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Milwaukee M12 Cordless Orbital Detail Sander (Tool-Only) [HACK] $93.28

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Free M12 XC 4.0Ah battery with purchase of M12 orbital sander. If you hack it, it comes out at $93.28 for the sander (or $55.72 for the battery). It's a great sander and this is the lowest I've seen it for as a bare tool.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwa.../320268509
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Created 10-16-2023 at 02:35 PM by PEMP
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Model: Milwaukee M12 FUEL Cordless Orbital Sander Tool Only

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Logan_71
10-16-2023 at 02:55 PM.
10-16-2023 at 02:55 PM.
The other sander posting earlier today seems like a better value, assuming you don't need the 'detail' version.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwa...9SsiU08wE0

Still, thanks for posting, OP.
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10-16-2023 at 03:01 PM.
10-16-2023 at 03:01 PM.
Quote from Logan_71 :
The other sander posting earlier today seems like a better value, assuming you don't need the 'detail' version.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwa...9SsiU08wE0

Still, thanks for posting, OP.
M18 vs m12 also.
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10-16-2023 at 03:11 PM.
10-16-2023 at 03:11 PM.
Which sander is better for small drywall jobs?
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10-16-2023 at 04:18 PM.

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10-16-2023 at 04:18 PM.
Quote from though :
Which sander is better for small drywall jobs?
The detail sander is good for tight spaces and getting into corners. The random orbital sander is faster for larger flat surfaces. Also for drywall, good dust collection is highly recommended. The random orbital sander has a dust box and can also be connected to a shop vac. The detail sander does not have any integrated dust collection.

To note, the other deal for the random orbital sander comes with a battery, but this one does not.
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10-16-2023 at 04:23 PM.
10-16-2023 at 04:23 PM.
Quote from Logan_71 :
The other sander posting earlier today seems like a better value, assuming you don't need the 'detail' version.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwa...9SsiU08wE0 [homedepot.com]

Still, thanks for posting, OP.
They really are for different jobs. The random orbital sander is good for large flat surfaces and has dust collection. The detail sander is for getting into corners and for smaller pieces. I have this sander in addition to a 5" cordless, and 6" corded random orbital sanders. To be honest, I reach for this one surprisingly often and certainly for anything quick.
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10-16-2023 at 06:54 PM.
10-16-2023 at 06:54 PM.
Quote from PEMP :
They really are for different jobs. The random orbital sander is good for large flat surfaces and has dust collection. The detail sander is for getting into corners and for smaller pieces. I have this sander in addition to a 5" cordless, and 6" corded random orbital sanders. To be honest, I reach for this one surprisingly often and certainly for anything quick.

I'm interested in this, but I already have a m12 fuel multi tool. I use the sanding pad attachment quite a bit but not sure if it is worth getting this as well?
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JimmyAllDay
10-16-2023 at 07:31 PM.
10-16-2023 at 07:31 PM.
Quote from SkillfulMorning237 :
I'm interested in this, but I already have a m12 fuel multi tool. I use the sanding pad attachment quite a bit but not sure if it is worth getting this as well?

Same. Does the random orbit sanding pattern leave a significant and noticable better finish than the vibrating multitool at small job and small corner scale? Both tools are right angle with triangular pointed pads with similar application, so the difference is in sanding pattern and I'd love to hear from someone with experience before potentially wasting money.
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Cihan_Baba
10-16-2023 at 08:25 PM.
10-16-2023 at 08:25 PM.
Quote from JimmyAllDay :
Same. Does the random orbit sanding pattern leave a significant and noticable better finish than the vibrating multitool at small job and small corner scale? Both tools are right angle with triangular pointed pads with similar application, so the difference is in sanding pattern and I'd love to hear from someone with experience before potentially wasting money.

Yes it does. Multi tool takes off more material quicker but is not as smooth or flat of a finish. This tool is better suited for finishing. Thanks op
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10-16-2023 at 09:02 PM.

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Quote from JimmyAllDay :
Same. Does the random orbit sanding pattern leave a significant and noticable better finish than the vibrating multitool at small job and small corner scale? Both tools are right angle with triangular pointed pads with similar application, so the difference is in sanding pattern and I'd love to hear from someone with experience before potentially wasting money.
Here are some comparisons between the orbital detail sander and multi tools:
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Tremodels
10-17-2023 at 12:49 PM.
10-17-2023 at 12:49 PM.
This is actually a pretty decent deal even if you don't hack it and keep the battery. A detail sander is the only sander type I don't have in my collection, but justifiably: its a super specialty use tool. In all my projects over the last 4 years there is only once I can remember where I could have really justified this.

Great deal but unless you are sanding inside corners alot / fixing old furniture that sorta stuff probably not worth it. I mostly build new things and you can almost always avoid the need for such a tool (and unpleasant task, this is the least effective sander type) by preparing parts pre-assembly.
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