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expiredwiseghost posted Feb 4, 2025 4:08 AM

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

$91

$159

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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 2:46 PM
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thisisnutsFeb 4, 2025 2:46 PM
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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 2:59 PM
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zhang2jgFeb 4, 2025 2:59 PM
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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 3:04 PM
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thisisnutsFeb 4, 2025 3:04 PM
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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 4:44 PM
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mx7Feb 4, 2025 4:44 PM
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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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Feb 4, 2025 5:56 PM
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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 6:23 PM
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Bass2mouthFeb 4, 2025 6:23 PM
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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 9:00 PM
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XealOFeb 4, 2025 9:00 PM
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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 9:05 PM
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LostBoy80Feb 4, 2025 9:05 PM
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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 9:39 PM
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jasesun23Feb 4, 2025 9:39 PM
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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 10:26 PM
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sticknmove1Feb 4, 2025 10:26 PM
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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 10:36 PM
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wiseghost
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Feb 4, 2025 10:36 PM
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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?
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 11:01 PM
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TalentedSquirrel977Feb 4, 2025 11:01 PM
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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 11:49 PM
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MintyElderFeb 4, 2025 11:49 PM
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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 1:57 AM
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PurpleFang516Feb 5, 2025 1:57 AM
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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 2:09 AM
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H2kassemFeb 5, 2025 2:09 AM
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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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