The New Evolution R185SMS-Li 18V Cordless Sliding Mitre Saw Review

The New Evolution R185SMS-Li 18V Cordless Sliding Mitre Saw Review - 5% 0ff see video description!

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2 жыл бұрын

This saw was provided by Evolution Power Tools for me to review. It is part of their new cordless range. In the review I demonstrate the features of the saw and show the multi purpose blade cutting various materials in a workshop environment. I think that this is a great saw.
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Пікірлер: 40

@afnankhokhar5578 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent review - was on the fence about this one but your review has certainly convinced me! Keep it up!

@RussellPlatten 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! :-)

@adrianbeck1654 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for a great review!…I have a 110 volt mitre saw from evolution,I’ve had it 3 years,I’m a carpenter snd I use it regularly.it still works as good as the day I brought it,I have been waiting patiently for evolution to produce a battery mitre saw…at last another epic product by evolution,and I’m grateful to you for a fantastic fully comprehensive review!…my next toy(tool buy)..kind regards Adrian(I’ve been a professional carpenter for 32 years,and love well made-reasonable priced tools because it costs enough to replace tools-especially if they get stolen-painful.

@RussellPlatten 2 жыл бұрын

I love the new saw Adrian, it is a real pleasure to use. My main saw is the R255SMS, but I can see me using this on my work bench for smaller cuts! :-)

@fxpeter22 2 жыл бұрын

Russell, many thanks for that very thorough review, to say I am impressed is an understatement. Looks like the piggy bank will get a hammering soon. Thanks again.

@RussellPlatten 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Peter, what a great comment for a reviewer to receive! :-)

@gunthermuller2697 2 жыл бұрын

Another brillant review, Russell. Thank you much! 👍😍

@RussellPlatten 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Günther, I hope you are well. Good to hear from you! :-)

@davedaniels8211 Жыл бұрын

Hi , I bought the corded R185+ on your recommendation a year ago . Love it . Will definitely upgrade to this model . All my other tools are Dewalt cordless , but their 'budget' mitre saws don't cut trenches . Thanks .

@RussellPlatten Жыл бұрын

It is a very handy saw Dave! :-)

@The_Arby 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one Russell....Good overall video of setup and cutting power...Hope your good and have a great weekend mate :-)

@RussellPlatten 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Russ. Another review to do before settling down for the weekend. Not as long as this one though! I hope you have a great weekend too bud! :-)

@The_Arby 2 жыл бұрын

@@RussellPlatten What's coming next mate ;-)

@RussellPlatten 2 жыл бұрын

LOL - read this after posting the next installment Russ! :-)

@richardevans2920 Жыл бұрын

Russell, great videos. Can you show a video of how to take the cutting head off the two rails please.

@RussellPlatten Жыл бұрын

Hi Richard. If you go to 3:34 on this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ms6Pd8mmx9uZmmg.html and look closely, you can see a hole in the cutting head with the silver rod showing through. When the cutting head clicks into place the pin on the rod pops into this hole. It is the same on the opposite side too. To remove the cutting head find something to push in the pin whilst gently pulling the cutting head backwards (lock the sliding rail to stop it from moving). It only needs to move very slightly to stop the pin from popping back out. Do the same on the other side, making sure the first pin does not pop back in and the head will pull off. 2:10 on the video will show how to reset the pins and give you a better idea of how the pins work. I hope this helps! :-)

@JG-fv9bv Жыл бұрын

Also compatible with Erbauer 18v ext batteries which is good as I've got a few bits of Erbauer 18v kit

@RussellPlatten Жыл бұрын

It saves a fair bit of money if you have the batteries! :-)

@charliecoughlan6596 Жыл бұрын

Good review

@RussellPlatten Жыл бұрын

Thank you Charlie! :-)

@TheGJC99 8 ай бұрын

A problem I’ve had with it is the base moves a lot when you change the degrees from say 0 to 45 and I can’t get a square straight cut without a lot of adjustments

@RussellPlatten 8 ай бұрын

There should be no movement on the table or the cutting head. Set the saw up for a cut and tighten the handle. Check for movement on table and the cutting head. If there is no movement, release the locking handle and move the saw left and right checking for looseness. If the table is loose and not smooth, there is a nut underneath the table. Tighten the nut to remove any looseness, ensuring that the table still moves smoothly. Then check the cutting head to make sure it is smooth and not loose. There is a nut on the back you can adjust for this. If there is nothing obviously wrong with the saw, contact Evolution support : evolutionpowertools.com/uk/contact/a/ I hope this helps. :-)

@thooney2934 Жыл бұрын

I got one of these and I was so chuffed when I used it on pine I thought it was really great up until I used it on oak. 😢.

@arnoldbarcevic3969 11 ай бұрын

Hi, just curious how did it performed cutting oak? What type of blade you were using? Thanks

@thooney2934 11 ай бұрын

@@arnoldbarcevic3969 40 tooth saxton blade..also with their 8ah battery cutting oak handrails and base rails.i got it on a good deal £120 for saw, saxton blade and 8ah battery with charger..if I had bought the kit new I would be devastated at that price.. absolute shite for hardwoods

@arnoldbarcevic3969 11 ай бұрын

@thooney2934 wow, diy price - diy performance, no miracle here apparently. I shall save up for 40v Makita then.

@thooney2934 11 ай бұрын

@@arnoldbarcevic3969 yes my friend 260mm 40v xgt all the way. 👍

@fredholmes6284 2 жыл бұрын

Takes the same batteries as the 18v ext erbauer batteries

@RussellPlatten 2 жыл бұрын

It does Fred. :-)

@fredholmes6284 2 жыл бұрын

@@RussellPlatten Aye Russell.. I have a few erbauer tools & batteries & I'm thinking about getting the evolution vacuum 18v

@RussellPlatten 2 жыл бұрын

I have used mine a few times since I was sent it Fred. It is great for quick clean ups. If you have the batteries, all the better! :-)

@fredholmes6284 2 жыл бұрын

@daz374 cheers 👍🏻

@thenaomimike Жыл бұрын

All straight cuts - is that all it does

@RussellPlatten Жыл бұрын

LOL - Note to self - Must try harder! Sorry Brian. :-)

@kojomensah7474 Жыл бұрын

The problem I see with these battery tools is how do you recycled the batteries where ever you go in the world Evo should make it that you can ship these batteries back to them no matter where you take their tools this should be the same for all brands of tools not just evo

@RussellPlatten Жыл бұрын

Our local council will take batteries for recycle. They pick them up on recycle day and ask that we leave them in a bag on top of the recycle bin. :-)

@MonaichFother 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting comments from KZfaqr Techmoan about reviewing stuff sent that you may find interesting? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fr2kgqSIvL-UYWQ.html

@RussellPlatten 2 жыл бұрын

After watching the video and a bit of investigation I have added 'Paid Promotion' to all relevant videos Paul. :-)

@MonaichFother 2 жыл бұрын

@@RussellPlatten Yeah, better to be safe than sorry. Maybe in future videos it might be worth explaining that KZfaq rules say you need to post that notification, but your review is not paid and you give an honest assessment of the product? It's complicated. :(

@RussellPlatten 2 жыл бұрын

It is what it is Paul. I will just carry on and add the disclaimer. Good to hear from you! :-)