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expired Posted by LLLosingit over 3 years ago

Milwaukee: M18 REDLITHIUM HD 12.0Ah Battery + M18 FUEL 4-1/2" / 5" Grinder

+ Free Shipping

$229

$429

46% off
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Deal Details
Northern Tool has Milwaukee M18 REDLITHIUM HD 12.0Ah High Output Battery Pack (48-11-1812) + Milwaukee M18 FUEL 4-1/2" / 5" Grinder Paddle Switch No-Lock (Tool Only, 2780-20) on sale for $229 when you apply promo code 274196 in your cart. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member LLLosingit for posting this deal.

Deal Instructions:
  1. Visit the offer page here
  2. Add to your cart
  3. In your cart apply promo code 274196 for $20 Off
  4. Your total should be $249 - $20 promo code = $229 with free shipping
Includes:
  • M18 REDLITHIUM High Output HD12.0 Battery Pack (48-11-1812)
  • M18 & M12 Rapid Charger (48-59-1808)
  • M18 FUEL 4-1/2" / 5" Grinder, Paddle Switch No-Lock (Tool Only) (2780-20)

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • At the time of this posting, Our research indicates that this is $73.95 lower (24.4% savings) than the next best available prices for similar products with prices starting from $302.95. -SaltyOne
    • Includes a 3 year limited warranty
  • About this Store:
    • Northern Tool Return Policy can be found here

Original Post

Written by LLLosingit
Community Notes
About the Poster
Deal Details
Community Notes
About the Poster
Northern Tool has Milwaukee M18 REDLITHIUM HD 12.0Ah High Output Battery Pack (48-11-1812) + Milwaukee M18 FUEL 4-1/2" / 5" Grinder Paddle Switch No-Lock (Tool Only, 2780-20) on sale for $229 when you apply promo code 274196 in your cart. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member LLLosingit for posting this deal.

Deal Instructions:
  1. Visit the offer page here
  2. Add to your cart
  3. In your cart apply promo code 274196 for $20 Off
  4. Your total should be $249 - $20 promo code = $229 with free shipping
Includes:
  • M18 REDLITHIUM High Output HD12.0 Battery Pack (48-11-1812)
  • M18 & M12 Rapid Charger (48-59-1808)
  • M18 FUEL 4-1/2" / 5" Grinder, Paddle Switch No-Lock (Tool Only) (2780-20)

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • At the time of this posting, Our research indicates that this is $73.95 lower (24.4% savings) than the next best available prices for similar products with prices starting from $302.95. -SaltyOne
    • Includes a 3 year limited warranty
  • About this Store:
    • Northern Tool Return Policy can be found here

Original Post

Written by LLLosingit
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Basically,
2780 has a less powerful brushless motor, 8500 RPM, and takes up to a 5" wheel.
2981 has a more powerful brushless motor, 9,000 RPM, and takes up to a 6" wheel.

You can get either 27xx or 29xx model with either paddle switch or slide switch.
The grinders that end in 80 have a paddle switch.
The grinders that end in 81 have a slide switch.
Depends if you need the grinder, bare tool it retails for 179 so for an extra 50 bucks you're getting a 12.0 and a rapid. Normally retails for 249.

Obviously we're all about that slickdeal life and no one pays full retail, so you're basically getting a fuel grinder for free(brushless).

It does have a paddle and not a switch so that's a deal breaker for some. Me, I'm quite fond of my fingers so a paddle seems safer.

I know a few have mentioned flipping the grinder for 150 but I wouldn't count on getting that, if new sells for 179. But hey, get 130 for it and it brings the battery down to 100 bucks, that's smoking. Although in my experience I always plan on flipping tools but then end up keeping it for a "spare".

So to recap, if you need a 12.0 get this deal, if you need a grinder, get this deal and if you need both (say it with me) Get this deal!
Beware, if you apply the $20 off coupon you might have the tool promo cancelled, make sure before checking out

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over 3 years ago
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over 3 years ago
ToolDealsFreak
over 3 years ago
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Beware, if you apply the $20 off coupon you might have the tool promo cancelled, make sure before checking out
over 3 years ago
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over 3 years ago
M1954
over 3 years ago
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Thanks OP!
over 3 years ago
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over 3 years ago
M1954
over 3 years ago
114 Posts
Quote from ToolDealsFreak :
Beware, if you apply the $20 off coupon you might have the tool promo cancelled, make sure before checking out
I applied it and it still went through. Thanks for the heads up though!
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over 3 years ago
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over 3 years ago
LLLosingit
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over 3 years ago
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Quote from ToolDealsFreak :
Beware, if you apply the $20 off coupon you might have the tool promo cancelled, make sure before checking out
If they do I'll just cancel, I talked to a friend who used to work at our local store, He said he thinks they will honor it without a problem. He says the promo is usually handled by Milwaukee and the coupon is Northern Tool promotion.
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over 3 years ago
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over 3 years ago
XHuD
over 3 years ago
372 Posts
Quote from LLLosingit :
If they do I'll just cancel, I talked to a friend who used to work at our local store, He said he thinks they will honor it without a problem. He says the promo is usually handled by Milwaukee and the coupon is Northern Tool promotion.
Why Home Depot don't have this deals?
over 3 years ago
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IncompletePerfect
over 3 years ago
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I don't care for the grinder, but that battery ... mmmmMmmm In 4 1.
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over 3 years ago
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over 3 years ago
xbladr
over 3 years ago
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Already have the grinder and it's great. If I didn't though I'd def snag this deal

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over 3 years ago
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LLLosingit
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over 3 years ago
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Quote from IncompletePerfect :
I don't care for the grinder, but that battery ... mmmmMmmm In 4 1.
I already have the grinder so I may sell it (e-bay sold price is $125-$175) So I can probaby sell if for $150 locally, Makes the battery a very good deal.
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yashart
over 3 years ago
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Don't need it but I'm in for 1. Thanks SD!
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Adelley
over 3 years ago
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Lol I'm waiting for that one person to comment to see if this is a good deal, decent, or mediocre =P. Andy?
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over 3 years ago
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Quote from IncompletePerfect :
I don't care for the grinder, but that battery ... mmmmMmmm In 4 1.
Snagged this with the new 3/8 compact impact wrench, also works for AC/DC Rover & Hacksaw
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over 3 years ago
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over 3 years ago
maywood86
over 3 years ago
593 Posts
This deal broke through every excuse I had for not getting a cordless M18 grinder (already invested in M12 line). Hell of a find OP.
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over 3 years ago
LeeJ2539
over 3 years ago
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FYI comes with rapid charger (in first picture) and not the super charger (in forth picture)
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Quote from Adelley :
Lol I'm waiting for that one person to comment to see if this is a good deal, decent, or mediocre =P. Andy?
Depends if you need the grinder, bare tool it retails for 179 so for an extra 50 bucks you're getting a 12.0 and a rapid. Normally retails for 249.

Obviously we're all about that slickdeal life and no one pays full retail, so you're basically getting a fuel grinder for free(brushless).

It does have a paddle and not a switch so that's a deal breaker for some. Me, I'm quite fond of my fingers so a paddle seems safer.

I know a few have mentioned flipping the grinder for 150 but I wouldn't count on getting that, if new sells for 179. But hey, get 130 for it and it brings the battery down to 100 bucks, that's smoking. Although in my experience I always plan on flipping tools but then end up keeping it for a "spare".

So to recap, if you need a 12.0 get this deal, if you need a grinder, get this deal and if you need both (say it with me) Get this deal!
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over 3 years ago
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darko187
over 3 years ago
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I been needing this 12.0 for my M18 miter saw and the milwaukee inverter use!

The grinders just a bonus at this point, don't use it super often but now I won't need my corded one....thanks OP!

Now just need crown nailer and stick nailer and I'll die happy....oh and jigsaw