Should I upgrade to the new Evolution R255 Jobsite Table Saw? 

The woodworking act says that a guard must always be used, unless it's impossible to do the task with it fitted. So it's perfectly legal to remove the guard to do a dado cut, because you can't do such a cut it with the guard fitted.

Heya JP, I have the + version of this table. I contacted support about the riving knife and they said there is only one position for the knife. I asked if there was any way of cutting rebates or using some jigs safely and the response to that was "we don't recommend this on this product". I must confess I'm not too enamored by the response. No spares listed for the new saws and no shorter knife to offer. Removal of knife only option on this table to cut rebates. Maybe an aftermarket option will become available. A zero clearance throat plate has been discussed but not yet in production. Info received from Evolution as of today 24/4/24.

Thanks for the comparison, i was going to biy this but then second guessing against the Rage 5. So this is very useful information

Happy Easter JP, L & G. Concise answers to some common questions. TC&SS.

Can you get one? Rage 5 is the latest version in OZ. Which doesn't stack up against the Metabo. Too much flimsy plastic on the Rage 5.

I'm really looking forward to the Dewalt vs Evo comparison. I just ordered the 7492 when you posted the first video xD

Hi JP, Great response video. Regarding soft start, think the pre-production model you were sent may be a ‘special’ as it appears to differ with the model Dean at Woodworkjourney was sent.

Thank you for posting these details, I was about to buy it but I do need the riving knife to lower to blade level for things like half lap joints using that sliding part of the table on the left. Look forward to their response.

I’ve been considering dropping a couple of grand on a cabinet saw recently but this honestly does seem like it would suit my needs. I’ve been running a cheap ryobi table saw for over a decade and could really do with an upgrade

mine just arrived today. I am impressed with it. I have the plus version

I got the Rutlands when it was on pre-order for £250 and it's a cracking little saw but it's not as grand as this, this looks a way better saw. But £250 was all I could afford and I don't regret it. Hope you are all well and good.

Was looking at getting this but the plus version what do you th8nk as it's still on pre order

Hi. Great review of this saw. I have a question - does the saw have adjustable stops at 0 and 45 degrees so you can easily move accurately between the two angles without having to check every time? I think the Dewalt has this feature.

great review..Rutland do a table saw with better spec than this I feel, also comes with 3 year warranty, doesnt have the sliding table but at £295 + £50 if you want the stand it's a great saw for small shop enthusiasts.

Great review JP !!!! thanks 😊😊😊😊😊😊

Great review! Thank you. I just stopped the order of the Rage 5. I mainly want to cut metal sheets. Thin Aluminium and Steel. I own a Bandsaw, but for larger pieces i need a alternative saw. I am currently cutting steel and aluminum plates with my evolution hand circular saw. Is ther any alternative for Evolution table saws for metal? Dewalt and Bosch have high rpm. I could not find any "hobby" use table saw with low rpm or variable rpm. Only tabel saw I could find with variable rpm is from Festool, but far too expensive. Any suggesstion would be highly appreciated.

As far as i’m aware all table saws sold in the UK are designed not to take dado stacks as they are deemed to dangerous

What is the max cut differences between the two, and does working at the limits of that feel better on one or the other?

Thank you very much for your video. Coincidentally, I was about to buy the Dewalt DWE7492 when I stumbled upon your video by chance, and it made me seriously consider whether this Evolution might be a better investment. I really like the features it has, and I am genuinely interested in buying it. I have searched the web but cannot find the specification sheet. If you have the manual, it would be a great help if you could share at least the specification sheet with us. There are some details I would like to verify: the power is said to be 1800 W on the web, but the label on the machine states 1650 W, and also the no-load speed: 2500 rpm on the web, 3050 rpm on the label (as I could appreciate in your video). Regarding the use of dado blades, it would be useful if you could remove the blade and measure how much shaft is available. On the other hand, I would like to know if the sliding carriage has any play or not, and if you could measure the width of the table inserts. Considering that you have a Dewalt, I would like if you could make a comparison between the two in terms of features, quality of finishes and materials, and play. If you didn't have either of the two, which one would you choose and why? Sorry for asking so many things! But I have shared your video in a carpentry forum, and I would like to be able to give more information to other colleagues so that they can take it into account just like me! Thank you very much!

This table saw looks like an amazing option for me, unfortunately it isn't available yet in europe

Why doesn't the hose on the Evolution shop vac fit Evolution saws?

Hi there looking to buy a new table saw just wondering when you think you will do a comparison between the dewalt and the new saw

Dust management is probably the aspect that has evolved the most! This is an excellent development. However, it's unfortunate that Evolution chose to use non-standard grooves like the T-Track format, both for the table and the fence. This poses a problem for adapting many accessories that can be found everywhere or made yourself. I also hope that the aluminum thickness of the fence is of better quality than on the R5, as mine has had a dent of about 0.5mm right in the middle since day one. On the Rutland, you can hook the fence from underneath to temporarily store it. Is this possible here? In your previous video, we can see that the chip extraction on the blade guard is placed at the rear. Positioning it more towards the front would be even more effective. Not including a soft start on all models seems a bit stingy. It doesn't cost much, less than €8! This new version nonetheless remains an excellent table saw 👍

I won't be "upgrading" it's ridiculous to sell a table saw that doesn't have a flat table and then sell alternative throat plates to aid better performance but even those result in a table that isn't flat, exactly how hard is it for an engineering company to create a flat metal table?, I'll buy elsewhere in future.

Health and Safety police about crown guard @4:20, then does test cuts without said crown guard at @6:48 🤣

Does the new unit fit on the 5s stand?

I bought my Rage 5 in January so I am really pissed that there is an upgrade, sods law that is !!!!!

I might make a table saw: rack & pinion fence; standard slot, standard arbor, dust extraction, 25kg or less. How har can it be? They're all within a nats What's it and not finishing the job. Bizarre. How much are these people paid?

In answer to your question, yes I should, but not from a Rage 5!… 🤪 So, do you think Evolution will take my Metabo in p/ex… 🤷🏼‍♂️ 😂

dado blades are illegal uk