Evolution Heavy Duty Mitering Chop Saw: Is it Worth the Money? I Think So and Show You Why. (

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Evolution S355MCS 14" Metal Cutting Mitering Chop Saw: amzn.to/475AKhw
This amazing machine is the answer to my frustration with cutting metal with my abrasive wheel chop saw, which while it has served me well, is slow to cut thicker material and leaves it extremely hot after the cut. But as you will see, this mitering chop saw is the cat’s meow.
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00:00 Introduction
01:06 Features & Specs
02:50 Some Assembly Required
06:31 Testing the Saw
14:20 Pros & Cons
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@keithrayeski6417 6 ай бұрын

Well Martin, as expected, an award winning comprehensive and unbiased review and analysis!! It certainly is a beast at 77 lbs, and nearly 900 bucks! If I did more metal work, it would be a great asset to shop. Thanks for sharing it. It’s just darn nice to see you back in the queue again!!👍🏻 A most happy, healthy and prosperous new year!!

@DIYMyWay 6 ай бұрын

Thank you kindly, Keith! Yes it is HEAVY! Not sure where they hide the anvil in it. Thanks for watching! I hope you have a wonderful new year as well!

@av-il6bf 6 ай бұрын

SAW this video coming a mile away!!!

@tractortalkwithgary1271 6 ай бұрын

One big advantage yours has over mine is the miter feature. I can position the fence at an angle but not as accurately as you can. Very nice saw Martin. You win the much coveted “Tractor Talk With Gary “ thumbs up 👍🏻

@DIYMyWay 6 ай бұрын

Yes, I love the rotating miter table as opposed to just crudely angling the fence like with my old chop saw. Thanks for the 👍!

@terryk3118 6 ай бұрын

Good to see another of your detail rich videos! Interesting that when I was younger made in Japan meant it was a piece of crap. Now made in Japan implies it's a quality item. Was looking for a bandsaw, now I will have to give this some consideration.

@DIYMyWay 6 ай бұрын

Happy New Year, Terry! Yes, I too remember when Japan meant junk but now it usually means quality. Depending on the size of the bandsaw, it can cost as much or a lot more than this saw. However, the blades don’t cost as much but I don’t think they would last a long and I don’t think they can be resharpened. Also changing them is probably a bigger hassle than it is on the Evolution. Thanks for watching and good luck with your choice!

@LouisianaTractorworks 5 ай бұрын

Really good review Martin! A really nice metal miter saw. Some times pricey is worth every penny. Have a good week, and hope you have a great year! See ya!

@DIYMyWay 5 ай бұрын

Thanks John! It is sure a SWEET tool to add to my shop. Thanks for watching and I hope you have an awesome week and new year ahead!

@watershedoverlook 6 ай бұрын

Wow, what an impressive piece of kit, Martin. It certainly would be overkill for my limited metal work, but I have a friend that I am going to share this video with! Great, comprehensive review as always. Happy New Year!

@DIYMyWay 6 ай бұрын

Hi Chris! Yes, I agree and it’s probably overkill for me too but I can live with that. Thanks for watching and happy New Year to you too!

@RCAFpolarexpress 6 ай бұрын

Happy New Year Sir ; ) That is a big cutting chop saw ; ) Abrasive or cutting wheels saws also make a lots of dusts ; ( Outstanding Cutting Demos Sir ; ) Be Well Sir Cheers ; )

@DIYMyWay 6 ай бұрын

Happy New Year Dave! I hope you have a wonderful 2024! Thanks for watching!

@phillyfathead 6 ай бұрын

Good luck with the new investment!

@DIYMyWay 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! Happy New Year!

@tractortalkwithgary1271 6 ай бұрын

Good evening Martin. Happy New Year. I have a big Makita. Have had it for years. Works great. Your saw looks pretty heavy duty. Yes indeed! They are heavy. I always carry mine outside of the shop to do any cutting. Had a good friend that burnt his shop to the ground after using one.

@DIYMyWay 6 ай бұрын

Hey Gary! Happy New Year to you too! Your friend burned his shop down?! Must have been using an abrasive cutting wheel. Thanks for watching!

@alanesterline2310 5 ай бұрын

Great video! I may have to start saving for one. Two things on cleaning up the chips, I don't know if they still do but harbor freight has a magnetic pickup tool with a hand release, I think it is about 3' long. Another is if you have a magnetic tweaker screwdriver they will pick up shavings and a tap against the edge of the trash can will knock them off. Learned this cleaning out Electrical cabinets after holes were drilled in them in the middle of no where.

@DIYMyWay 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Alan! I already bought a Harbor Freight magnetic floor sweep, the 22” wide one and it’s great! Thanks for watching!

@nafex3740 6 ай бұрын

Well done, Martin 😂 Nice work buddy 👏 Excellent !!! Happy New Year my friend 🌲🎆🎇

@DIYMyWay 6 ай бұрын

Thanks! Happy new year to you too!

@GrampiesWorkshop 6 ай бұрын

Hello there Martin!! This sure looks like a great saw. I have a metal grinding chop saw and I agree with you on it's abilities. It can cut metal but is slow and leaves the work piece hot. This saw looks like a winner in just the fact that the material is not hot when finished the cut!! On the expensive side though, but for a serious DIY'er I can see where it would be a great tool for the shop! Thanks for sharing and take 'er easy!!

@DIYMyWay 6 ай бұрын

Hey MIke! Yes, it seems to be, and though it’s expensive, it sure makes cutting metal so much easier and faster. Thanks for watching!

@GrampiesWorkshop 6 ай бұрын

Martin, you mentioned about all the chips from this new saw, but with the grinding wheel saw, the mess is a lot worse. The metal dust is in the air too. Your saw is much better and better for you health wise too!! Take care!!@@DIYMyWay

@samengler539 6 ай бұрын

Nice saw Martin I’m sure you find a way to hook up your dust collector for those chips. As always good job.

@DIYMyWay 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Sam! Yes, I already have a plan for that. Thanks for watching!

@phattdaddy63 6 ай бұрын

Hi Martin. Obviously for your shop this was a no brainer investment. Metal cutting saws such as yours are such a time saver along with the versatility of the miter capabilities. Sooner or later one or more of those fine metal shavings/burrs will infiltrate a finger or 2. It almost has to happen. Been there done that and I did not like it. You may want to invest in a pair of tweezers and a strong magnifier. Awesome saw, great upgrade! Thanks for sharing. Happy New Year!

@DIYMyWay 6 ай бұрын

Yes, it was well worth it for me. Having had to pluck many metal shavings from my fingers over the years, we have many tweezers and even a jeweler’s magnifying loop for extraction. Thanks for watching and Happy New Year!

@JCWren 6 ай бұрын

It's on the list, after a few other items. One thing I hadn't realized is how long the spin-down time is on the blade, and that it doesn't use dynamic braking like my 10+ year old DeWalt chop saw. Table saws sold into the European market require dynamic braking with a maximum 10 second spin-down time. I don't know if chop saws have the same requirement, or if this one would comply. Also, for chip pickup, check out the Evolution MCC390 Magnetic Chip Collector. A couple other channels have shown them, and they appear to work really well. I need to order one for picking up junk out the plasma table.

@DIYMyWay 6 ай бұрын

Looking at the video, I think it took about 8 seconds to stop so it probably meets the European requirement. I know about the chip collector and may get one later. Thanks for watching!

@alittleofthisandalittleofthat 6 ай бұрын

Now why do you do this to me. 😂 I bought a plasma cutter as per your recommendation. 👍 I think I’ll have to save for this one. Room for it would be a problem as well.

@DIYMyWay 6 ай бұрын

No need to thank me. I’m happy to inflict mental and financial anguish on my subscribers and expect nothing in return. Thanks for watching!

@gckshea 6 ай бұрын

I'd love to have it. However, I don’t do enough fabrication to justify the cost. Just like many tractor attachments and accessories; they would be nice...but.

@DIYMyWay 6 ай бұрын

I know what you mean. I don’t do a lot of fabrication, but I’m impatient and hate wasting a lot of time on the set up and the long cut times with an abrasive wheel chop saw. Thanks for watching!

@davidcharles3131 6 ай бұрын

Happy new year Martin. Wow, what a beautiful saw. You said blades were expensive, how many abrasive blades would you use. Those aren’t cheap any more and you go through those in a hurry or least I do. Ive also caught things on fire. Thanks for sharing.

@DIYMyWay 6 ай бұрын

Happy New Year, David! You have a good point about the abrasive blades. They aren’t cheap either and like you said, can catch things on fire. Thanks for watching!

@unclebuck5051 5 ай бұрын

I have an Evolution chop saw, not the beast you have, that works like a charm. Abrasives saws are now obsolete as far as I'm concerned.

@DIYMyWay 5 ай бұрын

I agree with you. I don't think I could go back to using an abrasive chop saw.

@Ed-jg3ud 6 ай бұрын

Do you have to worry about small offcuts getting flung out at high speed? I know not to lift the blade until it stops but even going slow and doing that shooting a piece of metal would be a fear of mine

@DIYMyWay 6 ай бұрын

That’s a possibility if the piece being cut off is very narrow and can slip through the fence opening but that’s why I always year a full face shield when using many of my power tools. Thanks for watching!

@bloop6812 6 ай бұрын

Speaking of face shields where did you get the one your wearing and what manufacturer makes it thanks oh great tutorial as usual 😊