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expiredMarcus305 posted Jul 31, 2023 12:18 PM

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18V Brushless Cordless 4-1/2" / 5" Grinder + 5.0 Ah Battery

$159

$394

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Home Depot has Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 4-1/2" / 5" Grinder w/ Paddle Switch w/ 5.0 Ah Battery (2880-20-48-11-1850) on sale for $159. Shipping is free or select free ship-to-store pickup where available.

Thanks to community member Marcus305 for finding this deal.

Note: Availability for store pickup may vary by location.

About this product:
  • 100% tool free: make all accessory changes and guard adjustments without a wrench for increased productivity.
  • Paddle-switch design: provides increased comfort and ease-of-use when operating in various positions
  • Includes
    • 1x Milwaukee 4-1/2" / 5" Grinder (2880-20)
    • 1x Milwaukee 5.0Ah battery (48-11-1850)
    • 5-Year Manufacturer Warranty

Editor's Notes

Written by citan359 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Offer valid today only, July 31st.
    • This offer matches a Frontpage Deal from Oct. 2021.
  • Ratings & Reviews:
    • This product is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on over 2,440 customer reviews on Home Depot.
  • About this store:
    • Click here to view Home Depot's return policy.
  • Additional Note:
    • Please refer to the Forum Thread for additional discussion regarding this deal.

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Written by Marcus305
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Home Depot has Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 4-1/2" / 5" Grinder w/ Paddle Switch w/ 5.0 Ah Battery (2880-20-48-11-1850) on sale for $159. Shipping is free or select free ship-to-store pickup where available.

Thanks to community member Marcus305 for finding this deal.

Note: Availability for store pickup may vary by location.

About this product:
  • 100% tool free: make all accessory changes and guard adjustments without a wrench for increased productivity.
  • Paddle-switch design: provides increased comfort and ease-of-use when operating in various positions
  • Includes
    • 1x Milwaukee 4-1/2" / 5" Grinder (2880-20)
    • 1x Milwaukee 5.0Ah battery (48-11-1850)
    • 5-Year Manufacturer Warranty

Editor's Notes

Written by citan359 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Offer valid today only, July 31st.
    • This offer matches a Frontpage Deal from Oct. 2021.
  • Ratings & Reviews:
    • This product is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on over 2,440 customer reviews on Home Depot.
  • About this store:
    • Click here to view Home Depot's return policy.
  • Additional Note:
    • Please refer to the Forum Thread for additional discussion regarding this deal.

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Jul 31, 2023 1:20 PM
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SoreDkDealCantBeatItJul 31, 2023 1:20 PM
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Good grinder, it's a bit long including the battery but plenty of power. I go for this over all my corded ones which is the real measure of succes
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Jul 31, 2023 1:55 PM
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silveryummiesJul 31, 2023 1:55 PM
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This 1 or 2 batteries in this deal?
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Jul 31, 2023 1:58 PM
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FatalBert13Jul 31, 2023 1:58 PM
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Note that several of the pictures in the listing show that is has the rapidstop brake but it (the 2880-20 model) does NOT have it.
Last edited by FatalBert13 July 31, 2023 at 07:00 AM.
Jul 31, 2023 2:03 PM
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CaleoJul 31, 2023 2:03 PM
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Quote from FatalBert13 :
Note that several of the pictures in the listing show that is has the rapidstop brake but it (the 2880-20 model) does NOT have it.
https://www.milwaukeetool.com/products/2880-20

Milwaukee's own product listing indicates this is braking/rapidstop.

That said, what it doesn't have is variable speed like the Specifications section on Home Depot indicates.
Jul 31, 2023 2:22 PM
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biscaysteadyJul 31, 2023 2:22 PM
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Quote from Caleo :
https://www.milwaukeetool.com/products/2880-20

Milwaukee's own product listing indicates this is braking/rapidstop.

That said, what it doesn't have is variable speed like the Specifications section on Home Depot indicates.
Are rapid brake stop and variable speed crucial for this tool?
Jul 31, 2023 2:24 PM
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CaleoJul 31, 2023 2:24 PM
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Quote from scrubolio :
Are rapid brake stop and variable speed crucial for this tool?
Variable speed is important if you intend to use wire wheels with an angle grinder. 8k+ RPM will throw wires like crazy with most non-braided wire wheels.
Jul 31, 2023 3:50 PM
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b00gersugarJul 31, 2023 3:50 PM
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i wish it was the 6ah battery. dang it.
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Jul 31, 2023 4:15 PM
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KazanskyJul 31, 2023 4:15 PM
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Quote from b00gersugar :
i wish it was the 6ah battery. dang it.
Why do you want the 6amp battery?
Jul 31, 2023 5:36 PM
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CaleoJul 31, 2023 5:36 PM
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Quote from Kazansky :
Why do you want the 6amp battery?
Because this is slickdeals and everyone wants just a little bit more no matter how good the deal, lol

..but also because it uses "better" 21700 cells offering higher output: https://www.protoolreviews.com/mi...-compared/
Last edited by Caleo July 31, 2023 at 10:39 AM.
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Jul 31, 2023 6:06 PM
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FatalBert13Jul 31, 2023 6:06 PM
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Quote from Caleo :
https://www.milwaukeetool.com/products/2880-20

Milwaukee's own product listing indicates this is braking/rapidstop.

That said, what it doesn't have is variable speed like the Specifications section on Home Depot indicates.
Look at the Q&A on the HD product page. The question was asked and answered as "No" to having a brake and listing the model that does if you want it (2882-20).

Maybe its been updated recently to have it, but I guess I will find out tomorrow.
Jul 31, 2023 6:30 PM
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b00gersugarJul 31, 2023 6:30 PM
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Quote from Caleo :
Because this is slickdeals and everyone wants just a little bit more no matter how good the deal, lol

..but also because it uses "better" 21700 cells offering higher output: https://www.protoolreviews.com/mi...-compared/
this is NOT a good deal. it's ok, but it's not great

Quote from Kazansky :
Why do you want the 6amp battery?
3ah and 6ah Milwaukee batteries are high output batteries, and tools perform better with those batteries attached to them.

i would buy this if it had a 6ah OR a 3ah battery. i'd prefer either one over this 5ah. the 3ah has the benefit of being smaller, lighter while still having better output. i wouldn't buy this deal because i would never use this battery. it would just collect dust

and i'm not the only who feels this way. 3ah batteries sell for a lot more money than 5ah on fleabay because they are just so much better in every way imaginable. 3ash usually fetch around $70 for "open box' units while new, sealed 5ah batteries sell for around $50.

i'm not saying this because i was planning to sell it, in fact i'm trying to buy a few more 3ah batteries, but it just proves my point. the 5ah batteries suck
Last edited by b00gersugar July 31, 2023 at 11:34 AM.
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Jul 31, 2023 7:01 PM
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tomtim1972Jul 31, 2023 7:01 PM
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Got 1. Thanks OP
Jul 31, 2023 9:52 PM
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TJDJul 31, 2023 9:52 PM
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Hackable for tool only?
Jul 31, 2023 11:31 PM
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SplendidReward129Jul 31, 2023 11:31 PM
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Quote from b00gersugar :
this is NOT a good deal. it's ok, but it's not great



3ah and 6ah Milwaukee batteries are high output batteries, and tools perform better with those batteries attached to them.

i would buy this if it had a 6ah OR a 3ah battery. i'd prefer either one over this 5ah. the 3ah has the benefit of being smaller, lighter while still having better output. i wouldn't buy this deal because i would never use this battery. it would just collect dust

and i'm not the only who feels this way. 3ah batteries sell for a lot more money than 5ah on fleabay because they are just so much better in every way imaginable. 3ash usually fetch around $70 for "open box' units while new, sealed 5ah batteries sell for around $50.

i'm not saying this because i was planning to sell it, in fact i'm trying to buy a few more 3ah batteries, but it just proves my point. the 5ah batteries suck
Well, let's be real here...the reason 5's sell for way less is because they give them away like candy so the market is flooded with one's that came "free" with tools or packed in kits that resellers break down. People selling them to recoup part of their money. That's the only reason they are so much cheaper than 3.0 HO on resale. 3.0 HO aren't bundled with very many tools
Last edited by SplendidReward129 July 31, 2023 at 04:36 PM.

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Aug 1, 2023 1:52 AM
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helloooomcflyAug 1, 2023 1:52 AM
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Quote from TJD :
Hackable for tool only?
I tried. No hacky hacky. ☹️

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