Is this metal chop saw any good??

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Thinking about buying a new chop saw and was wondering if anyone has used this one before. Can only find a few reviews on it.http://www.evolutiononlineshop.co.uk/rage2355.html
Reply:I don't have the Rage 2 but I do have the Rage 3 miter saw and Rage 1 circular saw and both have been good for me.   I plan to buy a Rage 2 and one of their mag drills at some time down the road since I don't have a 14" dry cut saw or a mag drill yet.   For now I have Makita and Milwuakee 14" chop saws that work just fine.MM350P/Python/Q300MM175/Q300DialarcHFHTP MIG200PowCon300SMHypertherm380ThermalArc185Purox oaF350CrewCab4x4LoadNGo utilitybedBobcat250XMT304/Optima/SpoolmaticSuitcase12RC/Q300Suitcase8RC/Q400Passport/Q300Smith op
Reply:Been wondering about that saw too! Been thinking about getting the same one and am interested to hear what people say.Was checking prices on it and after shipping from online vendors looks like its cheaper (at least in the US) to get it from Ace Hardware and have it delivered to a local store (there are online coupons for free delivery to your local store).Was planning on ordering one tonight or tomorrow, so will def let you know once i get it.
Reply:I have the regular 355 and love it,   they cut steel like butter.   the rage series is targeted at the non-commercial user so its a bit cheaper price wise but other than having a 100rpm faster speed looks like similar specs.  once you own it you will wonder how you ever lived without it....   It gets my recommendation for sure.  blades can be resharpened with a diamond wheel...    last a long time too.1 cut with this saw and my abrasive 14" chop saw got moved to the  storage shed permenantly...   I have a 12 inch wood cutting blade for my old chop saw so I think that would be its only use from now on.   at some point i would like to get the 9 inch circular sawalso see my comments in the following thread http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php...284#post392284Last edited by soutthpaw; 05-16-2010 at 09:32 PM.Tiger Sales:  AHP Distributor    www.tigersalesco.comAHP200x; AHP 160ST; MM350P,  Spoolmatic 30A; Everlast PowerTig 185; Thermal Dynamics 60i plasma.  For Sale:  Cobra Mig 250 w/ Push-pull gun.  Lincoln Wirematic 250