Evolution Rage 4 chop saw review
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- Опубліковано 26 жов 2024
- The Evolution Rage 4 is a smaller version of their popular Rage 2 metal cutting chop saw. The Rage 4 is much smaller and is easy to carry virtually anywhere. Once carried to the job site it can be used to cut wood, metal or plastic with the supplied blade. This machine will be popular with people that need to be able to cut various materials without having to carry a huge chop saw to the job. In the video several test materials are cut with ease.
Evolution were kind enough to send out this very handy Rage 4 for me to review. This machine is very compact making it easy to carry to the job site, but still has amazing power to cut its way through wood, metal and plastic with the supplied blade. The good news is that I have almost finished this years plant shut downs (1 week left) which will give me more time to make videos in the coming weeks. Thanks to everyone that watches the videos and comments, it is appreciated ;-)
I've researched this saw high and low. Your video is the best out there by far. Much better than any of the promotional material (ahem... crap "music video") that Evolution itself puts out. I bought this saw after watching your video and I've posted about it to my Facebook groups. This is how sales are made nowadays. Frankly Evolution should be "kind enough" to send you a check and a lifetime supply of blades! Can't begin to convey how frustrating it is when you're looking for a niche-tool (and "light duty" variant of an industrial machine counts as "niche") and all you have to go on are photos. Your video hits the nail on the head and dead center too! Thank you again. Outstanding job.
Outstanding Review. Usefulness of this video simply can't be overstated. Very well done sir! Thank you for taking the time.
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Finally demos by someone who actually knows how to use the tools 👍🇬🇧🍰😄
Thanks for the comment Wayne ;-)
It's impressive how fast you can cut through the uni strut and other metals. I appreciate its a new blade but it was going through like butter.
Absolutely. Thanks for the comment ;-)
Seen a Similar set up on a skill saw cut through 1/2 ar500 steel
Thanks for the review. I'm interested in the Rage 4 for work, and after your review I will be getting one.
The Rage 4 is great for a portable machine for cutting small jobs ;-)
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i'm 14 and i love watching your videos. learnt a lot of diy stuff from here.
ps thanks for the sticker
I'm glad you like the videos, thanks for the comment Dan ;-)
A fantastic cutting edge review
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These blades last as long as the user goes easy and NOT slamming down on materials or forcing it through. I also have a cheap wicks 'Hoover' which was around £25 and apart from being a bit noisy, does a great job and very light compared to say a Henry.
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Awesome that it has a vacuum port. I wonder if this will cut carbon fiber tube
I would imagine that it will, as these blades will cut almost anything.
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Very interesting that you can cut threaded bar with so little burring you can screw on the nut right away.
Yes, that is a very handy feature.
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Looks like a fine bit of kit
Yes, its very handy ;-)
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I have one of these that desperately needs a new set of brushes and brush plugs. It's had a right battering in the 2 or so years I've had it but it's handy. I like to use my Makita LC1230 because it's much heavier duty but this rage is so light and compact it's one of the handiest tools I have. especially when the job is in high rise blocks and its all stairs.
Someone asked how long the blades last and I found (although this is no accurate figure) I'd get a good 3/4 months out of one while cutting 40x40 unistrust daily, and a lot of it, so to can definitely get plenty life out of one.
Thanks for the comment. It's good to know that the blades last so long ;-)
Very good all round review.
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I want one......Just for domestic use... Very impressive demonstration...
They are great ;-)
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Nice review, thank you
Thanks for watching!
Nice machine, question would be if you were to cut 1/4 inch steel all day how long do you think the blade would last before replacement. Just looking for some type of blade longevity here. Thanks...
It should last a very long time. The Evolution blades last for ages if just cutting mild steel, to be completely honest I have only replaced one blade on my Rage 3 (which has done loads of work) and that was when I cut a piece of 316 stainless steel with it. Before I cut the stainless and ruined the blade it had cut some serious pieces of mild steel, such as this-
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To dig deeper and by the way thanks for the answer, we are dealing steel on steel maybe you can explain how this longevity is achieved. Thanks...
The evolution blades are steel but they are tipped with tungsten carbide, which is very though. This means you can easily cut mild steel. Evolution do make a special blade for cutting stainless steel for the larger evolution machines which work brilliantly.
Dear Sir,
Thanks for your review,
Do you think this machine can cut M16 steel studding smoothly?
Thanks
Yes, absolutely
As long as it's mild steel studding and not stainless.
No music no bullshit nice video. I cut aluminum square bar- are you using the aluminum blade or just using the same blade for everything? I guess I'm wondering if the mild steel blade also works well for aluminum bar?
I'm just using the general purpose blade, but Evolution make a special blade just for aluminium.
The general purpose blade will cut aluminium, but if you are cutting a lot of it, I would get the dedicated blade. You probably already know this, but aluminium tends to stick to the teeth and blade, but you easily remove it by cutting through a piece of mild steel 👍
Lovely video, Sir !
It answered some questions I didn't even know I had ! ;-)
I'm glad the video helped ;-)
Thanks for the comment
I need to cut 200-300 pieces of 1/2" OD x .065" wall thickness DOM steel tubing to within .010" tolerance. Would it work well for repeated cuts like this if I rigged up a stop?
Yes, it should be great for that 👍
Nice review! How does it hold up with cutting stainless steel? I'm into hydraulics on-site and looking for a lightweight solution for cutting both mild steel and stainless steel...
Thanks, You would need a special blade for cutting the stainless - fave.co/2idHenc
Excellent video as usual. Is the angle adjustable fully between 0 to 45 degrees? Thanks.
Thanks, yes the angle is adjustable (0-45 degrees) , but I'm not sure what increments are marked on it.
Im in the market for one of these Rage saws, but there is too many for me to choose from. They all seem to cut everything.
Basically if you want to cut large amounts of metal or wood the Rage 2 is brilliant.
If you want to cut metal or wood including wider pieces (including compound mitres) the Rage 3 sliding chopsaw is good.
If you need portability and the ability to cut metal or wood the Rage 4 is perfect. There are a couple of videos here that might help you chose the correct machine-
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You can also cut masonry on the Rage 2 or Rage 3 by fitting a diamond blade-
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I watch all your videos, so I've seen those already :) It's got to be the number 2 or 3 for me. But it's a though choice. Larger cut capacity in height or width. I'm leaning towards the compound miter saw because of the versatility. But. Bet you the first thing I need to cut is a huge steel something that wont fit :p.I also have a high end sliding miter saw for my woodworking already, and they do take up some room as they cant stay close to a wall. I got some more thinking to do. Thanks for answering. I always enjoy your videos and learn lots from them.
Thanks, yes its a very difficult choice.
The Rage 3 is so versatile but the Rage 2 just eats metal for fun due to the larger blade.
Good luck with the decision ;-)
Jesus! It's a beast! SOLD!!
Yes its great ;-)
Thanks for the comment
Do you have any idea when these machines will make there way to Australia?
Or what leading brands in Australia can compare to the Evolution's line up
Thank you
They already have a distributor in Australia, it might be worth asking them-
www.evolutionpowertools.com/au/contact/
+Ultimate Handyman
Yeah I contacted them through that link a few days ago. I think at the moment they only do one of the evolution tools sadly
Perhaps they will extend their range soon!
hey man love the review, whats the max length and width this can cut? i'd be using it on steel rectangular tubing and maybe some 2 by 6 wood
This is not a big enough saw to cut material like that, this is only a really small saw, which is aimed at cutting small pieces. I think the Rage 2 will cut what you need, but please check before buying one-
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Or one of their sliding mitre saws- ua-cam.com/video/kVW_fMgAK6s/v-deo.html
Thanks for the comment 👍
I don't think you have anything left in your workshop as everything has just been cut. I was expecting the shelves to fall over after you have cut all of the supports. Good bit of kit though.
Ha ha ;-)
Yes this machine is great. I love the Rage 2 chopsaw for the larger jobs as it absolutely eats through metal, but for smaller jobs and for portability this machine is superb!
Thanks for the comment ;-)
okay, so i bought the saw for $230CDN with some apprehension...
I’ve used it for cutting 1” x 0.100” & 2” x 0.100 / 0.125” SQ mild steel tube (and yes i realize 2” tube is larger than the max spec tube size). To cut the 2” size you need to cut 3/4 of the tube then rotate to cut through the remaining wall section...
OE blade is not that great and i wore it out within about 50 cuts or so... bought a generic 40 tooth replacement and it works better but i only have a few cuts on it...
The base is rather flimsy and i’ll be adding a few securing locations in the frame to affix it to a work bench...
all in all i do not regret the purchase and it is serving its purpose for my light duty, home or garage usage...
It's a handy little machine, but the Rage 4 is my favourite as it eats metal for fun.
I hope you get years of use from it ;-)
Thanks for the comment
I would really like to see someone test this out with the diamond blade for cutting brick, I have a bunch of 7" diamond blades and am thinking about getting this saw.
I don't think this machine is big enough to cut bricks, I think you would have to use the Rage 2 or the Rage 3
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I've been cutting bricks with a 5.5amp 4-1/2" angle grinder for many years. It's a little weak and slow I know. But for small jobs to cut 10 or so bricks. I do like those bigger saws but man would be nice to have a little light weight compact saw. I do have a 12" Evo diamond blade I have not used yet. Sometime we even put a 7" diamond blade on a 4.5" angle grinder. not fun. Of course the bricks I would be cutting are the light core bricks, not the concrete pavers. We use a blockbuster for big paving jobs.
Almost forgot to say thanks for this review, I really enjoyed watching it, and the other videos as well.
You are welcome.
Thanks for the comments
What about bed rails? Hardened steel. (May of be asked, or I missed it in the video)
I would not cut hardened steel with it, I'd use a angle grinder and abrasive disc for anything that is made from hardened steel.
ive used mine to cut a 2 inch lump of en8 mid carbon steel round bar stock it struggled a bit but it even got through that just had to go slow
Blimey, that is impressive!
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What would be the minimum PPE whilst using this tool? Love your videos by the way.
If I'm cutting wood I would wear safety glasses and ear plugs, but if cutting metal I would use safety glasses, ear defenders and a full face visor. These machines are quite noisy when cutting metal which is why I use ear defenders rather then ear plugs when metal cutting.
+Ultimate Handyman ok thanks
What's the pros and cons of this over their mitre saw?
Pro's- its much smaller and easy to carry.Con's- a Mitre saw has a bigger cut capacity
Very useful machine and lite
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Hi will this cut a Makita guide rail in half crosscut ? Thanks
No, I don't think it is big enough for that. This saw can only cut small items, you would need a larger saw to cut a guide rail, perhaps the Rage 3 ua-cam.com/video/2lJV3wFzAYI/v-deo.html
What max size material can i cut? Would this cut 4 inch by 4 inch square tubing?
Not on this model, this is a very small saw, which is designed to be portable for small jobs.
The Rage 2 will cut 4 inch square box- ua-cam.com/video/zI09uLXTvmE/v-deo.html
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Handyman, what hoover are you using?
Its only a cheap one which was bought from Wickes, its great for most jobs in the garage etc.
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+Ultimate Handyman superstar.. Cheers mate!
You are welcome ;-)
what is the rpm and blade availability
11 cuts through 30mm box section and the blade was history. Mc seems ok but the blade is pants
The blades are normally good for a lot more cuts than that 😱
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hi can it cut guttering and downpipes ?
I don't think it can cut deep enough for those, if I remember rightly.
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I watched this video then immediately went to Amazon to buy it
Its a cracking saw for the money.
I hope you get years of use from yours ;-)
Perfect.
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would it be good on flues?
I'm not sure if it cuts deep enough for a flue to be honest. I have cut a flue on the larger Rage 2 though, but that is considerably larger. If I can find a piece of flue I'll check, but it might take me a few weeks to find a piece (If I still have some)
Just what I need to cut used timber
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awesome....
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will this saw cut d2 tool steel
Not sure, sorry.
You could always ask Evolution- www.evolutionpowertools.com/uk/contact/
Hi my dear
Pliiz i want this Machine
Can be shipped to Morocco
I weit your reply
I don't think they ship to Morocco, but a list is available on their website-
www.evolutionpowertools.com/exploretherange/
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Buy how much sirr????
About £114 on ebay
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@@ultimatehandyman thanks siir
I think sparks are not so good for your vacuum. ;-)
That's correct. You should really disconnect the vacuum when cutting steel, but sparks are minimal with this machine, so there is very little chance of the vacuum catching fire.
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I should have gotten this instead of the cheap harbor freight chop saw. That one doesn't cut straight....
Is there no way to adjust the saw you bought?
The evolution saws are great for the money ;-)
Just got one for a job cutting 25.4mm stainless steel with 1.5mm wall. First 2 cuts ok then very poor cuts after. My makita angle grinder did far better and finished the job. Shit.
You can't cut stainless steel with this machine- you need the special blade for stainless for the Evolution saws ;-)
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cool video. No sub here
Meant to type > new sub here
Thanks Brian ;-)
These are now pieces of shit...I returned mine the same day.