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Milwaukee M18 18V Brushless 4-1/2" / 5" Grinder + 5.0Ah Battery & Charger Expired

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Home Depot has Milwaukee M18 18V Brushless Cordless 4-1/2" / 5" Grinder + 5.0Ah Battery & Charger (2686-20-48-59-1850) for $144.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member CarlC9813 for finding this deal.

Includes:
  • 1x M18 brushless 4-1/2 in./5 in. cut-off grinder
  • 1x type 1 guard
  • 1x type 27 clip-on guard
  • 1x side handle
  • 1x back flange
  • 1x flange nut
  • 1x wrench
  • 1x 5.0ah starter kit
Features:
  • Paddle switch design for increased comfort and ease-of-use when operating in various positions
  • Tool-free guard adjustment for faster guard installations and adjustments
  • Compatible with all M18 batteries
  • 5/8 in. to 11 in. spindle for use with common grinding accessories
  • Overload protection: maximizes motor life
  • Electronic clutch for kickback protection

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  • About this deal:
    • This price is $203.01 lower (58% savings) than the list price of $348
    • Price valid 4/26 while supplies last
  • About this product:
    • Rating of 4.6 from over 1,100 customer review
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Edited April 28, 2024 at 08:01 PM by
2 day only sale price increase from $149 - $179, which is still a very good price.

Milwaukee brushless motor: optimized for efficiency, this motor delivers more run-time and longer life than a brushed motor
REDLINK intelligence: advanced overload protection defends against abusive applications and monitors the temperature to prevent damage and ensure maximum tool and battery life
REDLITHIUM batteries (not included) deliver more work per charge and more work over the life of the battery
Paddle switch design for increased comfort and ease-of-use when operating in various positions
Tool-free guard adjustment for faster guard installations and adjustments
Compatible with all M18 batteries
5/8 in. to 11 in. spindle for use with common grinding accessories
Overload protection: maximizes motor life
Electronic clutch for kickback protection
Includes: 1 M18 brushless 4-1/2 in./5 in. cut-off grinder, 1 type 1 guard, 1 type 27 clip-on guard, 1-side handle, 1 back flange, 1 flange nut, 1 wrench 1 5.0ah starter kit

https://www.homedepot.com/p/M18-1.../325276167
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Model: Milwaukee M18 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 4-1/2 in./5 in. Grinder with Paddle Switch with 5.0Ah Starter Kit

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FWIW, this is the cheaper non-Fuel version which probably translates to a bit less torque/power, but it'll still get work done (it's still brushless, too).

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oldgrowth
04-26-2024 at 08:28 AM.
04-26-2024 at 08:28 AM.
In for one. Rep given. Thank you Carl
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stompylee
04-26-2024 at 10:06 AM.
04-26-2024 at 10:06 AM.
Love this tool. It helped me to repaint my projects for the boat, grind down welds. Framing eto.
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JoshW1990
04-26-2024 at 10:07 AM.
04-26-2024 at 10:07 AM.
I've never actually done one of these before, but would this be a hackable item?
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kenebia
04-26-2024 at 10:10 AM.
04-26-2024 at 10:10 AM.
Very good deal. However, these brushless grinders need the 6Ah battery. The 5Ah are noticeablely weaker.
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Caleo
04-26-2024 at 10:17 AM.
04-26-2024 at 10:17 AM.
FWIW, this is the cheaper non-Fuel version which probably translates to a bit less torque/power, but it'll still get work done (it's still brushless, too).
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MaroonTeam5254
04-26-2024 at 10:22 AM.
04-26-2024 at 10:22 AM.
Fair price for what it is, but what it is, is NOT a "grinder".... this tool is total weak sauce even with a HO battery. Hog into stuff like you normally do with a GRINDER and it will shut off. You need one of the Fuel grinders if you need to do significant material removal. That said, this one works great with flap wheels, cutoff wheels, etc. Just want people to have realistic expectations for this tool - I have three Fuel grinders to compare to so please don't take this with a grain of salt.
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CarlC9813
04-26-2024 at 10:33 AM.
04-26-2024 at 10:33 AM.
Quote from JoshW1990 :
I've never actually done one of these before, but would this be a hackable item?
No this one comes with the battery starter kit in the box with the tool. It is not a combo deal where you buy the tool and get the battery free.
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Davidnatoir
04-26-2024 at 11:01 AM.
04-26-2024 at 11:01 AM.
I have seen the same price for the FUEL version of the kit, would wait till that rolls around if interested.
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OliveBird8248
04-26-2024 at 12:02 PM.
04-26-2024 at 12:02 PM.
Fuel version of tool only on Amazon is $126… seen it hit $100

https://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-...gL3KPD_BwE
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diveborg
04-26-2024 at 03:59 PM.
04-26-2024 at 03:59 PM.
I have both this version and the Fuel version. This is the light duty version. While it is quite handy to have a cordless grinder, which this definitely is despite what a previous post says, it is better with a flap wheel or other less demanding task than hard grinding. I haven't made it stop while grinding, but the battery doesn't last very long.

I'd pass on this and get the Fuel version, even if it is more $. It's worth it, at least for my use case.
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KyleV9014
04-26-2024 at 06:18 PM.
04-26-2024 at 06:18 PM.
Damn I clicked so fast because it says fuel in the title
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vgrupcev
04-26-2024 at 06:56 PM.
04-26-2024 at 06:56 PM.
Somebody should remove the FUEL from the title!
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parkskier426
04-26-2024 at 07:10 PM.
04-26-2024 at 07:10 PM.
Cheaper than an eBike 😉
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