I recently purchased an Evolution S355MCS Metal Chop Saw. I have lusted for a metal chop saw for my farm shop for decades after adding one for woodworking. My typical cutting in the shop is angle less than 3", bar stock, tube less than 3-4" and C channel up to 5-6". I mostly wanted a dry saw that would cut straight cuts perfectly but sprung for the more expensive model for two reasons, I did not want to wish I had later when I needed a perfect angle cut and I loved the clamping system. I put it into use today for the majority of the day cutting stock to make sides for a new trailer. Extremely impressive. I don't know how long a blade lasts before maintenance or replacement is required but I did notice with my cutting in one day there was a significant decrease in sharpness which did not surprise me-I made 14 cuts through 2" x 4" x 3/16" tube for extra stake pockets on my trailer. I gave the adjustable holding clamps a work out and they performed really well. I do have a couple of questions to ask the manufacturer regarding use of the clamping system in tight short piece cutting but I effectively managed multiple cuts on short pieces of stock. Anyway, suffice it to say, it was all I had hoped for in a dry chop saw and more. I would definitely recommend to anyone wanting a good professional quality metal cutting chop saw.