Evolution Power Tools RAGE5 - S Rage 5-S Multi-Purpose Table Saw, 255 mm (230 V)

This is a sensational tool! I am very pleased with it. I had a somewhat basic table saw for a few years which did its best (but not well) and for some time I have lusted after the fact that this table saw is supplied with a folding trolley base (I know many are but this one is price competitive). That was an important feature because my workshop is not large and my old cheap table saw had seen better days while taking up a lot of room. Well, this table saw lives up to my expectations and beyond. It is a superb piece of kit. I got it at a good price from Amazon although without realising it the model has been upgraded by Evolution to a new version though more expensive. (I might have saved harder to get the new model but I am not disappointed). So, some pointers. It is heavy. A huge box arrived that my wife and I could barely lift! The first job is to assemble the folding base - that took some doing and though in the end it is straightforward, take your time. The saw itself itself fitted to the trolley straightforwardly and after that it was good to go. I that the the supplied instruction manual is pretty poor - it looks like a low quality photocopy. Given the high safety requirements and the need to assemble the tool properly a good manual is essential. I found the PDF file on the Evolution site and printed that - it is much clearer to read and the images are sharper. It is a great machine and more than exceeds my expectations. I already have a couple of Evolution tools and I find the build quality good. This table saw is no different, and As I have noted the folding trolley is essential in my workshop. When not is use it takes up relatively little space. It is still somewhat heavy to handle but that's a good point of course because it is stable and steady when operated. I am very pleased with it. Nicely built, attachments too, and has at least one extra feature I did not expect (the sliding table panel in conjunction that be used with the mitre gauge). The table can be extended for larger work, and though I have only used that a little so far this is an excellent feature and is well engineered. The dust extraction pipe fits well (especially compared with my old saw) and with my modest dust vac copes well. Very little sawdust scattered about after use. If you are on a budget and, like me, you don't have the bench space for big tools to sit idle, I don't think you can do better than this table saw.

Agonised over which budget table saw to buy, and after reading multiple reviews I opted for this. It arrived really well packaged, no damage as others have mentioned. A bit of a pulava putting it together but I watched a video on the evolution website which helped get the job done. I'm no expert and this is my first table saw, but having used it to build kitchen cabinets and doors, I can say it really does the job well. Cuts are precise, albeit you need to spend the time to calibrate everything, which again there is a useful video on the evolution website for. I didn't do this at first and had some not perfect cuts, so make sure you do it and save yourself the hassle. Only slight issues I'd mention are that I had to replace the riving knife bolt as I overtightened it out of the box and it burst the thread really easily. Bit of a nightmare to get it out and replace, and burst really easily. Secondly, a lot of sawdust ends up on the floor. I have a pretty good shop vac, and that doesn't stop this from happening. I will probably attempt a DIY solution going forward to stop this, but it would have been good if it was better to begin with. Third point would be that the faceplate that comes with it is plastic and bends with any pressure on it, which can lead to imperfect cuts at times. I have made my own zero clearance faceplate out of solid wood which took a bit of time and effort, but was well worth it. It would be good if evolution offered alternative products to purchase to replace the plastic one. All of that aside, the saw has more than surpassed my expectations, and I'd really recommend it to anyone else just starting out on their woodworking hobby journey, as it does everything you could need to do, and the portability is excellent if you don't yet have a dedicated woodworking shop.

First the bad, on day due to be delivered I received notification that Driver had been unable to find address. (Not really believable) When box arrived the next day I wasn't overly happy to see it had been both repackaged by Yodel and by DPD. Also the location of despatch turned out to be Amazon returns center, not really what I was expecting. Anyways I watched an online video for how to put together, got everything I needed ready and put it together with very little trouble. As others have said it would have been nicer if the wheels fit in such a way as to allow you to go through a standard doorway with it rather than having to pick it up or dragging it through. The other thing people have said about is the guard, I can confirm that it is bloody useless, If you wanted to cut 5 mm material you have to jack up the height of the blade to about 10mm because the guard does not lift easily without enough clearance. Also being completely black means you cant see through it, which means you can't see when the wood is about to touch the blade so you have to trust entirely in the fence. It may be that I need to adjust the height of the splitter but I couldn't see easy way of doing so. The last thing that is going to be an issue is that the plate around the blade is a bit flimsy compared to the rest of the machine, this means making sure that the blade is set to the exact angle you want is a lot more annoying then it should be, I am going to see if I can insert some rods or something underneath to stiffen this area up a bit. Now for the good, This thing is a beast, with the arms extended fully and someone else to assist I was able to push through a 3/4 inch thick 8x4 sheet of Ply in about 1/4 of the time it would have taken me just to get my straight edge all sorted and clamped into place for a Circular saw cut. The fence and guide whilst being a little stiff to start seems to stay true to the blade, the protractor and slide rail work perfectly for smaller pieces that requireangled cuts. Once I finish building my shed I will be using this a lot more, after which I will come back and update this review a little, maybe even add some photos :)

Fantastic tool. I know some people have criticises thr build quality but for this price I think it is stellar. There's a couple of plastic components but the overall build quality of up to a heat standard and it cuts perfectly. The multi material blade is nice and has a tiny kerf for its cutting power. The motor hasn't struggled with anything and the fence has been a great upgrade from my old job site saw. A little setup and the measure is dead on and the fence remains straight without worry. The mitre gauge is a little unreliable at first, I'd recommend shimming the slide to remove the slight side to slide play and swap it's fence out for a sacrificial board or something. It's definitely best used the the sliding table feature which I have to say is great. I like th included stand. It's very sturdy and quick to raise or lower. It definitely makes moving the heavy saw easier. It's frustrating (as I work in a very small shop) that it's footprint is so large - may not be an issue for everyone but worth keeping in mind if the stand is an important aspect for you. Overall a great saw with a great selection of accessories.

It was a big decision to opt for what might be considered to be a budget table saw but this fellow oozes quality. The fence is rock solid and easily adjusted to make it parallel to the blade. The bed extensions are firm and robust. But what really makes this saw stand out is the built in sliding table. This feature alone should be enough to persuade anyone to invest in this product. When collapsed it’s footprint is small enough to fit in the corner of the work shop. And when it’s time to tackle big jobs, which it is more than capable, it can be easily wheeled through doorways and simply erected in an area with more space. The supplied blade will tackle almost any job, even steel, and makes light work of timber and boards. The initial assembly whilst a bit fiddly is quite intuitive and once adjusted provides a firm and solid platform. I have used it for ripping and cross cutting and have not found it wanting in any area. I would most definitely recommend this saw.

A little fiddly to put together (but it was the end of the day). Instructions could be a little clearer, but all came good. Once set up, have used it a few times now and everything is great. Cuts are straight and true, not to noisy but defiantly recommend ear defenders. The long guide is good and does not bend. The bed is sound and again does not flex. There are better machines out there, but for the price this is excellent value for money and good for the advanced DIY'er. Will use Evolution tools again👍

Excellent quality good service

Great price for a very versatile table saw,that some more expensive brands do not have.This is a well thought out and designed machine and it has a unique ability to fold up and put into a small corner of your workshop.Let’s be honest the build quality is pretty good but not top notch,very small imperfections but nothing drastic to effect you using the machine with confidence.The mitre sliding strip has a small side play of around 4 m.m. which I have fixed with a small strip of metal sticky tape (Speed tape) attached to the underside of this sliding table.To help you assemble this table saw,be sure to check out a YouTube video by Russell Platten…he is very good at the assembly.As for me I had trouble with the very last bolt to go in on the tubing,I fixed this by shaving a little bit off the plastic spacer…which worked for me.When it was all finally assembled,I tried to cut a test piece of 7 ply wood.Wow ! I was so surprised how quiet the machine was,and it made a perfect cut.I also checked how level the aluminium table top was and it was perfect.Also checked and adjust the rip fence in relation to the blade disc which was spot on,and the 90 deg of the blade disc to the table which was also good.Hopefully this machine will serve me well for years to come,only time will tell about its reliability and durability.So for me I think this machine is very good value for the price,considering other more well known brands are about £200 more.A very useful addition to my Hobby wood working garage.Recommended to the person on a tight budget,you will not be disappointed for this price.😃😃😃