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What to look for
A sliding saw cuts wider boards; check the cutting capacity at 90 and 45 degrees against what you will cut.
Models worth comparing
From manufacturers' specifications and published UK reviews, read on 6 October 2026. Not tested by us. In no particular order: these are not ranked, and we do not say which is best until the customer ratings are in.
Budget
Evolution R210SMS+
DIYers fitting skirting, decking or shelving who want a light sliding saw that can also cut metal and plastic with the supplied blade.
Supplied multi-material blade cuts wood, mild steel, aluminium and plastic
Sliding head gives a 230 mm crosscut from a compact 210 mm blade
Light enough to carry at 11.2 kg, with a laser guide and slide rail protector
Watch out for: It needs some assembly out of the box, bevels one way only, and a reviewer found the front clamp did not hold thin timber as firmly as hoped.
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