Bought one last week. For average DIY use it seems fine and a bit of a bargain at £64.99.
I already had a non sliding Evolution Compund Mitre saw. As a comparison, the Evolution is a step up in terms of build quality, finish, and accuracy. But an Evolution sliding mitre saw that can cut 305mm timber would cost over £150.
The casting quality and finish on these Challenge Xtremes is akin to the sort of tools you would pick up in Aldi. Of which I have a fair number and they are perfectly adequate.
These are now re available on the Argos website, having disappeared last week.
Hope this helps. There is nowhere else you can get a sliding mitre saw with a 305mm cutting width for anywhere near £64.99
raquel2011
20 Jan 16#13
Argh, My other wants one. Are they that bad?
championadam
18 Jan 16#5
this is awful. want 45 or 90 degree cuts? forget it. everything is slightly on the wonk. bought one for a single, simple job and wasn't even good enough for that. avoid at all costs (I got refunded).
buy an evolution from the seconds outlet on eBay. infinitely better.
jon19783 to championadam
19 Jan 16#12
Everything this person says. OK for a diy beginner. That's it
championadam
19 Jan 16#11
I've had an evo mitre and a circular saw from eBay b/c and both have been excellent during a mostly oak with some pine kitchen fitting. the wood and metal magic blades are pretty decent so long as you don't force: gives good clean cuts in hard and soft wood.
royals
19 Jan 16#10
Have them send but expensive. Paid 28.00 two years ago
picorosco
19 Jan 16#9
is this also a compound saw?
riceydude
18 Jan 16#8
ok for straight cutting, but build not that great for accuracy
marteee
18 Jan 16#7
Problem with the Evo B/C Grades is the warranty is so short, its been putting me off!
airbus330
18 Jan 16#6
+1 for the Evoloution
these are only ok for cross cuts
ray1066
18 Jan 16#4
Good deal.
Particularly useful for serious diy. Saves a lot of time laying wooden floors and any cross cutting. Although not recommended makes a good cut in thin aluminum section. Don't forget safety glasses though.
marteee
18 Jan 16#3
Looks a great price, does anyone have any experience of it?
fozzy17
18 Jan 16#2
If your doing a house up, great for skirting boards, and woodwork where you need angles cut, hot
Vanderlust
17 Jan 161#1
Awesome, just need an elevator belt and some victims now. Heat!
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I already had a non sliding Evolution Compund Mitre saw. As a comparison, the Evolution is a step up in terms of build quality, finish, and accuracy. But an Evolution sliding mitre saw that can cut 305mm timber would cost over £150.
The casting quality and finish on these Challenge Xtremes is akin to the sort of tools you would pick up in Aldi. Of which I have a fair number and they are perfectly adequate.
These are now re available on the Argos website, having disappeared last week.
Hope this helps. There is nowhere else you can get a sliding mitre saw with a 305mm cutting width for anywhere near £64.99
buy an evolution from the seconds outlet on eBay. infinitely better.
these are only ok for cross cuts
Particularly useful for serious diy. Saves a lot of time laying wooden floors and any cross cutting. Although not recommended makes a good cut in thin aluminum section. Don't forget safety glasses though.