On 5/20/2016 8:09 AM, Adrian wrote:
On Thu, 19 May 2016 13:40:39 -0700, tabbypurr wrote:

A quick review - it's still in stock at £79.99.

Solidly built, all metal base, fast cutting, very clean cutting.
Turntable has no position lock, but it doesn't need one due to the firm
engagement of angular positions. What it's like if you're cutting an odd
angle without an indentation I don't know. Max cut length over 12", max
cut depth 7.7cm. The motor is angled upward giving welcome space, and
the cutting head can tilt in both directions (left & right) upto 45
degrees.

The cons:

The release whatsit that enables the head to go down is plastic. The saw
will work fine if it gets broken, but it wouldn't then be workplace
legal. Not hard to fabricate one, but then you'd have a modified saw.

The turntable angle pointer is also plastic. It's only needed for odd
angle cuts.

The laser points down the centre of the cut line, not down one edge.

The spring pushing the cutting head up is OTT. If you're using the saw a
lot it creates more fatigue than necessary.

Overall a good performing saw, but wouldn't say no to a few minor design
points sorting.

A couple of years ago, somebody here recommended the Evolution saws.

£100 at Screwfix, but there's always B- and C-grade on eBay from their
official outlet store.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/112000231085

The B-grade I bought has stood up very, VERY well to reasonably heavy
domestic use - the "B-gradeness" of it seemed to be an ex-display model,
with a couple of holes drilled in the legs to secure it. The blade was
brand new, and there were no other signs of use.

Gotta be a better bet than an Aldidl one with some design problems.




Glad you posted that, I have one of these too and was thinking exactly
the same thing. The Evolution blade will also cut aluminium and steel,
very useful (but you get sprayed with sharp chips). Very good for
cutting dexion. Mine is out on loan to one of the kids at the moment so
not sure of the model. The knob for locking the turntable angle has come
adrift from the screw although you can still tighten it, I will need to
pin and/or glue it when it comes home.

I think I bought a medium sized one (210 mm?), there were larger and
smaller when I bought mine. No sign at all of "wear" on my B grade, I
guess I might find that the knob has already been glued back before.