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Hack Milwaukee M12 FUEL 12V Lithium-Ion Brushless 5-3/8 in. Cordless Circular Saw 2521-20 - $91

$91

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Milwaukee M12 FUEL 12V Lithium-Ion Brushless 5-3/8 in. Cordless Circular Saw
This is the newest model: 2521-20
$91 after Hack. Add the free battery and the price is $91

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwa.../327861793
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Milwaukee M12 FUEL 12V Lithium-Ion Brushless 5-3/8 in. Cordless Circular Saw
This is the newest model: 2521-20
$91 after Hack. Add the free battery and the price is $91

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwa.../327861793

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Feb 4, 2025
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thisisnuts
Feb 4, 2025
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yeah, saw that yesterday when I got the drill/driver set with four batteries and mentioned it in that thread.
Placed the order yesterday and ready for in-store pickup. I have the Skil 5-1/2 that was on sale at amazon for $50. I'll compare the two when i pick it up. Since my order for the drill/driver is scheduled to be delivered Wednesday, I'll probably return the Skil since I'll have extra batteries for the M12..
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Feb 4, 2025
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Feb 4, 2025
zhang2jg
Feb 4, 2025
99 Posts
is the hack simply return the battery? I don't have 5ah battery. only 2 2.5ah batteries. guess it is good to keep the battery?
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Feb 4, 2025
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Feb 4, 2025
thisisnuts
Feb 4, 2025
438 Posts
Quote from zhang2jg :
is the hack simply return the battery? I don't have 5ah battery. only 2 2.5ah batteries. guess it is good to keep the battery?
yeah. The idea is to keep the one you want at the discounted price and return the other.
The receipt is suppose to list them individually with the discounted price.
Here's the link to the other thread for the driver/drill + four batteries. That may have been a mistake on the part of HD by adding the extra 5ah battery.
https://slickdeals.net/f/18096586-milwaukee-m12-fuel-12v-lithium-ion-brushless-cordless-hammer-drill...
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Feb 4, 2025
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mx7
Feb 4, 2025
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My local HD doesn't itemize the list. Instead it just says free battery. Is it still hackable?
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tacos4cheap
Feb 4, 2025
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Quote from mx7 :
My local HD doesn't itemize the list. Instead it just says free battery. Is it still hackable?
Buy it online. Its free delivery and just return the battery in store. I just did this and it has same day delivery.
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Feb 4, 2025
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Feb 4, 2025
Bass2mouth
Feb 4, 2025
36 Posts
They have the 2 pack of 5ah batteries for 119 and they got this as 1 for 119. That's wild. I know it breaks down to 68 but still
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Feb 4, 2025
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XealO
Feb 4, 2025
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I have a 2.5HO battery. Would that be adequate for smaller DIY projects? Or should I seriously consider keeping the 5.0HO that this comes with?

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Feb 4, 2025
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LostBoy80
Feb 4, 2025
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Quote from XealO :
I have a 2.5HO battery. Would that be adequate for smaller DIY projects? Or should I seriously consider keeping the 5.0HO that this comes with?

Look for a deal on a 5.0 HO. Probably a bunch of FB marketplace after all the vultures snatched them up this past weekend. Offer them $50 for a 5.0
Feb 4, 2025
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jasesun23
Feb 4, 2025
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Have the old one for about 8 years now. It came out 11 years ago. Decided the new one had enough features for me to grab it. Hopefully I can get $40-50 bucks for the old one and then I won't feel like I'm wasting money.
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Feb 4, 2025
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sticknmove1
Feb 4, 2025
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A 5.5 inch diablo blade fits this tool. The stock blade isn't good.
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Feb 4, 2025
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Feb 4, 2025
wiseghost
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Feb 4, 2025
359 Posts
Quote from mx7 :
My local HD doesn't itemize the list. Instead it just says free battery. Is it still hackable?

The HD website shows two options:
1. Saw with "free" gift which will be itemized.
2. Saw with the battery included as one item.
You want the first option.
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Feb 4, 2025
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Feb 4, 2025
TalentedSquirrel977
Feb 4, 2025
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Quote from wiseghost :
The HD website shows two options:
1. Saw with "free" gift which will be itemized.
2. Saw with the battery included as one item.
You want the first option.

I tried that and it's showing $159 total. Each item is receiving 43% discount.
Feb 4, 2025
105 Posts
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Feb 4, 2025
MintyElder
Feb 4, 2025
105 Posts
Quote from TalentedSquirrel977 :
I tried that and it's showing $159 total. Each item is receiving 43% discount.
You have to return the battery to end up with the saw for $91, that is the hack.

*edit* so the 43% off each item that you see is correct. "Hacks" are best for people already in the ecosystem and don't need the extra batteries.
Last edited by MintyElder February 4, 2025 at 04:32 PM.
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Feb 5, 2025
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PurpleFang516
Feb 5, 2025
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Can I just have pick up at 2 different locations and just not pick up the batteries?
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Feb 5, 2025
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H2kassem
Feb 5, 2025
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Quote from PurpleFang516 :
Can I just have pick up at 2 different locations and just not pick up the batteries?

I used to do that, but recently the order won't go through... try
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