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expiredMr.Remarkable posted Jun 12, 2024 11:27 PM

Milwaukee M12 FUEL 12V Li-Ion Brushless 5-3/8" Cordless Circular Saw (Tool-Only)

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$99

$159

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Home Depot has Milwaukee M12 FUEL 12V Lithium-Ion Brushless 5-3/8" Cordless Circular Saw (Tool-Only, 2521-20) on sale for $99 (add to cart to see price) when you select store pickup where available.

Note: Discount is applied in the cart only when store pickup is selected.

Thanks to Community Member Mr.Remarkable for finding this deal.

Features:
  • POWERSTATE brushless motor: purpose built brushless motor provide the power and torque needed for cutting applications
  • REDLINK PLUS intelligence provides optimized performance and overload protection using total system communication between tool, battery and charger
  • Compatible with all M18 REDLITHIUM battery packs
  • LED light to illuminate cut line in low light
  • Adjustable storage hook to hang and store saw when not in use
  • Vac adapter to minimize mess and reduce cleanup time
  • Blade break to stop blade quickly once trigger is released
  • Part of the M12 system, featuring over 125 plus tools
  • Includes: (1) M12 FUEL 5-3/8 in. circular saw, (1) blade, (1) blade wrench

Editor's Notes

Written by Corwin | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • Our research indicates that this Milwaukee M12 FUEL 12V Lithium-Ion Brushless 5-3/8" Cordless Circular Saw (Tool-Only, 2521-20) is priced $60 lower (37.7% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $159 at the time of this post.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and give the WIKI and forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this Product:
    • This has a 4.8 out of 5 star overall rating based on 6 reviews.
  • About this Store:
    • The Home Depot's return policy is here. -Corwin

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Written by Mr.Remarkable
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Home Depot has Milwaukee M12 FUEL 12V Lithium-Ion Brushless 5-3/8" Cordless Circular Saw (Tool-Only, 2521-20) on sale for $99 (add to cart to see price) when you select store pickup where available.

Note: Discount is applied in the cart only when store pickup is selected.

Thanks to Community Member Mr.Remarkable for finding this deal.

Features:
  • POWERSTATE brushless motor: purpose built brushless motor provide the power and torque needed for cutting applications
  • REDLINK PLUS intelligence provides optimized performance and overload protection using total system communication between tool, battery and charger
  • Compatible with all M18 REDLITHIUM battery packs
  • LED light to illuminate cut line in low light
  • Adjustable storage hook to hang and store saw when not in use
  • Vac adapter to minimize mess and reduce cleanup time
  • Blade break to stop blade quickly once trigger is released
  • Part of the M12 system, featuring over 125 plus tools
  • Includes: (1) M12 FUEL 5-3/8 in. circular saw, (1) blade, (1) blade wrench

Editor's Notes

Written by Corwin | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • Our research indicates that this Milwaukee M12 FUEL 12V Lithium-Ion Brushless 5-3/8" Cordless Circular Saw (Tool-Only, 2521-20) is priced $60 lower (37.7% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $159 at the time of this post.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and give the WIKI and forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this Product:
    • This has a 4.8 out of 5 star overall rating based on 6 reviews.
  • About this Store:
    • The Home Depot's return policy is here. -Corwin

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Grogan14
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I am a full-time contractor. Not particularly concerned .
cvicarious
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TLDR: set store to location with new model in stock for pickup.

I have just picked up mine today.
Since no one has posted, this is what seems to be going on.

New model m12 circular saw was released, in order to clear out old inventory, the old saw has a sale (very common)

To keep things simple, they won't keep 2 product pages up soo they linked the new saw to the point to the current saws page which isn't best but there it is, this should change when stores get the new model saw in stock. So if you're store hasn't gotten the updated model, it won't be an easy time getting the new one for old price. So solution: go pick up at store which already has the new saw before this gets fixed.

OLD MODEL: 2530-20
NEW MODEL; 2521-20

Easiest way to visually eyeball it is probably the new one has a black guard instead of grey.
Mr.Remarkable
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Smaller, lighter, higher rpm, vac port.

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Jun 14, 2024 01:01 AM
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CaleoJun 14, 2024 01:01 AM
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Quote from Othe12sid3 :
Update: order cancelled.

As a couple of other people mentioned, after I ordered it went from 5 available to pickup, to "limited stock". Unfortunately since it is far away and was gonna have someone else pick up for me, I'm gonna have to let this one go. I'm pretty confident that if I actually went to the store it would be on the high shelf overstock. Oh well, good luck to everyone else.
I ordered and it immediately went to no stock after ordering (it was indicating 5 before), but I just got a ready for pickup notification about 10 minutes ago. Guess I'll go grab that tonight then.
Jun 14, 2024 01:51 AM
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jamesjamersonJun 14, 2024 01:51 AM
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I got one and other 4 were gone.🤣 I used it and made some cuts. Wow this light monster is packing some nice power inside it. Love the compact and light weight use. I need to make more cuts but need to find a project first. 😆 It come with a blade otherwise Diablo blade is $15.
Jun 14, 2024 11:25 AM
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wetpenguinJun 14, 2024 11:25 AM
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Showed 6 in stock, went to OOS after order was placed like others reported.

However, just got ready for pickup email…. We will see what we got.
Jun 14, 2024 01:02 PM
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CaleoJun 14, 2024 01:02 PM
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Quote from Caleo :
I ordered and it immediately went to no stock after ordering (it was indicating 5 before), but I just got a ready for pickup notification about 10 minutes ago. Guess I'll go grab that tonight then.
No issues picking this up last night. I'm glad I grabbed this because it's way better than the original in so many ways. They knocked this one out of the park!
Jun 14, 2024 02:33 PM
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newcomer81Jun 14, 2024 02:33 PM
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ordered this morning around 9am and got pick up confirmation in 30 mins. thanks! (Chesterfield va location)
Jun 14, 2024 03:36 PM
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trkndude299Jun 14, 2024 03:36 PM
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Still showing $159 for me.
Delivery only though. No store pickup.
Jun 14, 2024 04:01 PM
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CaleoJun 14, 2024 04:01 PM
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Quote from trkndude299 :
Still showing $159 for me.
Delivery only though. No store pickup.
Click into the "Unavailable at.." store listing above the "pickup" option and scroll through nearby stores to see if any have stock. Seems if you can find a local store that has it in stock for pickup, it'll add to cart @ $99. I'm lucky enough to have 4 within 30 miles, only one had them (and ever since I bought ONE when there were 5, the same store has been indicating no stock - weird behavior)
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Jun 14, 2024 08:04 PM
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gu4pJun 14, 2024 08:04 PM
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Got mine yesterday with a model # of 2521-20. Looks like a new model. Thanks OP.
Jun 14, 2024 11:52 PM
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afratkiJun 14, 2024 11:52 PM
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Quote from gu4p :
Got mine yesterday with a model # of 2521-20. Looks like a new model. Thanks OP.
Same result here, thank OP!
Jun 15, 2024 12:35 AM
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PringlesRGudJun 15, 2024 12:35 AM
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Quote from Caleo :
'Close quarters' stuff like cutting out a piece of subfloor in a confined space, cutting overhead, or in otherwise awkward spaces like an attic where a bigger/heavier saw might be a hassle. These things are super light & compact.

M12 lineup is awesome for so many professions, you won't regret getting your foot in the door (your wallet might, though)
If that is the case, wouldn't the 4.5" saw from dewalt be even better? I haven't bought into the red tool lineup yet, considering I got have more dewalt batteries than tools at the current moment...
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Jun 15, 2024 01:13 AM
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CaleoJun 15, 2024 01:13 AM
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Quote from brandofo :
I placed an order for store pickup for $99. Just got an email they canceled my order as 'out of stock'.
Quote from Epixman :
Wouldn't let me checkout earlier for delivery and let me switch to in store pickup and was able to place an order. About an hour later I received a cancellation email.
Quote from mxn36 :
My pick-up order just got cancelled.
Quote from A_BUM :
Ordered at 10am, 5 available. Cancellation email at 12pm "not in stock" Frown
Quote from Jablamu :
I just received a call from my local HD advising they do not have this item in stock and they cancelled the order. The stock online shows 5 available.Not sure what's going on.
Quote from Othe12sid3 :
Update: order cancelled.

As a couple of other people mentioned, after I ordered it went from 5 available to pickup, to "limited stock". Unfortunately since it is far away and was gonna have someone else pick up for me, I'm gonna have to let this one go. I'm pretty confident that if I actually went to the store it would be on the high shelf overstock. Oh well, good luck to everyone else.
Looks like they fixed it - still $99 and I see 87 available for ship to store or free delivery. GO GO GO!


Quote from PringlesRGud :
If that is the case, wouldn't the 4.5" saw from dewalt be even better? I haven't bought into the red tool lineup yet, considering I got have more dewalt batteries than tools at the current moment...
For starters, look how long the handle/battery hang off the back of that thing. It's hard to describe it but this new M12 fuel circ feels WAY more agile/light in the hand partly because you're holding it so close to the center of gravity. At 4.5" does it even cut 2x dimensional material? It might struggle to fully cut cupped boards.. At any rate, if you have a need for it and don't necessarily want to step into a whole new lineup of tools, go for it - it's rather well reviewed after all.
Jun 15, 2024 01:39 AM
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KarneDawg3Jun 15, 2024 01:39 AM
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They're still out there. Found one on the top shelf a few aisles down from the power tools basically by itself. Weird. But glad I kept looking.
Jun 15, 2024 02:15 AM
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Fat_BoyJun 15, 2024 02:15 AM
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Ordered about 2am today. Went immediately to limited stock from five and delivery no longer an option. I had ordered in store pickup. About 8am I was notified it was ready in a locker. Just got home with it after a long day.
Thanks for sharing the deal.
Jun 15, 2024 05:10 AM
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iIIuminatiJun 15, 2024 05:10 AM
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Quote from PringlesRGud :
If that is the case, wouldn't the 4.5" saw from dewalt be even better? I haven't bought into the red tool lineup yet, considering I got have more dewalt batteries than tools at the current moment...
M12 line is a different beast. They have more variety than any other line. I use both M12 and M18 plus Dewalt and Makita with battery adapters. M12 is my favorite in most categories

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Jun 15, 2024 02:08 PM
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jPainJun 15, 2024 02:08 PM
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So tempted to get it but what do I do with my gen 1 is the question

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