torque motor with optimised gearbox & blade system | 0° – 45° Bevel TiltAchieve up to a 45° finish on your workpiece by loosening the bevel handle and using the bevel scale to get the exact angled tilt required | -45° – +45° Mitre CutsWith a mitre cutting capability of 45°, get the angled finish you require, whilst also having an instant workable finish | LightweightWhilst the R210CMS+ is powerful, it only weighs 5.7kg. Making it perfect to take in/out of the van at a moments notice for the job at hand |
Transportable & Storable
With the head in the locked down position and the base mitred to 45°, this ultra compact piece of kit is super easy to transport, as well as taking up very little space in your workshop or on site
MULTI-MATERIAL CUTITNG
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Mild SteelCut weld-ready mild steel, whether that be steel tube (square or rectangle) and angle iron | Wood with Embedded NailsCut through hardwood, softwood, reclaimed timber. Even wood with embedded nails! | CopperCuts both ferrous & non-ferrous materials such as copper, making pipe installation easy | PlasticCuts through plastic such as acrylic & drainage tubing cleanly without burning or melting the workpiece |
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| Size | 210mm | 210mm | 210mm | 255mm | 255mm |
| Power | 1200W | 1500W | 1500W | 2000W | 2000W |
| Max. Cross Cut | 125mm x 55mm | 230mm x 65mm | 300mm x 65mm | 300mm x 80mm | 300mm x 90mm |
| Max. Mitre | -45° – +45° | -50° – +50° | -50° – +50° | -50° – +50° | -50° – +50° |
| Max. Bevel | 45° | 45° | 45° | 45° | – 45° & +45° |
| Laser | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-Material TCT Cutting Blade | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Ergonomic Carry Handle | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dust Bag Included | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Slide Rail Protector | – | ✓ | – | ✓ | – |
| Weight: | 5.8 kg |
| Size: | 110 V – Site Use |
| Dimensions: | 42 x 29 x 32 cm; 5.8 Kilograms |
| Model: | 046-0002A |
| Part: | 046-0002A |
| Pack Quantity: | 1 |
| Batteries Included: | No |
| Manufacture: | Evolution Power Tools LTD |
| Quantity: | 1 |
| Size: | 110 V – Site Use |
Brilliant little chop saw
great saw , very accurate small and easy to use clean cut so far , just checkout 0 degrees on saw when u unpack it using back knob as mine wasnt set quite right but very easy to adjust , use instructions if need but it is one knob to move . ideal for DIY projects ,comes with dust extract bags ..thoroughly reccomend !
Good value for very reasonable quality
Had this saw 14 months now it has done thousands of cuts. It gets used for simple chop saw use across 3×2 scant for studwork. Can’t really fault it for that purpose. It’s not mega accurate but is more than good enough for the above duty. I’m still on the original blade, which has lost a little bit of the original sharpness but in no way bad considering the number of cuts and the cost of the tool. Treat it with a degree of care and you have a decent tool for a very fair price. I have a much more expensive item for accurate work so it’s horses for courses.
Great value.
If you aren’t going to be a heavy duty user (perhaps, like me, you’re just planning to cut a few planks and skirting boards to size) then this is a great value. It’s built down to a price; the guides and screw attachments for the single clamp could be better. I’ve never owned a tool like this but it works very well. It’s scary as hell every time you spin it up, so it takes a bit of time to get confident in using it and to get the cut where you want it. I’m very happy with the results, though.
NICE AND EASY
I bought this compound mitre saw as i needed to chop up some wood to make framework for my new shed and workstation.
It’s a brilliant compound saw, straight out of the box i had it on the workbench clamped down and a minute later once i figured out how to release the safety lock i was away cutting wood.
If you’re like me a complete amateur who needs power tools but can’t justify spending hundreds on a single tool you’ll use a few times a year this is a great option, just please make sure you’re taking into account the size of the cuts you’ll need to make as this compound doesnt have work horses and you can’t make the biggest cuts on it.
I can’t speak for the blades ability to cut through alloys and retain its cutting edge, i was using it purely for wood and after 4 hours of cutting construction grade timber the blade is still as razor sharp as it was out of the box.
The blade cuts very accurately provided you’re clamping the workpiece down.
For 65, i’m very happy as i can’t be bothered wasting 3 days cutting wood with a saw when this bad boy chops up decking like a hot knife through butter.
Obviously this compound mitre is lacking features like a dedicated table (sold seperately for the same price as the saw mind you), work horses to stabilise long workpieces, and the workpiece clamp is not super heavy duty but that’s why it doesn’t cost an arm and a leg.
Fit for purpose, works like a charm, very nice design making it lightweight and portable, i’m as happy as a pig in mud.
it makes light work of your DIY
It takes longer to set up than to complete a DIY job.
Limited
It’s good, but a bit limiting in the size it cuts. I’ve been cutting softwood lengths 65×75 cms and it only just manages, this is because the quard does not move out of the way quick enough, leaving a dint on the corner. Also, it never quite catches the final lower back corner. Next time round I’ll go for a more expensive one.
Quality saw
Good saw. It needed some adjustment for accurate cutting. An allen key is supplied with the saw to change the blade, but a further 2 are required plus a small 90 degree set square. Have only used it to cut wood at the moment. Several videos on you tube showing how to adjust it.
check power requireme
Had to return item as I hadn’t checked the required voltage 110v no good for UK
Cuts well! Wrong plug shown on box
It’s a nice saw for the price (lower end) and cuts nice and clean. I purchased this as an Amazon Warehouse return and it works fine but the box shows it with a household 240v UK plug on it which isn’t the case as it’s got the 110v trade plug on it (see photos) which needs a transformer unit to work and reduce voltage for safety on sites. I’m just using it at home so a normal plug would’ve saved me some hassle and once I purchased the transformer (around 50) I didn’t really save any money on the price of a new 240v model. It’s loosing a star for that reason, the box is misleading showing the incorrect plug. Other than that it’s a great little saw for cutting wood, says you can cut other stuff too but haven’t tried it on metal etc. Get a saw with 240v plug unless you’re trade or already have an expensive transformer.
11 out of 10
Have done a few cuts now from this saw and I have to say it is by far the best cutting chopsaw I have ever used ther is no burn on the steel very quick cut at lot faster than you would think accurately cuts flush very little burr on the steel could be taken off easily with a hand file. It is top class I got the home version 230V as I just do do jobs from time to time I was sceptical buying it but I’ll tell ye this if you need it buy it it is a class cutting machine. Do wear eye protection as it makes a big mess other than the mess its brilliant…
Excelle
The cable had been changed on the machine, which should have been a 3 pin plug, need to change it back again to what it should been and I wanted, unless I can find the correct extension to fit it. In the end, I have brought myself a transformer yellow to match the cable fittings, boy it was heavy and works ok.
Grea
Great tool, saved a lot of time when making my raised beds.
Very good featured saw for the money
I was shocked at the how cheap this thing was. Most mitre saws with similar features will cost you at least twice the price of this one. There are some limitations, it won’t cut deep enough to tackle really chunky bits of timber but it can cut most of the way and allow you to finish the cut with a handsaw. A laser is the only thing I really miss from the more expensive saws but I’ve got quite good at just bringing the blade really close to the timber and lining it up by eye.
If you want to start building things with timber but don’t want to commit to paying 120+ for a full featured saw, this one is a very good introduction and will do almost everything you need it to do.
Bargain!
Its a good saw
It was ok but the cut was to short and the screw for opening had rung before I got it so I had to drill it out but its sorted now
Good for a budget price saw
I bought one of these to make short work of the cutting I needed to do to make some large planters for my daughter. It was not practical to take home with me on a flight so I left it with her and bought another one. Before this I had a budget saw from B & Q, this is much better although they want you to pay extra for a small bag and clip to catch the sawdust.
Very pleased with this for the money. It is quite small and compact, has mount points to secure it to a work bench if needed. Comes with a very good multi-purpose blade that does surprisingly clean cuts on wood but will also go through light metal (handy if your wood contains nails or screws). Can be tilted up to 45 degrees each way on the horizontal and vertical axes.
The blade guard is very good and slides out the way when it contacts your work piece. You can actually cut bigger pieces than advertised if you manually hold the blade guard out of the way (but be very careful, not advisable).
Build quality is absolutely fine for something of this price, but do not try and compare it with a 500 Dewalt model becasue obviously you get what you pay for. Saying that, I’ve probably made over 100 cuts so far and it all feels solid, nothing has broken.
A few negative things to note (which is why it got 4 stars and not 5):
1. There is a sliding upright at the back of the bed, but it doesn’t have a stop on it i.e. if you don’t ensure it’s tightened up (with the little tightenting wheel), it can vibrate it’s way towards the blade and actually hits the blade.
2. The adjustment on both axes (0-45 degrees) has slotted stages that it clicks into. However, once you adjust the angle you want, there is a bit of play between each slot. I found I had to use a speed square to measure it exactly before tightening it up and setting. Not a huge issue but it’s annoying especially on small and precise work if you cut 43/44 degrees instead of 45.
3. The dust bag collector snags on the arm of the saw if you move it to 45 degrees. Would have been better with a small hose so you could locate the bag out of the way. Also the opening to the dust bag doesn’t close all the way up, so it only collects the worst of the dust but lets quite a bit out.
Overall, very pleased and it certainly does the job. I would perhaps go for a more expensive model next time that has a laser pointer (which isn’t necessary but is very handy).
Great Value Saw
Really pleased with this mitre saw, especially for the price as one of the cheapest on Amazon.
As a frequent DIYer I have used this a fair bit since purchase and it has handled everything I’ve thrown at it so far. I have been using it for cutting CLS timber and plastic pipe as well as the occasional bit of metal. No sign of needing a blade change after roughly a month of pretty much constant use.
Very accurate and easy to use. The only downside being the limited size of materials you can cut, which is to be expected with this type saw. If cutting anything bigger than a fence panel I’d recommend a sliding saw instead.
View the set-up tutorial before you use this tool!
This tool is useable out of the box, but the video tutorial will give guidance on tweaks that ensure the blade is accurately set at right angles to the base. I have trouble using a hand-held power saw, and this tool makes it easy for typical timber purchased from a DIY outlet. My first job was to check that the blade was set (as mentioned) and using the 45 degree mitre, I cut a piece of 3×4 inch pine, glued the cut faces and made an accurate right-angled set-square. (which I actually used to during a greenhouse build!)
The tool has the expected safety features that does not interfere with normal usage. I used the fittings on the base to fix it to a piece of wood board that sits on my worktop, clamped by my leg-vice. Perfect!
Good basic saw, but has limitations
I needed to cut some polyurethane for a DIY project. As expected, the saw cut through the polyurethane like a hot knife through butter with clean cuts. However, there are 3 design flaws that are rather annoying.
1. Can’t use the right-hand clamp for straight (0 x 0) cuts because the saw hits the top of the clamp
2. Similarly can’t use the left-hand clamp for bevel (45 x 0) cuts
Both of these could easily be solved by providing a shorter clamp thread, as it’s too long anyway
3. There is no stop to prevent the sliding fence moving into the path of the saw. Didn’t impact usage but it’s dangerous and, again, would be simple to fix.
Overall, I’m pleased I got it and will keep it for future projects.
Worth i
Great peace of kit, nice size for storing when not in use.
It's awesome
I do very amateur stuff. For example, I wanted to build a new garden gate out of pallete wood.
Previously I was using a hand jigsaw to cut things like this. Using this mitre saw made is so much faster & the edges so much cleaner.
Definitely recommend.
A very good beginner mitre saw
I have been very impressed with this mitre saw. The blade provided cuts wood beautifully and leaves a great smooth finish with minimal tearout – I have cut some soft metals too and it does this beautifully without leaving it hot to the touch.
Takes a bit to get the saw nice and accurately set up, but one youtube video later and it was good to go.
While I have no issues with this saw almost 6 months on from purchase, I do kind of regret buying it and not buying a sliding mitre saw in it’s place. But I do highly recommend this saw for a beginner and wont replace it until it’s no longer usuable!
Perfect for DYI and around the house, 10/10
Perfect for DYI and around the house, 10/10 , small compact and powerful, excellent for cutting skirting, 2x4s etc
Bought for work, due to covid 19 not yet used, but looks the part.
Great produc
Absolutely amazing glad I brought this should have got it soone
Compact, light weight and gets the job done.
Fantastic compound miter saw. I was debating whether to get this as the price was so low and it doesn’t slide. However this was a great buy. The saw folds down for storage and is really compact. It’s also very light and can bolted down to be very sturdy.
For most jobs this is sufficient and I will probably use this alot. The blades are really good as it can even cut through nails. For recycled pallet projects this is bees knees.
Only downside is there is no laser sight. So for mitre and beveled cuts it takes time to figure out where the cut line will be and the also work out where the blade cut is. Standard cross cuts are not an issue. But laser sight will definitely help. For the price cannot ask for it all.
UPDATE:
Been a month in and I have used this for a few projects already.
I have used this with bevel angle cuts. Without a laser sight I was struggling to get perfect REPEATED mitre cuts. However, if you glue (temporary) a scrap thin board to the base and then make your first mitre cut on the board. It will show where the cut line is. Set a stop on the cut line and miter away.
Great little saw, but needs setting up
This is a good little chopsaw. It is lightweight and easily portable,only used it on wood so far but does a very nice cut. There is a youtube video showing how to set the saw up it is worth watching. It is perfect for the job I bought it for, laying a wood floor, herring bone pattern, but at 45 degrees it only just cuts the 90mm wide planks. Due to its small size and lightweight it will be very handy for site work but may end up getting a bigger version for the workshop.
The clamp is poor quality and limits the thickness of the wood you can cut so I chucked this away, you can cut wood that is about 5.5 inch wide, more if you turn it over and do a second cut. Without the clamp you can cut through soft wood over three inches but you need good support for the wood so tread with care. If you pull the blade guard back – dangerous so be careful – BEFORE turning on the motor then you can cut four inches of wood (the guard cocked back so it sits on the wood and REMOVE your fingers before turning on!)
The blade is not especially sharp so I would not use it without the clamp for anything that might bite back such as hard wood or metal, you do not get a totally clean cut and need to go over the edge with sandpaper to clean it up if on view after construction.
Nevertheless, I much prefer the light weight and compact size of this to the previous slider version that I had, wore out the sliders on that and it was always awkward to carry through the house and store. A sharper blade and more accommodating clamp would increase this to five stars.
Quality on a budge
This is a great bit of kit but you really need the Evolution stand. I bought the saw from Amazon because it was cheaper than Screwfix and also comes with the 24T blade not the 20T but the stand was 19 cheaper at Screwfix!
It is important to follow the set up procedure available on YouTube if you need accuracy. There are many adjustments to allow the angles to be set. It cuts mitres and bevels or a combination of both.
I bought this to cut oak spindles on my new staircase. The cuts are very clean and accurate. I found that it is better to cut slowly for best results and make sure when cutting you keep your arm in line with the blade. This is because it is possible to move the blade very slightly side to side. It must be remembered that this is a budget cutter although it is built to a good standard. I’ve cut 32 oak spindles and all the spacers and there is no significant wear on the blade. It will cut through metal but I shall use mine for wood.
Overall I don’t know how I ever managed without one!
I bought this chopsaw for building the decking area and hand rails Plus made my own garden fence. The first thing I decided to do was to get a offcut of a kitchen worktop, then I drilled for holes in the underneath of the worktop using a spade bit, I made sure that the holes matched the plastic pegs you get with your Black & Decker workbench or workmates whatever brand. Then I mounted the chopsaw to the kitchen worktop ensuring that the product was stable and easy to use. Now I can use this chopsaw anywhere I choose to place it with the workbench. Cleaning this device was very easy once I had finished with it I just got a big brush and cleaned off the XS area including the blade. The safety guard and safety mechanism was very good on this device. Angle accuracy and cutting of this device was very good, I would definitely purchase this device again well worth The money. Also the clamp works very well insuring to hold the piece of wood in place.
This saw is great to have set out on your work bench as a permanent fixture, do to its small footprint. It doesn’t take up a lot of room and has an accurate cut without excessive tear out.
Although somewhat lacking when it comes to cutting larger timber, it is perfect for smaller jobs, and I now almost never have my bigger more cumbersome Makita sliding mitre saw on the bench. One thing I would say is that if you are considering it for a bench top, I have it on old kitchen worktop and if not secured down the base just slide about. Quickly solved by putting some bolt through the mounting holes and the worktop.
For 50 its a steal really.
Good saw, used it a lot on metal. My only real issue with it is the blade size is a hard to find in local hardware places. The stick blade dulls after a short while on steel, still good for wood.
I was surprised on opening the box just how small it is. I checked it out using engineering equipment and found it was accurate to within 0.001 of an inch. I have never come across anything this accurate before. I tried it out on some scrap wood, the cuts were very smooth. I made up a jig for precise measuring and I can honestly say that I am extremely happy I bought it. I suppose for a professional man this might be classed as a toy but for the hobbyist, its ideal.
This piece of equipment is superb. Solidly built, looks good with excellent safety features. Well designed, easy to operate and speeds up workflow when cutting wood at different angles. Purchase a decent workbench at the same time, if you can and this will last a lifetime or so it would seem.
Quite a lot smaller than I was expecting. If I’d looked properly I’d probably have gone for the one with a slide.
It’s only day one so I can’t comment on durability but the cuts that I was worried about are great.
If they have uploaded in order, the first cut I made was to trim the end of a 20x20mm length of spalted beech. The first image is the original rough end of the wood, the rest show the almost perfectly clean cut made by the standard rage blade. I got the diamond blade too in case the toothed one was to rough. Looks like I won’t be needing it. It’s clean and barely any tearing. I was half expecting it to chew the thin sliver up but it’s fine. It’s about 3mm thick.
The release to pull the blade down and the trigger to start it are uncomfortably close to each other. You should be able to use your full grip to press your thumb on the release but the trigger is in the way. Maybe I’m doing it wrong but is prefer to bring the blade to the wood before starting it.
The clamp is okay, if a bit small. Tou can move it from one side to the other but there is only one. The knobs to release the sliding back plate and the loxk/rotation on the blade feel a little small and there is a bit of a plasticy feel to the blade guard. Overall I like it so far but it is only day one.
Love my new chop saw, Evolution seem to be getting it right with their range of saws and this one is perfect for little jobs, very transportable and I like the safety features, I’ve cut skirting, architrave, plastic waste, angle iron – nothing seems to phase this saw. Highly recommended and great value for the money.
A very handy tool to have When you cannot set-up a full size sliding cross cut saw. It is compact in size but has no problem cutting through any wood or light metal framework etc. It has replaced my handsaw for cutting 4″x2″ timber and similar sized wood.
It cuts wood with nails in it thanks to the blade Evolution puts in all their saws, though I would use a purpose made metal cutting saw for doing this on a regular basis. It is easy to carry in the car, due to it’s small size and light enough to move with one hand. I have basically given up using a hand saw, jigsaw or circular saw for cutting timber to the correct length since getting this saw, plus the cuts are accurate for 90 degrees every time, Something that is almost impossible with a hand saw.
It also fits on a mobile workbench easily enough, so no dedicated stand is needed, unlike my full size sliding mitre saw. It’s the sort of tool that once you use it for a few jobs, you cannot imagine going without it. The only thing I would have liked is if it was fitted with a laser for lining up cuts too a pencil mark, but measuring with a tape or putting the blade down onto the marked wood before cutting is easy enough. I’ve been ‘spoilt’ by the laser on my full size sliding saw so lining up the cuts with this saw needs a bit of ‘old school’ measuring.
Other than the lack of a laser line, I cannot find anything bad about this saw in use, but it does cost a lot less than a full size machine so fair enough. One other thing though, you do need to check for how square the blade is cutting and adjust it accordingly if needed, using the small screws provided on the machine.
An incredibly handy tool to have and I highly recommend it. If you need to cut T&G flooring boards, you will need to buy the sliding mitre version of this saw, as the width of the cut isn’t big enough for this width of material without the sliding feature. So plan what jobs you may do in the future and maybe go for that version instead.
Update: Still a very good tool after 3 years, but recently had to set up a friends recently bought version aswell, as the blade was not square too the wood. Only took a few minutes to do, but surely it wouldn’t take much to make a jig at the factory to set things up before shipping? It isn’t rocket science is it.
Great little Mitre Saw, goes through wood like butter. Excellent for the job I’m doing.
Make sure you order the correct voltage though, thought I was getting a 240volt machine, I got a 110volt.
Good job I had a transformer.