Incredible Metal Saw

[JeffP]

I do quite a bit of metal fabrication and my neighbor told me about a chop saw he had at work for cutting metal. It sounded too good to be true, but also too good to pass up.
I've burned up 3 name brand saws in the past two years not to mention a stack of blades... lost count on those.
Anyway I ordered this new saw, it took forever to arrive (2 weeks) but that gave me extra time to make a new stand for it.
Still skeptical when it arrived I cut some 2"x4" by 1/4" thick steel tube for my new CJ5 front bumper. I'm still in awe! It was like cutting lumber! No sparks, just little chunks and the cut area is cool to the touch immediately after cutting!
It comes with one blade but I ordered extras thinking I'd burn them up like the old style grinding type. Nope! I've made hundreds of cuts in the past few months including 6" C channel that was 1/2" thick with no evidence of wear on the first blade yet! The manual says the blades last an average of 1,000 cuts before resharpening. Yes they can be sharpened & reused.
I think the brand name is Evolution. I don't remember what I paid but it was actually pretty cheap. After using it I'd gladly pay double! That says a bunch since I'm really cheap!
Best saw I've ever had!

 

[HackFabrication]

Evolution Power Tools

Impressive videos on the site.

 

[JeffP]

Evolution Power Tools

Impressive videos on the site.

Had I seen the video first I might ot have been so surprised on how well these work.
I even cut several pieces of solid 2"x2" square steel for trailer hitches. Drilling the hole for the pin on the drill press was a PITA but cutting with the saw was awesome!
The only thing I'm not crazy about is it can't cut compound angles. Just one angle up to 45 degrees. But it is easy to adjust and very accurate.
It can get loud on some meterials and it's possible to throw chunks / chips; I haven't had a problem yet but wear eye & ear protection anyway. Oh yeah, goggles came with it.
I don't normally review tools but this thing is just great!

 

[McSyd]

I have one. It’s great. They make different blades as well. Blades are about $100 a pop. They CAN be resharpened but I haven’t had real good luck with that. Maybe my blade guy doesn’t quite understand the angles, I dunno. The truck is VERY slow pressure on the saw. Give that blade the time it needs to cut. A little coolant helps as well but there’s no provision for it built in to the saw. I’ve learned to really only use that saw when fit up is extremely important due to the cost of the blades. I’d still highly recommend one.

I also have a Milwaukee circular saw for cutting plate. That’s awesome as well