Evolution Power Tools R255SMS+ Compound Saw with Multi-Material Cutting, 45° Bevel, 50° Mitre, 300 mm Slide, 2000 W, 255 mm, 220-240 V, (3-Years Warranty)
FEATURES
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Powerful MotorCut through up to 3mm mild steel thanks to Powerful 2000W 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 | -50° – +50° Miter CutsWith a mitre cutting capability of 50°, get the angled finish you require, whilst also having an instant workable finish | Adjustable Depth of CutGet any cut depth between 0-65mm by simply adjusting the depth stop, located on the saw’s neck. Perfect for tench cuts! |
EXCLUSIVE PLUS FEATURES
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Premium TCT BladeThe R255SMS+ includes a Premium Japanese Tungsten-Carbide-Tipped blade with more teeth for a cleaner cut | Taller Neck & FenceThe extended neck and fence on the R255SMS+ increases the cutting capacity and the size of workpiece that you can cut | Quick Release ClampThe quick release clamp allows not only for a quicker clamping adjustment but also for a more secure workpiece |
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Dust Bag IncludedKeep your work environment clean & safe! Attach the dust bag to catch debris that is fed through the rear dust port (attach for wood only) | Integrated Carry HandlesThe R255SMS+ is very portable! The rear carry handle allows you to comfortably pick up and safely transport around the workshop or on site | Extended Power CordThe 3M cable means that you have an extended reach for your saw, nullifying the need for extension cables |
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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: | 15.3 kg |
| Size: | 220-240 V |
| Dimensions: | 73 x 70.5 x 36 cm; 15.3 Kilograms |
| Model: | 052-0001A |
| Part: | 052-0001A |
| Pack Quantity: | 1 |
| Manufacture: | Evolution Power Tools |
| Quantity: | 1 |
| Size: | 220-240 V |
Love it. Have used for small works so far and have to say it handles really well..cuts metal like butter..
Bought this to cut roof trusses and has worked excellently
Fantastic bit of kit. All the features you would expect, with the boyhood quality you expect.
The main feature that sold this 1 for me, is the self braking mechanism for the cutting disc.
Cuts the noise down no end.
please
This is a great piece of kit only let down by the very poor instructions for both putting it together and how to operate it, and the completely useless dust collection system.
I appreciate that companies that sell products all over the world need to produce a huge booklet to cover as many languages as possible, but more care / thought should be given to making the instructions clearer and easier to follow.
The sawdust collection system just doesn’t work (unless perhaps I haven’t followed the less than helpful instructions!), the sawdust goes everywhere except into the collection bag.
Purchased for decking and gazebo garden project. Ended up using it pretty much daily. Cut deckboards frame boards with ease and also used the saw to install mini guttering all cut square and neat. Also cut aluminium strip to make a skylight frame.
Can’t recommend it enough. Very impressed
An excellent machine, heavy duty enough to cut through 3mm steel with straight cuts, only one issue I had was the instruction manual wasn’t very helpful when putting it together but I used a YouTube video instead.
Now I have this I’ll try my hand at loads of other things like bin store and maybe a shed. Very pleased
Great saw so far, but had a few issues before I could use it.
I bought one of these on 28th April and the blade was not square vertically (which I adjusted) but it was faulty as it stopped running after about 3-8 seconds. I couldn’t tell if this was the motor or the trigger. After requesting a return I dismantled it and got it all back in the box (bit tricky). Hermes didn’t turn up twice to collect the return (may be due to being in a rural area) so Amazon refunded me and got DPD to collect who were spot on.
I bought a second one after being refunded on 7th May and this one’s laser was not parallel with the blade (which I adjusted) and the dustbag sewn edge started to come loose (I think due to the strength of the clip). The dustbag doesn’t collect much anyway so I use the box the saw came in to stop dust going everywhere, with a hoover below my bench to clean up afterwards. This one’s motor/trigger worked fine though and did not stop automatically. The trigger seemed to have a click that the 1st one didn’t so that could have been the issue rather than the motor. Hopefully this was a one off rather than a faulty batch and Evolution don’t recirculate the one I sent back.
Other than the initial faulty model, difficulty of return and some adjustments the saw has been really good at cutting plastic and wood (not tried metal yet). Love the slow startup and quick slowdown. As this is my first saw of this type it took me a moment to realise you had to hold a clip under the mitre arm to move it! Doing bevel and mitre cuts are super easy due to the handles. The clamps have been very helpful. Cutting quality and depth is great.
Someone I know that has had one of these for a while has warned me that dust can get caught under the base, where it swivels for mitre cuts, so I will be keeping an eye out for that as he said it can slow the swivel down or stop it.
I bought this as I had a lot of skirting boards to fit.
I have never used a product like this before.
I have found it excellent and have used it for lots of things including cutting metal bars.
My only issue is the laser guide is not in line with the blade and you cannot adjust. It is offset to the left by about 1cm. However given the price this is an excellent produc
Excellent saw needed very little adjustment out of the box. Saw cuts through wood and MDF like a hot knife though butter and really cleanly. Very impressed with my purchase.
Took a little time to work out putting together (especially the blade) as instructions were not particularly clear. Once together the saw has been put to work and proved very effective and reliable. Clean and accurate cuts have helped on a number of garden projects.
After minor adjustments, which were simple to perform, this has been an excellent buy. When fitted to he saw stand it has made tasks much easier, accurate and more rapid.
Well worth the money, well made and light compared to others I have had in the past.
After doing some research and watching some YouTube reviews and reading the product reviews I decided to buy this saw for general house hold DIY. I have to say that straight out the box it does a great job, I have not even calibrated it yet. I would definitely recommend this mitre saw.
This is the second sliding saw that I have bought of this make and model, first one I had 7years and it just wore out, I use it to cut logs and wood for my multi fuel burner.
Likes, power, does cut metal easily as well so great if nails in wood
Hope it lasts
Very nice piece of kit.
Exceptionally neat cut with universal blade.
Slow start and quick stop a great safety feature.
The saw is excellent well worth some money easy to put togethe
Working good nice and smooth cut cut s all kinds of wood plastic etc
Nice accurate cuts good blade nice accurate mitre cuts good accurate laser line.
Brilliant tool, used this non stop for a week fitting a new floor and skirting. Love it. Kinda which I got the double bevel version though.
I already use a Dewalt mitre saw which is excellent. I needed a powerful saw for green timber and non wood materials. The Evolution came recommended. I found it easy to follow the set up instructions, once put together it needed very little tweaking to set all the accuracy parameters. Nice soft start motor and easy to use functions.
As the blade is multi materials the speed is slower than the Dewalt but that few extra seconds to cut similar pieces isn’t an issue.
Had it for a few weeks now and am pleased with it.
Versatile blade cuts everything I’ve thrown at it, but the build quality is not great, feels a bit loose. Bought this to replace a shop bought model, with both the laser is not accurate, making precise cuts more difficul
Versatile blade cuts everything I’ve thrown at it, but the build quality is not great, feels a bit loose. Bought this to replace a shop bought model, with both the laser is not accurate, making precise cuts more difficul
I didn’t expect this to be a Makita or a Bosch but it’s actually very high quality. I know people complained about the laser accuracy before but to be honest if you know where it cuts in relation to the line it’s perfectly fine. .
I have been using it for cutting laminate laterally, and the cuts are very accurate vs a jig saw. I recommend this model since you’ll be able to use it for the majority of laminate cuts in a room
Very well made accurate saw, some great features including quick release clamps The problem I found is the multi purpose blade which is fitted as standard makes hard work of cutting medium to hard wood, and most people will use this unit for woodworking, so a second blade is required, perhaps an option when purchasing is the answer.
I’m left handed and sometimes it’s difficult to use power tools properly every thing is on the wrong side, but I found this a lot more left handed friendly. Thank you, Michael Hunt.
eally like this compound saw only issue is the amount of sawdust flying around but it would be the same for anything like this
I am very impressed with this saw it has speeded up greatly the job of putting down the flooring and the skirting boards. Once assembled and I had a quick dry run it was ready to go. Assembly did not take long and we did not even have to mount it on a bench/work top. before using it. It fitted into our car with no bother for transporting and we just used it both indoors on the floor and for less mess outdoors in the yard. It has the ability to cut lots of materials and that is good as I can use it for other tasks on future jobs.
I am very impressed with this saw it has speeded up greatly the job of putting down the flooring and the skirting boards. Once assembled and I had a quick dry run it was ready to go. Assembly did not take long and we did not even have to mount it on a bench/work top. before using it. It fitted into our car with no bother for transporting and we just used it both indoors on the floor and for less mess outdoors in the yard. It has the ability to cut lots of materials and that is good as I can use it for other tasks on future jobs.
I’m a keen and busy diy’er and my old saw was much past it’s prime so after loads of reviews went for this.
Out of the box it’s not that accurate, both 90 & 45 degree cuts off bu a couple of degrees. However after 30 mins with an angle guide and help from YouTube it’s cutting very accurately and it’s easy to adjust
As long as you check angles and try a couple of test cuts first it’s pretty perfect
Also the horizontal handle layout means it’s good in RH or LH use, a benefit over horizontal handles which are sometimes more awkward if you are changing from one hand to the next to accommodate cuts
For the price point (and probably above) I would definitely recommend
I’m a keen and busy diy’er and my old saw was much past it’s prime so after loads of reviews went for this.
Out of the box it’s not that accurate, both 90 & 45 degree cuts off bu a couple of degrees. However after 30 mins with an angle guide and help from YouTube it’s cutting very accurately and it’s easy to adjust
As long as you check angles and try a couple of test cuts first it’s pretty perfect
Also the horizontal handle layout means it’s good in RH or LH use, a benefit over horizontal handles which are sometimes more awkward if you are changing from one hand to the next to accommodate cuts
For the price point (and probably above) I would definitely recommend
Absolutely brilliant piece of kit and I also bought the stand to accompany it. Both items do more than I expected and the saw cut everything I put in front of it. Bought the diamond blade just in case I need it in the future. As a package it was great value for money, cutting was accurate once I aligned the laser light, easy to assemble and use following the you tube video. Love it and wouldn’t go back to a more expensive one as this does the same.
Had two large projects to complete – never used a mitre saw before & chose this one as it’s made in Britain
Have had to return it as laser needed replacing but turnaround was four days so not bad – the machine itself has been mainly used on 40-60mm timber but is accurate easy to use & not very noisy – despite the inconvenience of bing to return it would buy again if needed
Had two large projects to complete – never used a mitre saw before & chose this one as it’s made in Britain
Have had to return it as laser needed replacing but turnaround was four days so not bad – the machine itself has been mainly used on 40-60mm timber but is accurate easy to use & not very noisy – despite the inconvenience of bing to return it would buy again if needed
Use this saw nearly every day, cuts great had no issues with performance or accuracy. Laser sight is good, by its nature it is a bulky machine but does pack down for transport, would recommend this product.
Bought this to cut brass sheet. Not the easiest to assemble and you will need some help but once its done, its easy to use & does what it says. Cut 1.5mm brass so easily. So many options to cut different angles. 5*
Bought as birthday gift for Son , it was something he asked for and he is very pleased with it.I don’t actually know how it works but have had no complaints. Prompt delivery.
Need saw stand. Be careful when taking saw off stand heavy can topple and fall
basically a great saw – I use for firewood as a whole and its good cutting action and power works well, for panels and gates – works well too, smart – I had a previous smaller one that was good but motor burnt out in 7 years – so in all a good purchase
Bought to cut wooden sleepers for raised beds. It was easy to construct, especially following the really helpful YouTube video by Evolution. Straightforward to operate with the useful laser line. Only challenge was spotting how the pin to release the chop saw operated.
I have a friend who owns a builders yard with a industrial saw and he uses this for the other general cuts , he has had it for two years and its still going strong, when i looked at similar priced saws they didn’t have the same spec or build quality, my only concern was that it has been labelled as a overall machine with one blade that does everything, i was concerned on the finer cuts .
I bought a finer wood blade 80 teeth and it sorted out my laminate without a single burr on any piece i cut , it just feels meaty and makes me want to do more projects , ive borrowed tools of a friend before and paid him with beer but wish id bought my own years ago, ill never struggle with a hand saw again.
Ive also bought the stand which is an excellent addition giving you a stop to do multiple cuts the same length and support longer items like decking , its safe its great and i dare you not to smile once you have used i
Bulletproof very well made , i had gone to the usual retailers and looked at other machines but they all had weak bits that could potentially break easy .
I have a friend who owns a builders yard with a industrial saw and he uses this for the other general cuts , he has had it for two years and its still going strong, when i looked at similar priced saws they didn’t have the same spec or build quality, my only concern was that it has been labelled as a overall machine with one blade that does everything, i was concerned on the finer cuts .
I bought a finer wood blade 80 teeth and it sorted out my laminate without a single burr on any piece i cut , it just feels meaty and makes me want to do more projects , ive borrowed tools of a friend before and paid him with beer but wish id bought my own years ago, ill never struggle with a hand saw again.
Ive also bought the stand which is an excellent addition giving you a stop to do multiple cuts the same length and support longer items like decking , its safe its great and i dare you not to smile once you have used i
Great saw, cuts like a knife through butter.
Bought one that was damaged on arrival, a bit of a nightmare getting Hermes to collect it but bought another straight away.
Much cheaper than the default, makita rivals. I bought this based on blade size and cut depth. Also it has 2 adjustable clamps to hold material in place. My previous ryobi had only 1 clamp so it was a bit awkward. Easy to set up. Has excellent rpm which is a key to any saw. I previously had cordless battery ryobi. Electric works so much better.
he instructions a bit lacking in parts but i found this saw is a bargain in the best sense of the word
i found the saw is fantastic big and better than any saw i have bought in the last few years and i would put my name on it if i was famous ,i can;t say any better than that thank you, thank you [brilliant regards ….tom
he instructions a bit lacking in parts but i found this saw is a bargain in the best sense of the word
i found the saw is fantastic big and better than any saw i have bought in the last few years and i would put my name on it if i was famous ,i can;t say any better than that thank you, thank you [brilliant regards ….tom
Brilliant peice of machinery. Laser could be brighter as it is tough to see in sunlight.
I needed to build some decking for my garden. Whilst I have saws, circular, jigsaw and recip, I looked at some YouTuber’s videos and they were using similar saws – mostly much more expensive ones. After reviewing several possible options, the choice was made on:
1) ease of use
2) capabilities for this and other upcoming diy projects – multipurpose blade was a plus
3) value for money compared to more professional and cheaper setups
4 ) looks
To say it made my decking experience much easier was an understatement. Especially as I had to several angled cuts, mostly 45 but several others.
I’m not a professional, but the end result I am more than happy with the result. We now have a nice useable area for entertaining on. I’ve even fitted some very cool decking lights to finish it off- with a built in WiFi app so you can control the lights by music, use it for mood lighting for outside cinema etc.
Only gave 4**** as I’ve not had it long enough to see if the quality lasts.
I needed to build some decking for my garden. Whilst I have saws, circular, jigsaw and recip, I looked at some YouTuber’s videos and they were using similar saws – mostly much more expensive ones. After reviewing several possible options, the choice was made on:
1) ease of use
2) capabilities for this and other upcoming diy projects – multipurpose blade was a plus
3) value for money compared to more professional and cheaper setups
4 ) looks
To say it made my decking experience much easier was an understatement. Especially as I had to several angled cuts, mostly 45 but several others.
I’m not a professional, but the end result I am more than happy with the result. We now have a nice useable area for entertaining on. I’ve even fitted some very cool decking lights to finish it off- with a built in WiFi app so you can control the lights by music, use it for mood lighting for outside cinema etc.
Only gave 4**** as I’ve not had it long enough to see if the quality lasts.
i’ve been using this for over 5 months now, its very good, the only issue is with the laser, can’t adjust it perfectly, it has 2 screws for adjustment which i find not that grea
Great bit of kit buy the table as well definitely worth i
Evolution
Nice bit of kit tradesman kit so more than enough for what I needed it fo
Great bit of kit but you have to square it up before using.
Easy to put together out of the box. Has every function you could want and performs them all well. I cannot fault this saw at all. If you need a saw but don’t want to pay for the bigger names this is the one for you. The only issue I’ve had is the accuracy of the laser but tbh I don’t tend to use it anyway.
Easy to assemble and use.
Check all settings, mine was only slightly out blade being vertical.
Laser was way out, followed instructions supplied but could not correct the angle.
Several phones to Evolution and advise to turn the adjusting screws differentially. They admitted that the instructions are poor in this respect.
Quickly corrected on the machine.
Now a happy bunny.
Once you figure out the pictures its pretty easy to put together, the bolt which holds the blade down is quite stiff so use something to grip it and wd40 it to is slides back and forth easily.
Its quite wide because of the handles on either side, but they are only held on with two screws so its a matter of if you trust them to hold it.
So far pretty basic of what all these mitre saws do.
Once you figure out the pictures its pretty easy to put together, the bolt which holds the blade down is quite stiff so use something to grip it and wd40 it to is slides back and forth easily.
Its quite wide because of the handles on either side, but they are only held on with two screws so its a matter of if you trust them to hold it.
So far pretty basic of what all these mitre saws do.
First time using a power saw this size very easy to use saved me a lot of time if set up properly accuracy is good would recommend this saw.
Fantastic product. Fairly easy to assemble product following the videos provided with the instructions. Checked all default settings and cut accurately without need for any adjustments/calibrations. Purchased for decking/pergola home project and did not disappoint. Cut through timber joints and composite decking like butter and with a good finish.
I am sorry that i did not get this cutter/saw a long time ago.
I have been using it regulary since I ordered it .
It arrived the next day, well done, Thanks,
and the price was lower than the advertised price, 199.99
179.99
Excellent saw and bought at a good offer price. Perfect for my needs which are mainly woodworking so not tried it yet with other materials. Did need some minor adjustment to get everything square but this was a simple job. Recommended.
The mitre saw works very well but the laser does not do anything it just lights up but doesn’t shine onto what your cutting but I would still recommend the saw
Easy to set up, needed some adjustment but easy to do to ensure it was square. Very effective and a really good addition to my workshop.
Being new to woodwork (although I have lived 50 womanly years!!!) I was a bit unsure of how easy to use this would be.
I can say I need mot of worried. Following the assembly instructions from the QR card was simple enough. I am impressed with the ease of use and lovely precise straight cuts. The only slightly negative thing, make sure the blade is at full speed before attempting to cut and even though it has sturdy carrying handles it’s not so easy to move.
Highly recommended.
Being new to woodwork (although I have lived 50 womanly years!!!) I was a bit unsure of how easy to use this would be.
I can say I need mot of worried. Following the assembly instructions from the QR card was simple enough. I am impressed with the ease of use and lovely precise straight cuts. The only slightly negative thing, make sure the blade is at full speed before attempting to cut and even though it has sturdy carrying handles it’s not so easy to move.
Highly recommended.
Easy to set up and use, strong and sturdy and of course accurate. Laser guide is a god send. I bought the stand with mine, wise move as it improves the work. Really pleased, and as a beginner, I have just finished my very first project, a workbench with the help of this kit.
Used product for many diy project’s throughout the home . Also laying outside decking. Easy to use and very easy to set up . Down side the sawdust bag stays empty !!! Overall great value
Really well made, solid and we’ll featured saw. All but faultless!
So glad I got this. Easy setup once I watched the video. Have been able to cut Oak sleepers (have to turn them over) does a great clean cut. Has made diy so much easier. Has some handy clamps and the laser is good to help find the line. Well worth the money
Far better than my previous machine which lasted many years. I like the preset angles which slot in and are spot on once adjusted once. Had to wait until the price dropped to better the two previous machines I purchased for son and son in law.
Used for cutting MDF skirting board. It did the job
Very good solid tool, comes in parts, but required very little change to calibrate perfectly. Cuts very nearly, used first for assisting in fitting a new kitchen, so the cuts are on show and look perfect.
As with any saw of this type it is a bulky item, but two handles assist with moving it around and the included cosmos really help with precision.
Great value, solidly made
Amazing laser line accuracy and clean cut. Lots of sawdust despite the bag
Very happy with the easy way the saw works. Cheaper than other makes on the market.
Great for DIY projects. Used mainly so far for cutting t&g boards to length plus cutting skirting boards with 22.5 angles to fit around an octagonal conservatory. Had one malformed fixing screw which was immediately replaced by customer services. Laser guide is very useful but be aware that the plastic protective cap can become covered in wood resin causing the line to blur. Customer services explained how to remove the cap and clean in warm soapy water. I find the positioning of the two supplied clamps a little awkward to use as they often foul the maching when cutting angles – this isn’t really a problem as I just firmly hold the wood in place by hand.
This a great machine costing about a sixth of professional machines.
Great for DIY projects. Used mainly so far for cutting t&g boards to length plus cutting skirting boards with 22.5 angles to fit around an octagonal conservatory. Had one malformed fixing screw which was immediately replaced by customer services. Laser guide is very useful but be aware that the plastic protective cap can become covered in wood resin causing the line to blur. Customer services explained how to remove the cap and clean in warm soapy water. I find the positioning of the two supplied clamps a little awkward to use as they often foul the maching when cutting angles – this isn’t really a problem as I just firmly hold the wood in place by hand.
This a great machine costing about a sixth of professional machines.
i recived the saw few days before and today i open the box i the 1st time
the saw seems OK and working (i cut only one pice of wood for testing)
but the laser is not working!
i activate the laser from the on/off button located at the handle – no laser, no light caming from the laser pointer.
when i open the box and start to assembly the saw, the circular plastic window/gard was found out from the laser pointer, i install it back to his place but its still not working
what i do wrong?
Swift delivery,excellent packaging Instruction manual very comprehensive. The Saw itself is excellent and the multi-purpose blade gave a surprisingly fine cut on wood. The speed at which the blade starts up and how fast it stops is really impressive. Thus far the laser guide has been spot on. Overall I am very happy.
Excellent fast quick delivery service as well & loves it my hubby does well good Xmas pressent!!
Christmas present of the wife it’s fantastic perfect for DIY and for my job
Right, to be clear, this is the only mitre saw I have ever used. However, I am amazed at how well it cuts and what I can do with it. I have also purchased a diamond disc for cutting quarry tiles. It makes light work of cutting the quarries, at least so far! Much better than being sprayed with water from a tile cutting machine. However I have yet to see how long the diamond disc lasts. I shall report back in a while.
This product is well made and value for money however, the laser function did not work.
Right, to be clear, this is the only mitre saw I have ever used. However, I am amazed at how well it cuts and what I can do with it. I have also purchased a diamond disc for cutting quarry tiles. It makes light work of cutting the quarries, at least so far! Much better than being sprayed with water from a tile cutting machine. However I have yet to see how long the diamond disc lasts. I shall report back in a while.
The saw needs some assembly but the parts fit together easy enough. I made a table with 4xbraked castors to mount the fully assembled saw on, which works well. This saw is superior to my older one, having soft start and braked motor. Its very smooth in operation and cuts larger material. Very pleased with my purchase.
This is an excellent miter saw. Easy to use and very accurate. Also powerful. The laser guide works well.
Works well with the miter saw stand. Made the job very much easier all round.
Well designed product well made great range of adjustments and easily assembled
Brilliant value for money, a great piece of kit although the dust collection bag is next to useless, or I’m missing something! This is my first Evolution product, and my first foray into Sliding Compound Saws – I spent ages looking at alternative brands but with my home DIY budget I figured this we a well specc’d item that should more than cover my needs – so far – after only a little light use, I’m v pleased with my purchase!