You won't know until you get one. I had the same thought. Then I bought one. I use it all the time.
Milwaukee Power Tools Deal Permathread
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Chuckster in NJ
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I purchased a Ryobi band file for my wife's work bench and she uses it to "fine tune" picture frames and other tasks and I borrowed it a few times and liked it so much I went and purchased the Milwaukee band file and use it on a regular basis…….. You will never know how handy these are until you have one.
It’s the perfect tool for when you’re too old and fat to give yourself a pedicure
Do like I did, buy the corded Wen for about $30. Try it for a year or so then decided if you want to spring for the M12.
I started out with my pneumatic one. Then bought a HF retrofit kit to run scotch bright belts on a 120v grinder. What pushed me over the top for a cordless unit was fabricating a one off strike plate on site one day after spending far too much time with a ******* file dialing in the inside dimensions.
For deburring things? I used mine to clean up the edges on my ramps for my 4 post. Now I don't need to wear gloves when I setup the ramps to get cars on/off.
Or because it is totally awesome and you'll use it once you have one?
Someone was looking for the new M18 clamp light thing, this looks like a good deal:
Just so you guys know, they canceled my order. Figured it was too good to be true. So I’m back on the hunt for a deal on one of these, will post updates if I find another dealBeen looking for a bandfile for a while. Found these, either 3/8 or 1/2” with a 5ah for $250 so I pulled the trigger, figured I’d pass the deal along if anyone else was hoping to find one on Black Friday
Milwaukee 2483-20 M12 FUEL 3/8 x 13" Bandfile Reversible Belt Sander +
The M12 FUEL 3/8" X 13" Band file is the first cordless band file that delivers pneumatic performance, size, and features for professional automotive, industrial, and metalworking users. Delivers the fastest spot weld removal by leveraging our Power state Brushless Motor Technology. Delivers...cbmtools.com
Mine also
goblue1998
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They have a good price on the m12 underhood light (with a 5.0) but I’m waiting for my refund from the band file before I order it.
tmshort
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swsman
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+1 on sawzall.
hbabler
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Anyone seen any deals (other than the Woot one I missed) on the 3/8 or 1/2 M12 impact?
Here are Milwaukee deals on Woot.com which are still available - sometimes they relist the 3/8 / 1/2 M12 impact, keep refreshing
Milwaukee 3453-20 12V Fuel 1/4" Impact Driver - $73.99 - Free shipping for Prime members
Milwaukee 3453-20 12V Fuel 1/4" Impact Driver
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No Home Depot "Hacking" required -
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Milwaukee 48-11-1862 Tool XC 6.0Ah Battery 2pk - $159.99 - Free shipping for Prime members
Milwaukee 48-11-1862 Tool XC 6.0Ah Battery 2pk
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Not sure if this is a good deal, what are your thoughts?
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Milwaukee 48-59-1865POC M18 Charger + 4x Batteries
Milwaukee 48-59-1865POC M18 Charger + 4x Batteries
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Milwaukee 48-11-2450 M12 12V XC 5Ah Battery 2pk - $119.99 - Free shipping for Prime members
Milwaukee 48-11-2450 M12 12V XC 5Ah Battery 2pk
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SkinnyG
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I had a need for the M18 Rover Triple-Panel Light (today). HD has a BOGO going for it so I paired it with a 5.0 starter kit and it brought the price down to $99.99 each. Not a bad price for either item, in my opinion.
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Jarhead0408
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Could you tell us what scenario you needed this for? Had to be something wide angle...
Just trying to file it away in my head in case it would be useful down the road.
SkinnyG
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My immediate need was a flood light, and any of the other Milwaukee options would have worked. When all of the others were also $99 (or $79 for the clamp), I thought this one was the most value. I do have some upcoming electrical work to do in my attic, and this light should be able to cover the whole area without having to move it around, but that really didn't play much into the decision.
Jarhead0408
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Gotcha. Thank you.
neonlazer
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All these battery deals are making my wallet run for cover.
I’ve got that setup and about what I paid for it. It’s nice because it charges the batteries fast when you’re draining batteries quickly. Keep in mind, it is pretty big, so takes up a lot of space.Not sure if this is a good deal, what are your thoughts?
Milwaukee 48-59-1865POC M18 Charger + 4x Batteries
Milwaukee 48-59-1865POC M18 Charger + 4x Batteries
SkinnyG
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Home Depot's entire Special Buy of the Day section is Milwaukee today. There may be a couple winners in there.
Special Buy Of The Day: Find The Deal Of The Day at The Home Depot
Find the deal of the day and save on select appliances, décor, and home improvement items with Home Depot's Special Buy of The Day.
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Hard to beat $13/ah for Forge batteries these days without a hack deal.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...ery-Charger-48-59-1813GB-48-11-1881/337126822
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...ery-Charger-48-59-1813GB-48-11-1881/337126822
zimman
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Honestly a gimmick. I've had a corded one for years and used it once. These Youtube guys sanding off rivets is just stupid. You'd use up several batteries and still need a grinder. LOL. Think about a .5" sanding loop. Not much area to work with. I guess good for a tight space or narrow space but in my opinion, save the money.
Zim
Smoking deals on the M12 3/8” stubby with 5.0 battery and the M18 DA polisher.
Excellent deals on both!
I picked up the same stubby kit for $155 last year and the polisher tool only for $182 2-3 years ago and those were amazing deals then!
kppolich
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Nice deal here with the $20 off coupon for the M18 2 gallon compressor.
~$270 after tax for me, free shipping
~$270 after tax for me, free shipping