I have just got the Evolution R210SMS 210mm Single-Bevel Sliding Compound Mitre Saw 230V actually because the previous model of this saw packed up after 2 years casual use. However Screwfix were great as always and replaced it with this new model. To be honest at this price point if it packs up after three years I would just buy another one. It has the features of much more expensive machines and if I need greater capacity I would go to my table saw. The blade is amazingly thin. I would be prepared to use the same blade on plastics and PVC, but probably not on metals. I did try cutting metal tubing on the previous machine (mainly aluminium and brass) but found that the subsequent tear out on wood was pretty bad. But the blades are pretty cheap and easy to change so maybe a separate blade for those jobs is the answer. I found the angles pretty true and if they get out of alignment you can get them right yourself easily. The saw id light and easy to transport. As I said at this price it is a pretty amazing saw.