R210CMS

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.

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.

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).