Hi all,
Just to give my view on the Rage 3 Evolution mitre saw.
Having purchased one solely for using on wood, I bought a Evolution Raptor 355 for cutting metal. I tried the Raptor out on box mild steel 50mm square 3mm wall, the Raptor cut through it with no problem, not until I tried to cut a 45 degree angle. What a set up; the clamp does not read 45 degrees when set (checked it with a true angle). The slot where the adjusting clamp tightens is not cut far enough back to allow full movement so only lets the vice go to about 41 degrees.
Needing to cut 45 degrees, I thought I would try the Rage 3, expensive blades but what the heck. Low and behold, the 255mm blade sailed through the 3mm wall at a 45 degree angle with no problem what so ever. After 16 cuts, I tested the blade on wood, a perfect cut every time.
Raptor, great for 90 degree cuts, don't bother trying 45's
Just to give my view on the Rage 3 Evolution mitre saw.
Having purchased one solely for using on wood, I bought a Evolution Raptor 355 for cutting metal. I tried the Raptor out on box mild steel 50mm square 3mm wall, the Raptor cut through it with no problem, not until I tried to cut a 45 degree angle. What a set up; the clamp does not read 45 degrees when set (checked it with a true angle). The slot where the adjusting clamp tightens is not cut far enough back to allow full movement so only lets the vice go to about 41 degrees.
Needing to cut 45 degrees, I thought I would try the Rage 3, expensive blades but what the heck. Low and behold, the 255mm blade sailed through the 3mm wall at a 45 degree angle with no problem what so ever. After 16 cuts, I tested the blade on wood, a perfect cut every time.
Raptor, great for 90 degree cuts, don't bother trying 45's