Why This Table Saw is ALWAYS Sold Out – Evolution R255TBL Review

Is it really the best budget table saw available? Taking a look at the R255TBL+ and understanding why this is in such high demand!

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R255TBL+ on Amazon

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R255TBL+ on Amazon

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[garysmith]

Got one of these a couple of months back that had clearly been a return and repacked, can't understand why anyone would have returned it but saved me £120 off the usual price!
The only minor issue is, even with my extraction at full power, when cutting Fermacell the dust gets into the motor brushes and seizes them so they don't touch the commutator and the motor stops working. It's simple enough to fix but maybe the flow pattern around the blade and motor could be improved, although wouldn't be an issue for wood.

[THDSCornwall]

I managed to back the +model on release day, evolution were great and chucked in a free fine wood blade and t-shirt!

[ghap]

Great review. I bought one when they first came out. Only use it in a DIY capacity but have found it to be excellent. Well worth the cost.

[christophersherratt]

Just came across your channel James on the wide dust extraction
going in to a bucket use a 2lt old milk bottle cut hole same diameter as neck and cut the bottom of bottle with handle
to one side m/c kicks it out
hits bottle no mess straight into bucket nice and cheap

[adrianlw]

I bought the original Evolution table saw (the green one) several years back. Price was a major factor and it represented excellent value for my use-case. Very happy with it, although wish the fence was a pinion type. The power-cut switch was something that bothered me as being too difficult to locate. I fabricated an enhancement that hangs over the red button and takes the merest of touches to trigger the stop - I don’t have to look to find it. I’m intrigued to see that the new saw you are testing has something that is somewhat similar!

[meikou]

I'm very impressed with the features of this saw. I'm debating getting back into woodworking so I'll have to see if this model is available over here in the US. I particularly like the sliding table feature.

Rack and pinion is the only way to go with a fence system.

[stunninfella]

I was lucky enough to trial this saw and got to keep it back in January. It is an awesome bit of kit, leaps and bounds ahead of the rage5. Any company that listens to its customers feedback is on to a winner!

[johnallen]

Another feature you may have missed is that the slots in the bed for the mitre gauge are now a STANDARD SIZE unlike the Rage 5. This means that upmarket mitre gauges will fit the R255. The Rage 5 was non standard and you had to make your own sled runners or like I did buy 3D printed ones.

[ukman]

I bought the fury in 2014, I still have it. It has served me well and stood the test of time. It was well worth the investment.

[samdunning]

Evolution customer care is first class. My mitre saw base cracked and was still under warranty they collected and fixed it no fuss 👍

[peterwalton]

Evolution tools have always been excellent for me - decent quality & good price

[TheRickguitar]

Superb clear precise and clear photography. I don’t normally subscribe but will to you

[cerealkiller]

You presented a very professional demonstration of this saw. I had a look at your link, the TBL+ currently has a 3 to 7 month waiting list for delivery, the rest you can have in days……………😳 It’s almost as cheap as the basic model, and cheaper than the model without the stand, no wonder it’s out of stock.

[JohnHoranzy]

I have been using Evolution Cold Cut blades for cutting steel plate. They know what they are doing. There is a lot of competition out there in this portable and foldable market. I am currently using a 15 year old Ryobi unit that is still going strong. But I always keep my eyes open.
I am a Bosch fanboy but I think the Dewalt is a better saw than the Bosch. The Evolution here in the US is about $375 but not the same unit shown here. It will take a lot of homework and research to find steel components and quality construction if I ever have to replace the Ryobi.
The most important feature of any tool is the mindfulness you put into your work. I did the bulk of my precision cabinetry and boat building projects with cheap tools. The best tools with no mindfulness will not make you a good carpenter.

[jimbo]

My Evolution mitre saw did not last that long before the blade bearings wore out and it wobbled. I upgraded it as I already had the stand. So far so good. If you can afford a proper table saw rather than a site saw then go for it. Evolution do seem to be a good make.

[cheekyoscar]

Great value for money, looks really good . Plenty in stock in the UK by the looks of it ..👍👍👍i just wish i had the Room james ..

[paulpepper]

Always had a dewalt contractor's saw but changed to this saw, once set up it's in my opinion a better saw than the dewalt. Adjusting the blade to the slot in the table is a breeze, then set the guide to the slot job done. The only 2 issues I have is the supplied table insert is of poor quality and the perspex scale indicator doesn't cover or indeed reach the scale. Come on evolution please sort this. 😊

[MakerHacks]

I have been looking for a table saw to cut down full sheets of plywood so this is perfect timing!

[iainrutherford]

Great review. I still have my Rage, but would definitely consider one of these in the near future 😉