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Bona FlexiSand 1.9 vs Evolution Power Tools R255SMS
The Bona FlexiSand 1.9 is a single-disc rotary floor sanding and buffing machine. The Evolution Power Tools R255SMS is a 255mm sliding mitre saw that cuts wood, steel and aluminium with one blade.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bona FlexiSand 1.9 | Evolution Power Tools R255SMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 50kg (plus optional 11kg magnetic weight) | 15.3 kg |
| Power | 1.9kW | - |
| Voltage | 230V, 50Hz, 11A | - |
| Disc diameter | 407mm (16in) | - |
| Motor | - | 2000 W, 240V |
| Blade diameter | - | 255 mm |
| No-load speed | - | 2500 rpm |
| Max wood cut | - | 300 x 80 mm (straight) |
| Max mild steel plate | - | 6 mm |
Sources: Bona FlexiSand 1.9, Evolution Power Tools R255SMS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the FlexiSand 1.9 if...
A single-disc rotary sander used for buffing, screening and light sanding rather than heavy stock removal, which is why floor contractors keep one alongside a belt or drum sander rather than instead of one. Its 407mm disc and 1.9kW motor put it in the same bracket as other single-phase rotary buffers sold through UK flooring trade counters.
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Buy or hire the R255SMS if...
The R255SMS is Evolution's flagship mitre saw, bought by fabricators, fencing and multi-trade contractors who need to cut steel box section as well as timber without swapping blades. Its lower price versus premium mitre saws makes it a common choice on tool hire counters serving mixed-material jobs.
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What is the difference between the Bona FlexiSand 1.9 and the Evolution Power Tools R255SMS?
The Bona FlexiSand 1.9 is a single-disc rotary floor sanding and buffing machine; the Evolution Power Tools R255SMS is a 255mm sliding mitre saw that cuts wood, steel and aluminium with one blade.
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