Evolution Power ToolsR185CCSX+ Multi-Material Circular Saw, 1600 W, 230 V-Domestic

On kitting out a new workshop I thought I'd give Evolution a try with a few machines instead of my tried and tested main brands, mistake.Unfortunately I didn't get very far with this product, from the very first cut it went off alignment from the track and after taking the blade off discovered it was slightly bent.I can't say if it was bent before or after use but I was only cutting 3.6cm MDF.The dust extraction also barely seems to do anything useful.On contacting their support I was told I had used it wrong, insulting given my level of experience.I finished the job off with another brand which handled the task no problem.I wanted to support Evolution as a local manufacturer but have been disappointed on multiple products.

It's ok for the money, but overall knowing what I know now I'd save a little more and buy a different brand.- dust extraction is almost non existent - you will get dust everywhere - using a shop vac makes little difference.- it wasn't square out the box so I had to adjust - and it doesn't hold it's square so you will have to spend 10 minutes every few cuts checking and readjusting it with pieces of scrap wood.- The bevel scale can be adjusted but is only marked in 2.5 degree increments so is not useful for set up, you will need an angle gauge if you want to cut accurate bevels.- The depth gauge is not adjustable and marked in 5mm increments so also no good for setup, when used with a track the depth gauge is incorrect.-The splinter guard sort of works but not very well, this might be down to the multi material blade- the cut is generally quite poor, you can see the saw marks - might be solved with a different blade.- The bag is very nice and robust, but could have been slightly taller, it can be a fiddle to close.- the light is not that bright, I doubt you will really notice that it is on.- you can't use the splinter guard reliably as a guide to where your cut will be - you will have to line up the blade.- the front knob that is used to remove play in the track has to be readjusted for every cutOverall I'd say it is ok, but I wouldn't buy again or recommend to anyone, unless you are just doing rough cuts - don't expect to use this to do accurate cuts - getting a 90 degree cut can be achieved if you are prepared to put the time in after every few cuts to re-square up - test - re-square, test then cut every time you use the saw.

Nicely put together. The saw is weighty and has a nice feel to it. The rubberised handle feels good to hold. It definitely beats my old cheapo saw that I bought from B&Q years ago. If you are going to rip up a lot of sheet material it might be worth investing in the track as well. This unit can also be bought as a package with 3 track pieces (each 34cm, total 102cm) but to be honest you'd be better off buying the saw on it's own together with the 140cm 2 piece track (each being 70cm). You get a longer track which is only 2 pieces and copes better when cutting widths between 34cm and 68cm because you can use the 1 track piece rather than 2 pieces joined. You also get the 2 dedicated clamps with the 140cm track which are fantastic because they slot into the track and are clamped from underneath.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.

First of all its not a plunge saw its just a circular saw on the track. The circular saw is OK for the price with nice blade that can go through the different materials. The guide rail is useless two parts put together are not straight so forget about even cut. Let's be honest if you need a straight cut you need a single guide rail !!! if you build a shed and wants to cut any bigger board included guide rail will do the job. Before I bought it I knew about that so it doesn't bother me. I trim a bit two pieces to get better alignment and its fine. For longer cuts witch required more precise cut I will buy longer guide rail that's it. Overall its a good saw and for this price I cannot complain.I could off course buy a saw only and separate guide rail but here in a bundle was a really handy bag which I recommend.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.

I got this with some of the Evolution track system as well.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.