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expiredRokket | Staff posted Jul 14, 2025 01:45 PM
expiredRokket | Staff posted Jul 14, 2025 01:45 PM

Milwaukee M18 18V 5" Random Orbit Sander w/ 5.0 Ah + 2.0 Ah Battery & Charger

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$149

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Home Depot has Milwaukee M18 18V Lithium-Ion Cordless 5" Random Orbit Sander with 5.0 Ah, 2.0 Ah Battery & Charger (2648-20-48-59-1852) on sale for $149. Shipping is free.

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Features:
  • 5" sanding pad
  • 7,000-12,000 OPM variable speed
  • 3/32" ORBIT diameter
  • Universal hose adapter included
  • Quick Change hook-and-loop sanding pad
  • Dust canister with filter

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    • Offer is valid until 7/21 or while supplies last.
    • This price matches the previous FP Deal.
    • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars at Home Depot based on over 1.2k customer reviews.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

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Home Depot has Milwaukee M18 18V Lithium-Ion Cordless 5" Random Orbit Sander with 5.0 Ah, 2.0 Ah Battery & Charger (2648-20-48-59-1852) on sale for $149. Shipping is free.

Thanks Deal Hunter Rokket for sharing this deal

Features:
  • 5" sanding pad
  • 7,000-12,000 OPM variable speed
  • 3/32" ORBIT diameter
  • Universal hose adapter included
  • Quick Change hook-and-loop sanding pad
  • Dust canister with filter

Editor's Notes

Written by citan359 | Staff
  • About this Store:
    • You can view Home Depot's Return Policy here.
  • Additional Information:
    • Offer is valid until 7/21 or while supplies last.
    • This price matches the previous FP Deal.
    • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars at Home Depot based on over 1.2k customer reviews.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

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Jul 14, 2025 06:40 PM
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cacadiabloJul 14, 2025 06:40 PM
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Supposedly this sander is a piece of junk.
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Jul 14, 2025 07:06 PM
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Joined Jun 2015
lumixiaJul 14, 2025 07:06 PM
32 Posts
Reviews talk about this sander being unbalanced. They released a new M12 model that has great reviews.
Jul 14, 2025 07:06 PM
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Joined Nov 2016
z3scotJul 14, 2025 07:06 PM
16 Posts
Is this deal hackable?
Jul 14, 2025 07:10 PM
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Joined Jul 2014
GoulishdevilJul 14, 2025 07:10 PM
12 Posts
Quote from cacadiablo :
Supposedly this sander is a piece of junk.

I have it about 2 year and it's still strong
Jul 14, 2025 08:43 PM
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Joined Nov 2021
SmartClub3571Jul 14, 2025 08:43 PM
357 Posts
Quote from lumixia :
Reviews talk about this sander being unbalanced. They released a new M12 model that has great reviews.
Yeah sanding anything overhead or vertical is a workout
Jul 16, 2025 10:49 AM
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dohturdimaJul 16, 2025 10:49 AM
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Will wait for the Fuel version to go on sale, as I have plenty of batteries. Have a corded sander to get by with in the meantime
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Jul 16, 2025 10:59 AM
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maveni4554Jul 16, 2025 10:59 AM
69 Posts
I've had this sander for about 8 months and after a handful of uses I can say that this is for VERY light sanding only (IE roughing up a surface to prep for painting). If you're expecting to blast off coats of poly or get down to bare wood to refinish furniture like you would with a wired belt sander, I don't recommend this as it just doesn't have the power and will take forever to the point you might consider just sanding by hand.

It does seem to have a decent build quality, though. So just be aware that this, IMO, is only good for light surface sanding and is not the right tool for fully refinishing furniture that already has finish or stain on it.

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Jul 16, 2025 11:32 AM
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Online.Game.User.05Jul 16, 2025 11:32 AM
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I was about to make the purchase. Then I went online and ... THERE'S A NEW VERSION OF THE TOOL! Don't purchase it. Nobody likes this tool and Milwaukee redesigned it with a way better version of the tool. See the new tool and a comparison of what you would be getting... https://youtu.be/WOqg9WZpt_o?si=pKsDuko-kz2vK0xC
Jul 16, 2025 02:12 PM
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NikonShrJul 16, 2025 02:12 PM
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All waukee here Great deal
Jul 16, 2025 04:25 PM
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UnstableChimpJul 16, 2025 04:25 PM
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M12 version is over $300 for tool only. New M18 version is $300 w/ battery. My corded sander just died, and I only need to sand poplar boards for window casement and jambs. I wonder if this will do the job, or if I should just grab the corded Bosch for $60? The extra batteries would be nice.....
Jul 16, 2025 08:53 PM
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borntooslowJul 16, 2025 08:53 PM
55 Posts
Quote from cacadiablo :
Supposedly this sander is a piece of junk.

It's horrible. Everyday I look at it I feel the same intense regret you'd feel if you shipped something via USPS and it was lost
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Jul 17, 2025 12:25 AM
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Jul 17, 2025 12:25 AM
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Quote from UnstableChimp :
M12 version is over $300 for tool only. New M18 version is $300 w/ battery. My corded sander just died, and I only need to sand poplar boards for window casement and jambs. I wonder if this will do the job, or if I should just grab the corded Bosch for $60? The extra batteries would be nice.....
I have the corded Bosch. It's a winner, if you can manage the cord. Since I use my shop vac while sanding for dust extraction, the cord doesn't bother me. I'm already tied to the work area by the hose.
Jul 17, 2025 02:57 PM
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thirdlifeJul 17, 2025 02:57 PM
113 Posts
Is this still worth the $ for the batteries and charger? I've wanted a 2ah battery for the Milwaukee palm router (for small projects) and can use the other battery and charger. I have a Dewalt corded orbital sander I've been very happy with, but figured this sander could be useful for projects here and there around the house, or when working on a ladder.
I'm pretty new to the Milwaukee line, thus the question.
Jul 18, 2025 12:44 PM
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MeshcaJul 18, 2025 12:44 PM
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It may be user error, but it's impossible to control this sander when sanding. The "random" orbiting motions makes it weave all over the place.
Worst purchase from the Milwaukee set since the 8.0 batteries.
I have corded ones and have used pneumatic ones without issue, but this thing is terrible.

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Jul 19, 2025 01:36 PM
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FromRaleighWithLoveJul 19, 2025 01:36 PM
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Quote from cacadiablo :
Supposedly this sander is a piece of junk.

not perfect but it has overwhelmingly positive reviews. I think you are confusing it with something else

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