EvolutionPower Tools R300DCT 12 inch Concrete Saw (Aka Circular Saw, Angle Grinder, Chop / Cut Off Saw, Demo Saw, Disc / Power Cutter) Electric Motor, No Gas - 4-1/2" Cut - Incl Diamond Masonry Blade

I used this Evolution R300DCT saw to cut off the deteriorating front edge of my front porch. About 22 feet of 3.5" concrete and the saw using the included diamond blade cut fantastic. After struggling to make my cut line straight, I took the advice of another reviewer and used an old circular saw with a cheap 7" diamond blade to make a guide groove about 3/4" deep. I then made two passes a little over an inch with the Evolution and let the saw do the work... too easy and a straight cut!My only suggestion would be to upgrade for $25 to the PLUS model which is the same saw but comes with a water system. I used my pump-up sprayer with my wife driving and it worked fine. But with the PLUS model, I could have done it myself and eliminated the complaining.I used a heavy 12 gauge 25' extension cord on a 20 amp circuit and had zero issues. I fully believe most of the people complaining about the saw or cord overheating are using extension cords that are too small or too long. This R300DCT is a quality tool at a great price, I fully recommend it if you need to do some concrete, block, or paver cutting. Like me, you can save yourself thousands of dollars by doing the job yourself!

I bought this to cut through a 4 inch slab patio to get to some septic lines. Turns out the pad was 8 inches thick!This cut though enough that I could bust the rest out with a jack and sledge hammer. So far its working fine, but it did pop a 20 amp breaker several times.

We have had this saw for quite a while, using it to cut asphalt and concrete. It has worked flawlessly. The cord is good and long and the cut depth adequate for our needs. We were using gas powered saws in the past but the hard starting, maintaining the machine and issues with employees not understanding the need to mix oil with gas left us breaking them or not able to use them when we needed them most.This electric motor is plenty strong enough to compete with gas motors and it starts each time, every time.I needed a new handle after backing over the saw with a truck. The call was answered instantly (by Josh in tech support) and a new handle shipped that day for only $18.00. No charge for shipping apparently and no huge charge for a fairly complicated handle. I would buy another but this one just keeps going.

I was hesitant as I've always had gas powered demo saws, while the cord is something to get used to, it's really not much of a problem. The weight is about the same, maybe a little lighter, but it's smaller size makes it easier to handle. Only issue is blade bind. You have to left the saw do the work, any type of force or twist on the blade will cause harm to the motor and stop the unit from working. If you treat the tool with respect, it performs just as good for the fraction of the price. I've been using the supplied blade and it works fantastic. I've been cutting 6 inch terrace wall block, which is pretty abrasive and have done so now about 30-40 times through. Given the 4.5inch blade depth, you have to turn over and cut again. Not much of an issue as you have to do that with the equivalent Stihl demo saw. Again, that can cost 800-1600 dollars. No more carb issues, hard starts or mixing fuel. Just plug it in and go. 🙌

Used to cut large concrete retaining wall blocks and caps. Cuts through 4” solid cap blocks with ease using the blade that came with the saw. Was going to rent a 15” gas saw but after several days of use buying this saw was cheaper than renting and now I have it for my next projects. Be sure to use a heavy duty extension cord.

What a great saw being an electric you get a lot of power it cuts through cinderblocks with ease. I probably cut 1500 blocks so far with it and it’s not slowed down at all. I would definitely buy again.

Return customer. They changed the product. This one shuts down and needs to be restarted. I tried to go to the support website but can't submit ticket as the button they require me to consent to date storage dies not exist. Disappointed. Used for 6 cuts and its costing me time. Wish they left original model alone. Do not recommend. Will change review of customer service contacts me. I don't have time to call. I know what I'm doing... It's not me it's the machine.

It got the job done, cheaper than renting. Just keep the blade wet and make sure to plug to 20amp outlet not 15, so it does not trip the breaker. One improvement I would like, little larger rubbery wheels as the small wheels do not travel smoothly on pitted concrete.