Milwaukee Power Tools Deal Permathread

[craiger75]

None of the holiday promo packs ever showed stock on the website for stores, or allowed for pickup, just "limited stock" if they had it. One of those things that are supposed to drive traffic to the store.
This is one of the few times BrickSeek is accurate, due to the fact all stores got the same amount sent on each cardboard shipper. The store will only be off if they grew legs, but they seemed to have better security on these items this year.

BS links
$169 - M12 Fuel 3/8" Kit
$129 - M12 Fuel Multi-tool Kit
$99 - M12 Fuel Orbital Sander
$99 - M12 2.5/5ah batteries
$199 - M18 Fuel 2732 Circ Saw

If you live in Menards land, grab a Menards bag first for an extra 15% off

Just picked up the M12 Fuel Oscillating Saw (multi tool) kit at HD for $129 and got the Menards 15% off match, too. Thanks to this thread for helping me understand the Brickseek tool (I found 8 of them in one of the stores in MN) and the Menards sale match. FYI they want the Menards bag when you go to checkout so make sure to grab one if you can. $118 for the full kit out the door…

 

[wmb67]

Did you buy one (or all of them)? The HD site says there are none at any nearby stores, but BS shows a few here and there.

Mike

I found 6 of these stubby kits 2554-21HO in Waltham, MA Home Depot on Fri 1/13/23.

 

[2manytools]

Did you buy one (or all of them)? The HD site says there are none at any nearby stores, but BS shows a few here and there.

Mike

I'd you read my original post about these, I mentioned the website won't show stock for any holiday bundles. Either BS or have an associate check on their phone (but not the website like some of them do), then have them select other stores

 

[Colin Len]

I found 6 of these stubby kits 2554-21HO in Waltham, MA Home Depot on Fri 1/13/23.

Brickseek said there were 6 at a local HD near me in Long Beach. Went by there last night and picked one up. Store employee said they had 5 more. Also saw a guy who looked to be trying to break into the tool cage, seemed he may have had the combo to the lock.

This was a bit of an impulse buy. I hope this 3/8" M12 Impact wrench is solid for lug nuts. I was hoping not to jump up to M18 if I didn't have to. We'll see.

 

[pbon]

Maybe lug nuts in California. A little corrosion seems to double or triple the removal torque.

 

[Colin Len]

Maybe lug nuts in California. A little corrosion seems to double or triple the removal torque.

I've seen reviews and it really seems like a toss up. One video I saw it was handling lugs torqued to 110 lbft without issue. That's tighter than any of my cars and I keep them all clean and without rust or corrosion. Not worried about whenever I get a new project and pull the wheels off the very first time. Instead, I wanted something that would be good at the race track and out on the trail.

 

[pbon]

I have cars torqued to 88, 105, 118 and 140, and the M12 stubby even with a 4-6 ah battery won’t always undo them. Even my M18 mid torque struggles with them at times so I usually reach for the heavy beast. These cars are driven in rain and snow.

 

[jayemm]

I've seen reviews and it really seems like a toss up. One video I saw it was handling lugs torqued to 110 lbft without issue. That's tighter than any of my cars and I keep them all clean and without rust or corrosion. Not worried about whenever I get a new project and pull the wheels off the very first time. Instead, I wanted something that would be good at the race track and out on the trail.

I still think it would work for your stated needs. Take a look at the linked videos.

The Torque Test Channel, in their test on another youtube video, rated it basically as powerful as the Dewalt DCF901 when tested together. I have that DCF901 and it'll loosen my 100ft-lb lugs within 2 seconds. Had a tire rotation done where they tightened the lugs to at least 200 in my estimation according to my bending beam torque wrench when loosening 3 of them. Loosening these required a few more seconds of impacting. It saved my aching back from having to loosen the other 17.
My wheels are alloy and they are not corroded and the threads are reasonably clean so this no doubt makes a difference.

 

[jayemm]

I have cars torqued to 88, 105, 118 and 140, and the M12 stubby even with a 4-6 ah battery won’t always undo them. Even my M18 mid torque struggles with them at times so I usually reach for the heavy beast. These cars are driven in rain and snow.

Do you have steel wheels that don't get removed often if the mid-torque struggles with them. Mine gets driven in rain and snow too, but not the amount of brine and salt like the NE or say Minnesota.

 

[pbon]

All aluminum wheels. Sometimes the stubby works, but sometimes it won’t so then I have to get another impact. This makes me less inclined to reach for the stubby in the first place for lug nuts.

 

[jayemm]

All aluminum wheels. Sometimes the stubby works, but sometimes it won’t so then I have to get another impact. This makes me less inclined to reach for the stubby in the first place for lug nuts.

Gotcha. I don't think these little impacts are good for regular lug nut duty anyway, especially higher torques than mine. Mine works for my occasional DIY needs but I'd get something more powerful if I had to do it again.

 

[ecclap]

Brickseek said there were 6 at a local HD near me in Long Beach. Went by there last night and picked one up. Store employee said they had 5 more. Also saw a guy who looked to be trying to break into the tool cage, seemed he may have had the combo to the lock.

This was a bit of an impulse buy. I hope this 3/8" M12 Impact wrench is solid for lug nuts. I was hoping not to jump up to M18 if I didn't have to. We'll see.

At $169 I figured they were too good of a buy to pass up. I ended up buying one at $199 and a second at $169 when the price dropped. Went back and got the adjustment. Didn’t really need them both but getting 2 of the 5.0 HO batteries plus the tools bags and charger at that price was a no brainer. I might convert one to half inch.

 

[Colin Len]

At $169 I figured they were too good of a buy to pass up. I ended up buying one at $199 and a second at $169 when the price dropped. Went back and got the adjustment. Didn’t really need them both but getting 2 of the 5.0 HO batteries plus the tools bags and charger at that price was a no brainer. I might convert one to half inch.

This was my mentality as well. There isn't a similarly good deal on an M18 impact wrench right now and this $169 deal probably won't get any better. I already have some M12 stuff and it won't hurt to have the extra battery. If it turns out not to be the best option for me then I guess I'll upgrade to an M18, perhaps even try to sell the M12.

 

[Rusty67]

Not a screaming deal but I've bought twice at this price. 2xM18 HO CP3.0 batteries for 99 bucks.

Milwaukee Tool M18 REDLITH HIGH OUTPUT CP3.0 BATT 2-PK

Milwaukee Tool M18 REDLITH HIGH OUTPUT CP3.0 BATT 2-PK

www.tooltopia.com

 

[Kaervak]

Here's my experience with the M12 stubby.......

It has no problems removing lug nuts on my Saturn, aluminum wheels, torqued to 103ft/lbs. It has removed the crank bolt from it as well which was torqued to 162ft/lbs and it has removed all the subframe bolts which were torqued to 155ft/lbs. All without issue. It has also removed the axle nuts from the same Saturn which were torqued to 166ft/lbs and that was with a 3/8 to 1/2 adapter so I could use a 32mm socket. My car has been a northeast Ohio car its entire life. Plenty of exposure to salt, snow and rain. I've always used an XC6.0 pack with it. There have been a few times where I've needed to use my M18 2767, but it's been few and far between. I highly recommend that 3/8 stubby to anyone, but definitely use an XC pack, it will make a difference.


Now, with all that said, I am so incredibly temped to pickup one of those kits the XC HO 5.0 packs. That's such a damn good price and the nearby HD has two of them sitting on the shelf. So tempting.

 

[Colin Len]

Here's my experience with the M12 stubby.......

It has no problems removing lug nuts on my Saturn, aluminum wheels, torqued to 103ft/lbs. It has removed the crank bolt from it as well which was torqued to 162ft/lbs and it has removed all the subframe bolts which were torqued to 155ft/lbs. All without issue. It has also removed the axle nuts from the same Saturn which were torqued to 166ft/lbs and that was with a 3/8 to 1/2 adapter so I could use a 32mm socket. My car has been a northeast Ohio car its entire life. Plenty of exposure to salt, snow and rain. I've always used an XC6.0 pack with it. There have been a few times where I've needed to use my M18 2767, but it's been few and far between. I highly recommend that 3/8 stubby to anyone, but definitely use an XC pack, it will make a difference.


Now, with all that said, I am so incredibly temped to pickup one of those kits the XC HO 5.0 packs. That's such a damn good price and the nearby HD has two of them sitting on the shelf. So tempting.

Thanks for your feedback on this. Definitely seems like it's one of those YMMV situations but I'm hopeful that it'll work out for me. Like you, it just seemed like too good of a deal to pass on and it's worth the risk. For now, I'd rather keep adding to my M12 collection rather than start an M18 collection and have to manage both. It'll probably happen someday but I'll put it off as long as I can.

 

[mikeinri]

For now, I'd rather keep adding to my M12 collection rather than start an M18 collection and have to manage both. It'll probably happen someday but I'll put it off as long as I can.

I feel the same way, but opposite (I started with M18).

Mike

 

[Kaervak]

Thanks for your feedback on this. Definitely seems like it's one of those YMMV situations but I'm hopeful that it'll work out for me. Like you, it just seemed like too good of a deal to pass on and it's worth the risk. For now, I'd rather keep adding to my M12 collection rather than start an M18 collection and have to manage both. It'll probably happen someday but I'll put it off as long as I can.

It's not much of an issue having both M12 & M18. Admittedly I only have the M18 2767 impact, super sawzall and one XC HO 8.0 battery so I don't have much to manage. However, the M18 chargers are dual voltage and will charge the M12 batteries too. I honestly think the biggest stopping point for people that have M12 stuff but don't have any M18 is the M12 tools only have a M12 capable charger. If Milwaukee included a dual voltage charger with every M12 tool, a lot of people wouldn't have any hesitations about adding M18 tools. With that said if there aren't any M18 tool that fits your needs, there's no point in owning any.

 

[mikeinri]

My issue isn't the chargers (as mentioned, mine are M18 and can handle both), it's that I KNOW that if I kill a battery, the only spare that would be ready would be the opposite size (just Murphy's Law).

Mike

 

[ravens]

Here's my experience with the M12 stubby.......

It has no problems removing lug nuts on my Saturn, aluminum wheels, torqued to 103ft/lbs. It has removed the crank bolt from it as well which was torqued to 162ft/lbs and it has removed all the subframe bolts which were torqued to 155ft/lbs. All without issue. It has also removed the axle nuts from the same Saturn which were torqued to 166ft/lbs and that was with a 3/8 to 1/2 adapter so I could use a 32mm socket. My car has been a northeast Ohio car its entire life. Plenty of exposure to salt, snow and rain. I've always used an XC6.0 pack with it. There have been a few times where I've needed to use my M18 2767, but it's been few and far between. I highly recommend that 3/8 stubby to anyone, but definitely use an XC pack, it will make a difference.


Now, with all that said, I am so incredibly temped to pickup one of those kits the XC HO 5.0 packs. That's such a damn good price and the nearby HD has two of them sitting on the shelf. So tempting.

Yeah, that's my experience as well, it's useful for small cars and even small SUVs, like old Foresters and the like, but anything bigger than that will require more torque, to the point it'll be almost useless with a work truck. so that's the only caveat I would add to this post. it serves well enough for my own needs on a small car, but if I was doing work on a bigger vehicle I would spring for a 2962 instead.

 

[gearhead1960]

I think whether you have M12 or M18 depends on need and space. I started with the M12 stubby Impact in 1/2". This gun is a beast! I've since added numerous other M12 pieces to the collection. The one thing I had been eyeballing for awhile was the M18 Blower for my yard. Admitedly, I had a cash windfall that allowed me to purchase one at very small cash outlay on my part. Again, another beast of a tool. It used to take me all afternoon to rake the leaves in my front yard. I typically had to perform this duty 3-4 times a season. With this blower, it now only requires about 45 mins to an hour to collect all the leaves. The M18 blower doesn't have a really comparable M12 model that had the specs I wanted. After using the blower 2 seasons, it's paid for itself in saved aggravation and labor. As far as being on two different battery platforms, I use both. I've since added the M18 fan and the weed wacker. I'm planning to pick up the new 16" hatchet saw in the spring, hopefully discounted. Both platforms have their advantages/disadvantages. Space is not a consideration on my end, but understand some people have that limitation, so only want one platform. Just my 2 cents....

 

[pbon]

I’ll buy the dual battery blower when there is a good sale. I have 2 of the 2724 and they are good for light duty work.

 

[rvieceli]

Anyone heard of any upcoming deals on the 2880 grinder? Hackable or not.

Thanks.

Ron

 

[Odd-job]

Anyone heard of any upcoming deals on the 2880 grinder? Hackable or not.

Thanks.

Ron

Nothing current, but worth being patient IMHO for a free battery, etc.

 

[Colin Len]

It's not much of an issue having both M12 & M18. Admittedly I only have the M18 2767 impact, super sawzall and one XC HO 8.0 battery so I don't have much to manage. However, the M18 chargers are dual voltage and will charge the M12 batteries too. I honestly think the biggest stopping point for people that have M12 stuff but don't have any M18 is the M12 tools only have a M12 capable charger. If Milwaukee included a dual voltage charger with every M12 tool, a lot of people wouldn't have any hesitations about adding M18 tools. With that said if there aren't any M18 tool that fits your needs, there's no point in owning any.

Interesting. I definitely don't fall into that camp. I could care less about the chargers, lol. It's almost a certainty that whatever tool I buy will end up coming with one since it seems the best deals are usually on combo kits rather than individual tools. At least for your first purchase. For me, it's more about the overall cost of having two systems as well as redundancy/overlap in usefulness. So far, I think the vast majority of the stuff I work on really only needs the M12 line. My most used tool is my 3/8" ratchet. I'm also looking at the underhood light. I've got a drill and impact driver already and they've only let me down once or twice where I had to use my old Craftsman 19v drill instead. The lighter/smaller tools are just so much nicer to work with but ***** to need the bigger tool for that 1 out of 100 job otherwise it's just sitting on the shelf. I don't use the tools professionally and don't need a ton of super powerful stuff. Most of my work is automotive and general, around the house handyman type stuff.

Yeah, that's my experience as well, it's useful for small cars and even small SUVs, like old Foresters and the like, but anything bigger than that will require more torque, to the point it'll be almost useless with a work truck. so that's the only caveat I would add to this post. it serves well enough for my own needs on a small car, but if I was doing work on a bigger vehicle I would spring for a 2962 instead.

Good thing I love small vehicles and generally don't like large ones! The biggest thing I own (or plan to own) is my '10 Tacoma. Our other vehicles shouldn't pose issues so it's really just the truck I think that could be a problem child.

 

[acrmarshall]

So I've been reading here without contributing, and I want to say thanks to all.

HD has m12 ratchet kits with bag, charger, and two 2.0ah batteries on special til the end of the month--and the sale is an add-on tool, choice of three. For me they showed up as Jobsite radio, inflator, or grease gun. Of course these usually show up as a separate SKU too. FYI this is available in both flavors, the regular and the hi-speed.

Question: Do the m12 fuel ratchets go much cheaper than they are right now (as a kit with a "free" add-on)?
How much have people managed to get them for? What time of year?



By the way the m12 rotary tool 2460 also has a bonus 2.0ah battery add-on through the end of the month. It ended up being $57 in cart but it will go cheaper if I end up returning the battery.

 

[2manytools]

So I've been reading here without contributing, and I want to say thanks to all.

My question today is: Do the m12 fuel ratchets go much cheaper than they are right now (as a kit with a "free" add-on)?
How much have people managed to get them for? What time of year?
I'm surprised the clearance stubby didn't re-ignite the impact-vs-ratchet conversation.

As far as m12 ratchets go, is there a consensus about 2557 vs 2567? The 67 is hi-speed, less torque, same price.


By the way the m12 dremel also has a bonus item add-on through the end of the month.

It's your first post, so welcome. Just a little info on the different threads. This is the Milwaukee deals thread, so the best contribution here are deal links. If you want to discuss Milwaukee, there is also a thread for that. It is best not to post here with discussion, as many of us have this thread set to notify of us of new posts, hopefully a deal .

There are a few Milwaukee deals for SBotD

Milwaukee Addiction Thread

 

[acrmarshall]

@2manytools Thanks for the welcome! Seems like a good bunch of guys around here. Edited post for clarity and to add more deal details.

 

[2manytools]

By the way the m12 rotary tool 2460 also has a bonus 2.0ah battery add-on through the end of the month. It ended up being $57 in cart but it will go cheaper if I end up returning the battery.

If you look closer at your cart, that $57 is what the tool is going to cost you. The total you're going to pay is $99 plus tax before you return. So it's not going to get any cheaper for you

 

[mikeinri]

HD has m12 ratchet kits with bag, charger, and two 2.0ah batteries on special til the end of the month--and the sale is an add-on tool, choice of three. For me they showed up as Jobsite radio, inflator, or grease gun. Of course these usually show up as a separate SKU too. FYI this is available in both flavors, the regular and the hi-speed.

Can you post a link, model number, etc?

Welcome to GJ!

Mike

 

[Crabman]

Mike

This looks like what he is describing.

Milwaukee M12 FUEL 12V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 3/8 in. Ratchet Kit with (2) 2.0Ah Batteries, Charger & Tool Bag 2557-22 - The Home Depot

The MILWAUKEE M12 FUEL 3/8 in. Ratchet is the first cordless tool that provides both the torque and compact size to replace pneumatic ratchets in the industry. This cordless ratchet has up to 55ft-lbs

www.homedepot.com

Bruce

 

[boom_bap]

They have one that is the ratchet and new impact with the light ring for 189 and 2 2.0s curremtly.

 

[Crabman]

Bunch of Milwaukee, mostly nailers, on HD deal of the day, Saturday 1/28

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.

www.homedepot.com

The tshirts, four for $37 are a good deal they are decent shirts.

Milwaukee Men's 2X-Large Multi-Color Heavy-Duty Cotton/Polyester Short-Sleeve Pocket T-Shirt (4-Pack) 601BGBLR-2X - The Home Depot

The Milwaukee Short Sleeve Heavy-Duty Pocket T-Shirts are made from durable, breathable fabric for all-day protection to outlast the job. Built with a tear- and abrasion-resistant 60/40 cotton/poly blend,

www.homedepot.com

 

[Shocker]

FYI, the 2 packs of the Milwaukee shirts are less per shirt. $8.99 each.

 

[Rusty67]

Looks like ACME is having a buy more save more type Milwaukee sale:

Milwaukee Buy More Save More. Save up to $175 on select Milwaukee orders of $350+ Instantly - Acme Tools

Purchase $350+ of select Milwaukee Tools and save $50 in your shopping cart or purchase $450+ and save $100 or purchase $550 and save $175! The discount will be applied to qualifying orders. The promotion expires on April 30, 2023, at 11:59 PM CST or while supplies last. See the complete list of...

www.acmetools.com

Purchase $350+ of select Milwaukee Tools and save $50 in your shopping cart or purchase $450+ and save $100 or purchase $550 and save $175!
Looks like this runs through April 30th.

 

[2manytools]

Looks like ACME is having a buy more save more type Milwaukee sale:

Milwaukee Buy More Save More. Save up to $175 on select Milwaukee orders of $350+ Instantly - Acme Tools

Purchase $350+ of select Milwaukee Tools and save $50 in your shopping cart or purchase $450+ and save $100 or purchase $550 and save $175! The discount will be applied to qualifying orders. The promotion expires on April 30, 2023, at 11:59 PM CST or while supplies last. See the complete list of...

www.acmetools.com

Purchase $350+ of select Milwaukee Tools and save $50 in your shopping cart or purchase $450+ and save $100 or purchase $550 and save $175!
Looks like this runs through April 30th.

Should be the same promo at all the retailers for the quarter. Started at HD yesterday in store.
You may find one retailer including or excluding a particular tool, like HD included XL cooler for BMSM (last Q), but no other retailer did

 

[Odd-job]

Is it me or did they increase some of the prices of some of the tools?

The polisher and m12 surge though might be some good deals if someone was going for the $175 off $550.

 

[Rusty67]

HD special buy today, chainsaw with 6.0 battery for 280:

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 14 in. 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Electric Chainsaw and 6.0 Ah High Output Battery 2727-20C-48-11-1865 - The Home Depot

The Milwaukee M18 FUEL 14 in. Chainsaw delivers the power to cut hardwoods, cuts faster than gas, and delivers up to 150 cuts per charge. The unit is designed to meet the performance, durability and ergonomic

www.homedepot.com

 

[craiger75]

I have a Paslode Cordless Angled Finish Nailer from HD, still in the box. $429 retail price. I’m thinking to trade it in for the M18 16 ga. Nailer kit—$399 retail price. Any reason not to do this? I don’t have any other nailers right now, so am not married to a system yet (and thinking I want to get married to M18 system overall so thinking this is the right move).

 

[Rusty67]

Don't the Paslode units require an air cartridge?