Evolution S355MCS 14" Miter Chop Saw - Test and Review

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  • čas přidán 17. 11. 2022
  • My honest review of the Evolution 14" Metal Cutting Miter Chop Saw. Does it cut rail road track?
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Komentáře • 151

  • @MakingStuff
    @MakingStuff  Před rokem +5

    DISCOUNT CODE PLEASE READ! Evolution has suspended the discount code for this item. It still works for other items, just not this one. I will post updates here once this issue has been resolved. Thanks for your understanding.

  • @BretChilcott
    @BretChilcott Před rokem

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I just bought this saw and you confirmed that it is a great saw.

  • @karlfrederick5731
    @karlfrederick5731 Před 27 dny

    I watched all of the top rated reviews CZcams sent me on the Evolution saw. Yours is by far the very best, concise and illustrative video review. Your video is more than twice as illustrative as for the saw's individual features, as the others. Evolution should put your review on their site -- most everything I wanted to know. And then you brought out the railroad track. Nicely done. Very much considering a puchase.

  • @hubertrobinson8825
    @hubertrobinson8825 Před rokem

    About 5yrs ago I bought the evolution rage 14in saw at Home Depot but typical Home Depot is discontinued they carried an avanti brand blade for it that too got the axe now I'm getting a kinda alright Hercules blade from harbor freight hope they keep them around for the extender future but back to this new saw it looks like a shop only tool to me which is great I'd still keep the rage on my welding truck your video is giving me a whole lots of ideas of a dedicated shop saw

  • @tiredoldman5329
    @tiredoldman5329 Před rokem +1

    It's amazing how it cut the track like that!

  • @dubltap7216
    @dubltap7216 Před rokem +7

    Just bought this exact saw. It's a beautiful thing.

    • @rmTheWalrus
      @rmTheWalrus Před 11 měsíci

      I have the original version of the saw (the non miter version) which works great, but wish I’d have waited a bit and got this. (I haven’t looked to see whether they have a retrofit kit …. If not I hope they eventually make one)

  • @hackish1
    @hackish1 Před rokem +2

    Thanks for the review. I don't think having the blade contact the entire face of the stock is exactly best practice, but even so, it still appears to have done a decent job of cutting. It looks like the back adjustment would allow the blade contact to be adjusted for a better cutting process. I was wondering if it moves back far enough to start the cut on the corner of your material, especially while mitre cutting, where it would not be possible to mount the stock in any orientation except flat?

  • @AmateurRedneckWorkshop

    Thanks for the review. I have an Evolution saw and I like it a lot. Keep on keeping on.

  • @timNgarland
    @timNgarland Před rokem +6

    For best blade life, you want the cut to be on a leading or trailing edge,
    Not directly on the flat surface.

  • @eclecticmakerspace
    @eclecticmakerspace Před rokem +7

    I have the Makita metal cutting saw with a similar blade. It's been a good saw, but this looks much more useful with angle features and clamping options. Time to upgrade!

    • @R3dL1ght5
      @R3dL1ght5 Před rokem

      yeah I've been holding out for another manufacture to do one but its time to ditch that same Makita I've had for 5 years

    • @getdirecti0ns
      @getdirecti0ns Před rokem +1

      I have the same Makita, awesome straight cuts but a pain for miters! I kept wishing they would come out with a cold cut mitre saw😮

  • @jasonvandervalk3679
    @jasonvandervalk3679 Před 11 měsíci

    My first time seeing this saw. Amazing

  • @KnoxMachining
    @KnoxMachining Před rokem +5

    I always let the saw spin down before raising the blade, to reduce the risk of having one of the teeth yanked off. The end cut can get caught up and destroy teeth.

    • @InchFab
      @InchFab Před 9 měsíci

      Do you have evidence of this wives tale?

  • @HaynesJP
    @HaynesJP Před rokem

    What a good hands on review!!!

  • @charlesmoeller-vu9nq
    @charlesmoeller-vu9nq Před 11 měsíci

    ..Ater watching I'm ordering this with those other blades for my new welding/fabrication shop.

  • @brianmunyon5669
    @brianmunyon5669 Před rokem

    I have one of the originals. I wish I had gotten that version, too sweet!

  • @YooToobz
    @YooToobz Před rokem

    Great review. Thank you

  • @BenMitro
    @BenMitro Před rokem

    Works like magic...wow.

  • @MRNVCDIY
    @MRNVCDIY Před rokem

    Very good chop saw...nice video

  • @kentuckytrapper780
    @kentuckytrapper780 Před rokem +1

    Alsome review, the railroad track sold it.👍👍👍

  • @adlirtavilov
    @adlirtavilov Před rokem

    Nice review 👍🏻

  • @gonedeepseafishing
    @gonedeepseafishing Před rokem +1

    When you cut that rail road track I was SOLD!

  • @theplantpotman
    @theplantpotman Před 5 měsíci

    👍 hi from 🇮🇲 great video, i bought one yesterday direct from evo uk, £674 i had 10% discount 🙏 well well its frikin awesome, ive had the s355cps chop saw for around 8mths but man this is the dogs bollocks😂😂 i just removed the handle assy from cps which has a soft start sys and im so impressed, well worth the investment, cps up for sale now!
    Love ya chanell man 👍💯

  • @CraigHollabaugh
    @CraigHollabaugh Před rokem +2

    Mine arrived a couple days ago!

  • @scottjune3554
    @scottjune3554 Před rokem

    Nice review

  • @TheMixmastamike1000
    @TheMixmastamike1000 Před rokem

    cool saw. the wand works better if you slide the chip guard a couple inches away from the grip.

  • @minskmade
    @minskmade Před rokem

    i have the other two they made...was patiently waiting for them to make a mitre version.....we should get an additional discount for contributing to their research :P...do they still have the bolt that lets you control the depth of the cut?..that came in handy for making my plasma table water bed grid...

    • @MakingStuff
      @MakingStuff  Před rokem

      No it doesn't have any type of stop for depth of cut. It just goes all the way through, LOL. Thanks for watching!

  • @glendoer3880
    @glendoer3880 Před rokem

    Wonder how this works in costs compared to fiber blades??

  • @FinancialPrepper
    @FinancialPrepper Před rokem

    Great video 🎉. I also built a jet boat. It’s a lot of fun.

  • @johnw4590
    @johnw4590 Před 9 měsíci

    Great video! Impressive for sure! How long do the steel blades last?

    • @MakingStuff
      @MakingStuff  Před 9 měsíci

      Not sure, I'm still on the original one.

  • @BaxterKaleb
    @BaxterKaleb Před rokem

    This looks like a solid saw!

  • @andyb7754
    @andyb7754 Před rokem +1

    Very nice saw. I have a 14" Evolution Rage II saw which works great and a Evolution 10" miter which also works great. I like how you went all the way through the metal before releasing the power switch, I didn't after using the saw a few times ( thought it would make through the last little bit of metal) and lost a few carbide tips (dumb mistake!!).

    • @MakingStuff
      @MakingStuff  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching!

    • @andyb4071
      @andyb4071 Před rokem +1

      Woah, thought I made this comment for a minute

  • @technoshamanarchist
    @technoshamanarchist Před 8 měsíci

    Aren't rail road tracks made of hardened steel? Can the blade handle that, or is the track annealed beforehand?

  • @dwehbie
    @dwehbie Před rokem

    2 questions: 1. How well will it cut angle iron clamped flat to the table to make miter cuts? 2. Will it miter 1/2" steel round bar?

    • @MakingStuff
      @MakingStuff  Před rokem +2

      It cut railroad track. I think it can handle 1/2 steel round bar.

  • @yellowmetaldriver1460
    @yellowmetaldriver1460 Před 8 měsíci

    Nice vid. No discount codes will work on this saw, it's a MAP price locked product.

    • @MakingStuff
      @MakingStuff  Před 8 měsíci

      Discount code worked when video was made.

  • @MrPancake0825
    @MrPancake0825 Před 6 měsíci

    You kept saying "It did a pretty decent job". I'm not making any money or getting a free saw but that saw didn't do a pretty decent job! It did a great job! I want one! 👍🏻

  • @Golgafrinchamdent
    @Golgafrinchamdent Před rokem

    Have you tried it on wood? Hard & soft wood to see the difference?
    My 7-1/4" Diablo Steel Demon blades do a pretty good job on wood, but this may be lower rpm.
    Anyway, I'd be interested to see.

  • @funkypotamus
    @funkypotamus Před 11 měsíci +2

    The S355 chop saw is €360 but this mitre saw version is over €1000. It's the same machine with a different base. The price is insane.

    • @MakingStuff
      @MakingStuff  Před 10 měsíci +1

      No, the chop saw is not a miter saw. It also lacks features that the miter saw has.

    • @funkypotamus
      @funkypotamus Před 10 měsíci +2

      @@MakingStuff I don't think you understood my point. The machine ie the motor, blade, switch and handle etc are the same but the S355MCS has mitre saw base for a €640 premium

    • @JoshS1489
      @JoshS1489 Před 5 měsíci

      Time is money. When you're making lots of angled cuts it's worth every penny. Not having to flip your 10' plus length of steel end for end after every cut saves so much time. I will be buying one of these for the next job I can justify it.

  • @br54991000
    @br54991000 Před rokem

    That saw would probably extend the life of my angle grinder by a couple of years.

  • @giuseppecastaldo644
    @giuseppecastaldo644 Před 10 měsíci

    good morning, how do you think this tool is? I'm undecided between Evolution and Bosch GCD12JL.

    • @MakingStuff
      @MakingStuff  Před 10 měsíci

      I love it. I'm not familiar with the Bosch, but this one is very well made.

  • @MyRumplestiltskin
    @MyRumplestiltskin Před 9 měsíci

    Is that a fuse box in the background instead of a breaker panel?

    • @MakingStuff
      @MakingStuff  Před 9 měsíci

      Yup, it's an old shop. There are breakers on the larger stuff like the air compressor and 240V plug for the welder.

  • @foxwood67
    @foxwood67 Před rokem

    My band saw handles most of my needs and the blades are affordable but that Is sweet for miters but the blades are costly. Gotta be careful how and what you cut to prolong the life of blade
    Nice of Evolution to “send” you a saw to review. $1k gift. Lol.
    What did you name the jet boat

    • @MakingStuff
      @MakingStuff  Před rokem

      Boat still doesn't have a name. Thanks for watching!

    • @8SecSleeper
      @8SecSleeper Před rokem

      But he wasn't compensated lol

  • @CraftwerksMC
    @CraftwerksMC Před rokem

    So do these just have a blade that spins at a slower speed compared to wood miter saws?

    • @MakingStuff
      @MakingStuff  Před rokem

      Yes it spins slower than wood cutting saws. The blades are also made to cut metal.

    • @RG-gk4yi
      @RG-gk4yi Před rokem

      1450 RPM compared to wood saw at 4000. There are videos around of people slowing down their wood saw and putting a $79 evolution blade on it. Haven't tried it myself.

  • @aleslf
    @aleslf Před rokem

    Hola como la puedo conseguir en México

  • @91darko
    @91darko Před rokem

    What is the quality like? Is it worth the money? It looks like everything shakes like crazy...

    • @MakingStuff
      @MakingStuff  Před rokem

      It's solid, the shaking is from my table. It has casters on it and shakes when I use the saw.

  • @1990SButter
    @1990SButter Před rokem

    New blade is cutting through so fast it's not creating much friction. Once the blade eventually starts to wear out you will get some heat on your material and that's how you know you need a new blade

  • @kevinhornbuckle
    @kevinhornbuckle Před rokem

    Is there an advantage to using cutting fluid when cutting aluminum on this saw?

    • @willholt100
      @willholt100 Před rokem

      No, this is a dry cut saw

    • @MakingStuff
      @MakingStuff  Před rokem

      It's a dry cut saw. No fluid needed.

    • @InchFab
      @InchFab Před 9 měsíci

      I've found that lubrication significantly increases the life of the blades.

  • @RollingLogs21
    @RollingLogs21 Před rokem

    Did they discontinue your coupon code? I tried several times, and it wasn't working.

    • @MakingStuff
      @MakingStuff  Před rokem

      I have reported it to Evolution but it still doesn't seem to work.

  • @rockg8226
    @rockg8226 Před rokem

    I just bought this saw for my projects but want the magnet

  • @tomrspears
    @tomrspears Před rokem

    seems to be a nice saw but damn 850 dollars. thats gonna be a wait till i find on on marketplace items.

  • @parlementparlement7672

    Excuse me, do you recommend that it not be used for cutting iron, and is it dangerous, or is it intended and designed for cutting iron?

    • @MakingStuff
      @MakingStuff  Před rokem

      It is made to cut metal.

    • @parlementparlement7672
      @parlementparlement7672 Před rokem

      @@MakingStuff

    • @parlementparlement7672
      @parlementparlement7672 Před rokem

      Do you advise me to buy the same for use in cutting iron? Is there a company in your opinion that is better than this one, or is this company the best? I apologize for disturbing you, sir

  • @markbroughton5814
    @markbroughton5814 Před rokem

    First snarky comment,, that's why it's called a cold saw.
    Second,,, let's see your fancy magnet pick up those aluminum chips...
    I ordered this saw last night.

    • @MakingStuff
      @MakingStuff  Před rokem

      Hmm, I was wondering why the magnet didn't work on the jet boat. I must have received a defective one. LOL. Thanks for watching!

  • @WilliamGaylord
    @WilliamGaylord Před 6 měsíci

    Be careful. I bought the evolution stand and it was missing a part. Customer service gaslighted me saying the piece was correct, even though the other same piece was correct with a spring and detent ball. No satisfaction from evolution.

  • @juntibori3199
    @juntibori3199 Před rokem

    What is the price of this machine,
    is it availableat amazon?

  • @24v
    @24v Před rokem

    I tried to use your coupon code and it doesn't work. :(

    • @MakingStuff
      @MakingStuff  Před rokem

      I just tried it and it's working. All one word, all caps. MAKINGSTUFF

  • @sickvic3909
    @sickvic3909 Před rokem +1

    Looked like a little chatter on the railroad section, not bad considering.

  • @johnr5545
    @johnr5545 Před rokem

    How much is that saw thanks god bless

  • @The_Unobtainium
    @The_Unobtainium Před rokem

    Everything boils to one question: HOW MANY CUTS you can make. If you have to replace usd200 blade after 5 cuts of this rail then it is senseless. 99% of reviews of cold chop saws on YT don't touch this very important subject. Why? Hehe i can imagine why...

  • @ludwig6332
    @ludwig6332 Před rokem

    It acted like it was losing some cutting power on that track. Wore out already???????

  • @tiredoldman5329
    @tiredoldman5329 Před 11 měsíci

    Mine leaks oil between the motor housing and the blade. Evolution says its normal.What????

    • @MakingStuff
      @MakingStuff  Před 10 měsíci

      Mine did too, about a month after I made the video.

    • @tiredoldman5329
      @tiredoldman5329 Před 10 měsíci

      @@MakingStuff They won't even answer my emails anymore.

    • @user-hl3fw4wd9s
      @user-hl3fw4wd9s Před 8 měsíci

      Why does it leak oil? Will they replace or fix it?

    • @tiredoldman5329
      @tiredoldman5329 Před 8 měsíci

      @@user-hl3fw4wd9s It just drips. They said its normal. Lol. I guess I have to wait until it blows up so they can fix it.

    • @user-hl3fw4wd9s
      @user-hl3fw4wd9s Před 8 měsíci

      Ok I was wondering , must be coming from gearbox, I hope it’s worth the 850$ because I was wanting to get one for Christmas!

  • @toddmayta7615
    @toddmayta7615 Před rokem

    I always thought you shouldn't clamp on both sides of the blade because it could cause binding against the blade. Anybody else hear that or am I just out of my mind lol?

    • @MakingStuff
      @MakingStuff  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching!

    • @8SecSleeper
      @8SecSleeper Před rokem +2

      @@MakingStuff
      Why reply, if that's all you had to say?

  • @k2line706
    @k2line706 Před rokem

    Gets free tool but "this is my honest opinion." lol

  • @rajnikantdagli218
    @rajnikantdagli218 Před rokem

    Price please sir

  • @tiredoldman5329
    @tiredoldman5329 Před rokem +1

    Is it worth 850 dollars??

  • @dwaynelejeune3508
    @dwaynelejeune3508 Před rokem

    Been wanting one, but at 1000$ for set up I’ll wait till they send me one! 🤔 maybe if I start a CZcams channel they will send one! For 1000& I can stock up on abrasive wheels and acetylene!!!!!!

    • @MakingStuff
      @MakingStuff  Před rokem

      It's not $1000. With the discount it is right at $800.

    • @blakee3077
      @blakee3077 Před rokem

      pays for itself quick in a business setting. not to mention the safety aspect with extra clamping options over a standard chop saw. time is money and eyeballs are priceless.

  • @jeff48111
    @jeff48111 Před rokem

    Your discount code doesn’t work

    • @MakingStuff
      @MakingStuff  Před rokem

      I've forwarded this to Evolution, they are working on the problem. It seems to work on some items but not others.

    • @jeff48111
      @jeff48111 Před rokem

      Thanks, I bought one anyway 😂 your video sold me

    • @5251168
      @5251168 Před rokem

      @@MakingStuff Still Does not work on the saw....

  • @TheRinne001
    @TheRinne001 Před rokem

    Geiles Teil. Aber. Sie müste bis 60 Grad gehen

  • @texasproud975
    @texasproud975 Před rokem

    Pretty good cut? Dude that’s an excellent cut! Show me a saw that does better.

  • @jon-with.no.h
    @jon-with.no.h Před rokem

    This promo code is NOT VALID

  • @abomohammedalgbore6016

    كم سعر

  • @iwantosavemoney
    @iwantosavemoney Před rokem

    Lol yeah they did not pay me a dime they gave me a 850 dollars saw basically paying for the review

  • @Expatkeys
    @Expatkeys Před 2 měsíci

    Someone commented earlier that the gear box leaked and then you said yours too leaked too after a month. You made no further comment on it, just that it leaked. I don't think I will invest in a $900 saw only to accept the fact that the gearbox leaks oil and the company says that that is normal. Would you care to expand your non biased opinion.

    • @MakingStuff
      @MakingStuff  Před měsícem

      I have confirmation from Evolution's product development team that this is nothing to be worried about. It is not leaking from a gear box. If anyone wants more details, send me a contact request on the Making Stuff web site and I will forward you the info.

  • @PhillipCeriale
    @PhillipCeriale Před rokem

    $900 for a chop saw? LOL! No Way!

  • @jdirt1982
    @jdirt1982 Před rokem

    Will it bolt to your average wood miter saw stand??

    • @MakingStuff
      @MakingStuff  Před rokem

      It will bolt to the Evolution universal stand. However, Evolution does not recommend it due to the weight of the saw.

  • @edwardpeter2652
    @edwardpeter2652 Před 5 měsíci

    can you cut wood with the iron blade?

  • @user-ni8lb2vr5t
    @user-ni8lb2vr5t Před rokem

    How long will the blade last

    • @MakingStuff
      @MakingStuff  Před rokem +1

      It just depends on how well you take care of it. The 15" saw I got a couple years ago still has the original blade in it.