Evolution Power Tools RAGE5 – S Rage 5-S Multi-Purpose Table Saw, 255 mm (230 V)
FEATURES
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Powerful MotorCut through up to 6mm mild steel thanks to Powerful 1500W hi-torque motor with optimized gearbox & blade system | Bevel & Mitre CapabilityAchieve up to a 45° bevel or 60° mitre by turning the bevel wheel at the front or the angle settings on the material pusher. Use the detents to reach the required angle every time! | Sliding TableWhen making a cut using the sliding table, ensure the anti-vibration clamp is secure to achieve a clean, precise cut |
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Built-In Table ExtensionsLeft and right table extensions support wide work-pieces with a table surface area of 1200mm x 640mm when fully extended | Easy to Transport & StoreThanks to the collapsible frame, foot pedal and wheels, going from cutting, to storing the RAGE5-S is a very quick & easy process | Effective Dust ExtractionKeep your workshop clean! With Integrated dust ports above and below the blade, dust is captured when fitted to a vacuum system |
Precise Angle Settings
Achieve a perfect -60˚ – +60˚ mitre cut with the simple adjustment of the material pusher. Evolution saws cut accurately to within 0.5˚
MULTI-MATERIAL CUTTING
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Mild SteelCut weld-ready mild steel, whether that be 6mm sheet or tube material | Wood with Embedded NailsCut through hardwood, softwood, reclaimed timber. Even wood with embedded nails! | AluminiumCuts through aluminium materials such as checker plate with virtually no heat or sparks! | AcrylicCuts through plastics such as acrylic sheets & drainage tubing cleanly without burning or melting |
| Weight: | 28.5 kg |
| Size: | 230 V – Domestic |
| Dimensions: | 94 x 75 x 105 cm; 28.5 Kilograms |
| Model: | RAGE5 – S |
| Part: | 057-0001 |
| Pack Quantity: | 1 |
| Batteries Included: | No |
| Manufacture: | Evolution Power Tools |
| Quantity: | 1 |
| Size: | 230 V – Domestic |
Best table saw by miles for the money. Better features than most high end portable saws and wider cut capacity. Very sturdy fence and cut accuracy plus the wood blade gives great finishes
The Saw is fantastic quality and great value for money. There was just a small delay on the delivery but I was well informed of this.
That said after using it a number of times I found it ideal for what I wanted, and I was using it mostly to cut hardwood which it did very accurately, I even cut my Aluminium stair spindles to length with ease and with a nice clean smooth edged cut, the only drawback I found was the sliding bed was loose fitting in the guide making it difficult to achieve the correct angle cut, overall this is a great saw for a reasonable price
This is a brill product for the price. By far worth it over the cheaper versions. It took 2 of us a bit to assemble, having never built one before I get why. It’s sturdy, fold’s away easily and can be moved around as you need. Best bit, my blade was perfectly straight once attached so no adjusting.
Very good product for the price. Soft start and a decent sized work surface. Don’t know about durability as I’ve not used it enough but if it’s like my rage mitre saw then it will be mi
A good saw and great if Ida short of space and need to put the saw away! The fence and blade were so far out of alignment it was visible to the eye but half an hour on YouTube gave great advice on how to rectify this easily! The fence is poor and I will be upgrading this as soon as possible! Great cuts when set up correctly!
Not a bad product but the plastic fittings are a little fragile
Nice and light weight, easy to set up, good quality
I love this machine it makes my job so much easie
Fantastic tool.
I know some people have criticises thr build quality but for this price I think it is stellar.
There’s a couple of plastic components but the overall build quality of up to a heat standard and it cuts perfectly. The multi material blade is nice and has a tiny kerf for its cutting power. The motor hasn’t struggled with anything and the fence has been a great upgrade from my old job site saw.
A little setup and the measure is dead on and the fence remains straight without worry.
The mitre gauge is a little unreliable at first, I’d recommend shimming the slide to remove the slight side to slide play and swap it’s fence out for a sacrificial board or something. It’s definitely best used the the sliding table feature which I have to say is great.
I like th included stand. It’s very sturdy and quick to raise or lower. It definitely makes moving the heavy saw easier.
It’s frustrating (as I work in a very small shop) that it’s footprint is so large – may not be an issue for everyone but worth keeping in mind if the stand is an important aspect for you.
Overall a great saw with a great selection of accessories.
Does exactly what I was looking for, as a DIYer this tool covers all the bases and would be useful for more than I need to do! Fairly easy to build, just read the instruction book. Great to store as it folds up very quickly and without effort Accurate cuts and easy to adjust for different widths and angles Blade cuts all that I have tried it with- all in all very satisfied.
I have not long unpacked and built my saw, so I believe I have the latest instructions. (Jan 2020)
Although Evolution tell you in the instruction that you should always use the guard and use the sub fence for ripping, they have FAILED to make it clear IMOA that to fit the guard so that it works correctly you are required to adjust the riv RIVING KNIFE to just about it’s full height so that the GUARD will work even if you have only a small amount of blade above the table.
The SUB FENCE that possibly 99.99% of people WILL NOT USE, but it is there as another SAFETY AID for when you RIP CUT real wood ie 4×2 etc, it should be fitted so that the furthest point of the SUB FENCE is aligned with about the centre of the blade ie the blades highest point, this is so that it the timber you are ripping want to move away from the blade once it has been cut it has somewhere to go and A. will help stop burn marks, but more importantly B. prevent it from pushing itself off the fence onto the blade, which is another reason, for KICKBACK !!
So there you have it, the chose is yours, be safe, don’t rush, and stop and think about what you are going to do, and if it does not feel right, DON’T DO IT and find ANOTHER WAY, that’s SAFER!!!!!!!!!! AS THIS IS THE ONE TOOL THAT PUTS MORE PEOPLE INTO A&E every year!
Great tool, lots of plastic components so not sure on longevity but for the price can’t complain.
Evolution have great customer service and their blades are excellent.
I’ve been really impressed with this mobile table saw. It’s easy to get in and out of the shed and the blade was @ 89.6deg when I put it together with no adjustments. It’s not that hard to assemble. Legs are a bit tricky as the instructions aren’t great but if you find it really difficult then I think you might want to think a bit harder about what kind of saw you really need.
It’s not a soft start but it doesn’t have a scary jump start either.
Sliding mitre slot has a little play but is easily sorted.
The fence clamps on both ends and I’ve found it very accurate once in place.
Wish it (still) had a larger off button that you could hit with your knee but it’s really a great piece of kit and I’ve started using it more and more.
Only thing I dislike was the instructions to assemble the folding legs. After a few rearranging parts it was up and running. Don’t underestimate the size of this tool. It’s a beast.
I really feel this is a very versatile table saw, especially its capability of multi material cutting. The table extensions have been extremely useful and the 90mm cutting depth is vital given the first jig you will likely make is a Cross Cut Sledge, this will subtract from the cutting depth somewhat. I only wish the model I have came with the flap type of stop switch as you can press Stop with your knee whilst maintaining a safe position around the job. With the small button type, I need to be certain the blade is clear before I take my eyes off the job and look for the red button.
This saw is much bigger than I imagined even when folded. The attachments work well and the blade is excellent. However the small illustrations in the assembly instructions are far from clear making it very difficult to assemble. The blade guard is useless and when fitted will only allow the blade to descend half way. I believe the guard to be dangerous and I have removed it. Other than the above, it is an excellent machine for the price paid to Amazon.
Trully amazing product. Would like to have a suplyer in Lithuania, as this brand is very good. There some down sides in overall build quality, but in general I love working with evolution products.
Love the saw and all its features, the sliding bed is brilliant no longer use my cross cut sledge
This machine is every bit as good as they say it is and more I don’t know where to start to tell you how good it is the best thing to do is if you need a table saw you will not be disappointed I’d like to give it 10 stars and this is no exaggeration just brillia
I have never owned or used a table saw before and did a lot of research before I purchased one. Initially, I was going to buy the cheaper model but there are a number of reviews on YouTude suggested this is better value for money.
The instructions that came with it were no more than ok and I resorted to YouTube again to see how things lined up.
Once assembled I found the saw to work extremely well and it has enabled me to attempt things that seemed far away. I struggle to draw a line with a straight ruler and have found the fence to be sturdy and accurate.
The only issue I have is the amount of sawdust it chucks out. I have it Scheppach HA1000 vac and there still seems to be a lot of sawdust on the workshop floor, way more than I would expect. I have contacted Evolution support and working with them. Although they haven’t fixed the issue they respond fast.
The only reason I dropped a star is because of the sawdust problem.
Very good buy on my part!!! I have cut 3mm aluminum sheet, ply, and timber with no problems at all.
Brilliant, since I brought this I have made many things and all are very accurately cut.
Was not that easy to assemble by the instructions, but got there in the end. Not used yet, but looks sturdy.
Great saw. Purchased to replace a cheap model, buy cheap buy twice! Perfectly accurate for the price range & part-time wood worker. Sliding mitre table is a brilliant addition and I’ve never seen it on any other saw. Personally I don’t use the frame it sits on but the concept is a great idea. Would fully recommend this saw for those on a budget so nice to have accurate clean cuts.
A great all round table saw easy to store away
Assembly instructions were not as clear as they could be. However once assembled it is very versatile and well constructed. It stows away very neatly and takes up remarkably little space.
It’s a fantastic saw, the table extensions are really useful can easily rip a large sheet of ply or mdf, the full fence also helps to keep the cuts accurate. The assembly is a little tricky but doable. Moving it around is so easy would definitely recommend this piece of kit.
A very good tool. Not as sturdy as a workshop table saw but excellent for taking on site. Much better than cheap table saws in that the table and guides are sturdy and accurate. Happy with my purchase and find evolution tools to be great quality for the money and sit between DIY and Pro.
Great I love it and the gate is solid and I looked at loads for double the cost and this is the best by far. Well impressed
Assembly was a little confusing but I got everything put together after a few tries. The instructions were a bit feeble to my way of thinking and could easily have been clearer. Once assembled by referring to the photographs on the box the machine is really good and does a fine job. I still haven’t figured out how the measurement rail is meant to be accurate but even on industrial saw benches I use a tape to confirm and a test ‘notch’ to confirm setting.
All in all though I haven’t seen anything as good as this anywhere near the price and quality. It folds into an easily stored unit.
Was gift for husband and he loves it …. great quality and price
Took me half an hour to assemble. love the way it foldaways flat against the wall. used it several times since i had to dismantle the blade had a slight wobble now perfect. A nice piece of kit brillia
They are machine ground so be prepared to put in a lot of work with the initial sharpen but once this is done, they keep an edge very well.
It has so many useful features. Not easy to put together but a quick video on YouTube and all sorted.
Took nearly 2 hours to assemble firstly because I had some of the nuts missing, secondly the instructions are unclear I had to refer to the picture on the box, once assembled it is a large machine and surprisingly light and easy to move and fold up or down, I can’t wait to put it to good use
The instructions were simple enough to follow for the assembly of the machine, there are videos on YouTube too, I did find a spring that had popped out from inside but a quick call to Evolution support easily sorted it, they even sent me a diagram showing how to do it.
The saw itself did not need any adjustment doing to it (bonus ) and it is very easy to use and seems to tackle anything I throw at it, I have finer blades from other machines that were not up to much and with inserts work well in this machine.
Everything about this saw bench is good and I cannot fault it 8 months onward, oh 1 small point, the mains lead could be a little longer guys.
Very happy with this saw. I got it nearly half price from the pre used warehouse. Was only the packaging was damaged. Saw was perfect.
Good saw, does what I need it too. Table could do to be 40mm wider for what I do but can’t win them all! Happy with i
Excellent full length slider for cross cuts. Very good portability. A little tricky to assemble but not a problem since only needs to be done once!
Incredible saw for the money. Strong and powerful motor on the hardest of timber! Fiddly to build but worth every penny and more! Great product.
Very nice hardware. Assembling was easy, just pay attention to instructions and you’re all set. It works just smooth and fine, and for the price I recommend it!
Great table saw for the cost. Good solid fence. Table extensions are of good quality. East to set up and mobile. Also good torque on the blade. I don’t use a vacuum for the dust so it tends to clog up with sawdust.
This is a brilliant bit of kit. I’ve made lots of stuff with wood with this helping me make precise cuts.
Building frame was not so easy, but looks good when built.saw working great,running it off Honda petrol generator.
Great piece of kit well made and lighter than I thought. Took a bit of setting up to get cuts true, which is much the same for others I have bought. All in all a good purchase and a great price. Would highly recommend.
Fantastic saw. Easy to use. Powerful and versatile. Wish I’d had one years ago.
Easy to set up, folds away to save space and a great addition to my workshop. Initially I have made wood items for the home , sawing large pieces of wood, with ease. Wished I had purchased sooner.
Didn’t like the instruction manual, the fence wasn’t at 90 degrees to the table and I needed to make a washer so that I could make a half and half joint jig. Fitting a new blade is a little difficult as there isn’t enough space for my fingers. As for the rest it was all set ready for use. The extending table is great and easy to use. The mitre guide when used in the table top slide is absolutely great, cuts very accurate mitres. Be aware that you should always check that the guide is at the correct angle using a separate gauge but that goes for every saw table mitre guide.
Over all very good value for the money would recommend to any DIY or even craftsman users.
Having read other reviews regarding the machine they turned out to be correct. The saw is well made and
went together easily and was accurate from the start with little adjustment required which was easy to do.
Great value for the money.
I was very happy with this saw realy good price compared with some other saw ,it was a shame that the switch went wrong and the would not send me a new one i could have replaced it, but i had to send it back and pay the post but Amazon are going to refund it. so al is well ,i must say that Amazon service has been great.
Assembly not as bad as some previous reviewers had stated. Price reflects the accuracy of the measurement scales and the mitre gauge a little too sloppy but this can work in your favour if you need to do some careful trimming requiring slight angles.
I spent ages researching table saws. This saw is excellent, very accurate cutting is possible because the fence is secured at both ends ( a common problem ). It stores easily and it’s easy to get out and start using. Very good value for money compared to other makes. Highly recommended.
This has earned its reputation as being the best table saw under 400. Solid fence with a wide ripping width. Folds down easily for storage and transport. Well worth paying a bit more than one of the entry-level table saws for this one.
A bit of bother putting together, but am pleased with the saw as it cuts very well & gives good accurate results.
ook the overhead off the saw as it was not allowing me to saw through it was catching on the wood ,after a few ajustments it now fly,s great bit of kit for the money
Excellent bit of kit. This is my second Evolution saw, my other one is a cross cut chop saw.
This does everything I want it too.
Only fault I have found is there is no soft start, but have now got used to it.
I did have a slight problem putting saw together but watched U tube video which helped me.
I use this on all types of wood. I also recycle wood when making things and do not have to worry about any nails that may be left in the old wood. I can increase or decrease depth of cut, I can also cut differing angles.
It folds down for easy storage and transportation.
This is a excellent bench saw.
Very clever design, pity the designers haven’t tried to wheel it through an average doorway though – should’ve thought about that!
Ok but not brilliant. Blade not perpendicular when set to 0. Also, the knife not aligned. As others have mentioned, blade guard not great but if you put your piece underneath it before starting, will do the job. Assembly instructions could be better.
Easy to work with and the most useful tool in my workshop
The machine is brilliant. The pictures are of damage to the box when delivered by DPD! I was amazed that it wasn’t smashed to peices.
It took me about 2hrs to assemble it, patients and quite a bit of know how is required. But once done it cuts brilliantly, very clean, and accurate.
Now for the good, This thing is a beast, with the arms extended fully and someone else to assist I was able to push through a 3/4 inch thick 8×4 sheet of Ply in about 1/4 of the time it would have taken me just to get my straight edge all sorted and clamped into place for a Circular saw cut. The fence and guide whilst being a little stiff to start seems to stay true to the blade, the protractor and slide rail work perfectly for smaller pieces that requireangled cuts. Once I finish building my shed I will be using this a lot more, after which I will come back and update this review a little, maybe even add some photos 🙂
Great saw,cuts straight,great sliding fence,easy to move round and the sliding maitre bed is brilliant.Well worth the money.
Only critcism I could make is the black sawblade guard. Should be in clear plastic…. other than that this is an excellent piece of machinery and I highly recommend it with confidence.
Excellent for the money, really happy so far and wheels are grea
Arrived before it was meant too,
well packaged,
instructions are a waste of time, YouTube it for better ones
Only used it quickly but seams good, not very noisy , sturdy , easy to put up and down although a few bolts were tricky to get in there holes.
Happy with it so far, the weekend jobs will tell the truth but I’m quite confident it’ll pass the tes
Not as difficult to put together as reports said as long as you read the instructions first and understand the parts supplied. As for the saw a little bit of time setting the blade up ensures square cuts with a strong parallel fence. Right angle fence a little loose but used with care is more than adequate. Not yet tried the sliding table. Folding facility really useful allowing the storage up against the shed wall, and table not so heavy that it can not be moved side ways. Much sturdier than expected. Up to now only one down side, if not using the square fence there is no where to store it on the machine not a biggy but would be useful.
I stand between two chairs, this table saw or better the Bosch PTS10. I have look many onlinetests and films by youtube and then I have think, for this price I don’t can make a mistake. And I love the saw. Yes, you must put any fine tuning for the angles, the sliding minter fence, but this was go in one hour and then the saw goes fine. I only saw wood with the saw im my workroom, for funiture.
Awesome product for the price. It has features that saws double the price have . This is a total bargain.
This is absolutely perfect, especially for the price. I have cut so many pieces of wood with this now, and never had any problems.
after a battle with DPD I collected it from their dept in Dagenham it had not beened delivered and the driver had signed my name as it had . the box was broken and damaged but managed to fit it up and works well
I tested by trimming an old section of door frame timber that had a few nails in it which it not only cut without any problem but also enabled me to make all four sides perfectly square. That’s a degree of accuracy I did not expect. It can be set to trim wafer thin cuts of wood. The dust extraction facility is excellent when used with my vac. It’s easy to fold away for storage and quite manoeuvrable which was an important consideration for me as my work space is limited.
All in all I am very well pleased with this machine and I expect to get extensive use out of it. I would recommend it both for a DIY enthusiast and a tradesman (or woman )
Used a few times and has done what was asked of it, the large table makes working easy and safe
Brilliant piece of equipment, well worth the money, very accurate cuts, way much better than my last table saw the Einhell. cant see a better deal than this for the price very pleased.
well this was a gift but sent one back it is good when working packaging is not very substantial for such a heavy piece of machinery all in all my husband is pleased
As just about everyone reports on this and the fury table saw, the blade guard is crappy, and needs modifying to be reliable or leaving off to remove the hindrance, at your own risk of course.
5 out 5 though, I’m chuffed with it!
Minus points: a bit heavy, but that’s probably a good thing given its purpose; and it is on wheels which makes things easier. No soft start, so it starts with a bang.
takes about 20mins to build it up and folds away neat.