Designed for the professional carpenter, remodeler, and general contractor, the MILWAUKEE M18 FUEL 5" Random Orbital Sander generates the Power for Heavy Stock Removal to sand the toughest materials on site while delivering the Lowest Cordless Vibration at 12K OPM and Up To 95% Dust Collection. The ergonomic form factor, compact size, and low vibration offer increased user comfort during operation. The POWERSTATE Brushless Motor and REDLINK PLUS intelligence deliver corded power for faster removal at 12,000 OPM for enhanced productivity on the jobsite. The sander features a random orbital sanding motion with a 3/32" orbit diameter to deliver a clean, consistent stain-grade surface finish, combined with a variable 5-mode speed button from 12K - 4K for increased control across a wide variety of materials. Equipped with VACLINK Bluetooth technology, the sander delivers up to 95% efficiency and instant dust control when paired with the M18 FUEL PACKOUT 9 Gallon Dual-Battery Dust Extractor. The battery-powered 5" Random Orbital Sander is backed by Milwaukee's industry-leading 5-year limited power tool warranty.
Product SKU:
339219352
UPC:
882346332768
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Model: M18 18V Lith-Ion Brushless Cordless FUEL 5 in. Random Orbit Sander w/ (1) HIGH OUTPUT 6.0 Ah Battery
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It's a better deal if you don't need the battery. Do the hack and it's only $122.53.
I recently purchased this tool a couple of weeks ago with the 6.0 battery, along with the Milwaukee M18 Fuel circular saw that came with the RedLithium XC 5.0 battery. These are currently my only M18 Fuel tools, and I only have these two M18 batteries.
I'm not a heavy user by any means. I mainly use them for DIY projects around the house and occasional furniture refinishing.
My question is: Is the XC 5.0 battery sufficient for my needs, and should I return the 6.0 battery? Or would it make sense to keep both?
I recently purchased this tool a couple of weeks ago with the 6.0 battery, along with the Milwaukee M18 Fuel circular saw that came with the RedLithium XC 5.0 battery. These are currently my only M18 Fuel tools, and I only have these two M18 batteries.I'm not a heavy user by any means. I mainly use them for DIY projects around the house and occasional furniture refinishing.My question is: Is the XC 5.0 battery sufficient for my needs, and should I return the 6.0 battery? Or would it make sense to keep both?
It depends on how long your usage is. You can get a few hours of intermittent sanding.
Personally, I don't like using anything higher than a 5.0 battery, just due the the size and weight it adds. The heavier the battery gets, the more strain it's on you to keep it leveled, as it likes to tip back otherwise (causing uneven sanding)
So, to answer your question, yes the 5.0 is sufficient. Having a second battery is always a good idea, for obvious reasons. If I could have two batteries for this sander, it would be a 3.0 and the 5.0.
Also think it's worth keeping the 6.0 for your circular saw.
It depends on how long your usage is. You can get a few hours of intermittent sanding.
Personally, I don't like using anything higher than a 5.0 battery, just due the the size and weight it adds. The heavier the battery gets, the more strain it's on you to keep it leveled, as it likes to tip back otherwise (causing uneven sanding)
So, to answer your question, yes the 5.0 is sufficient. Having a second battery is always a good idea, for obvious reasons. If I could have two batteries for this sander, it would be a 3.0 and the 5.0.
Also think it's worth keeping the 6.0 for your circular saw.
Thank you very much, I appreciate the response! I'm going to keep the 5.0 and 6.0 and might pick up a 3.0 as well for the sander for "light" jobs.
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I'm not a heavy user by any means. I mainly use them for DIY projects around the house and occasional furniture refinishing.
My question is: Is the XC 5.0 battery sufficient for my needs, and should I return the 6.0 battery? Or would it make sense to keep both?
Personally, I don't like using anything higher than a 5.0 battery, just due the the size and weight it adds. The heavier the battery gets, the more strain it's on you to keep it leveled, as it likes to tip back otherwise (causing uneven sanding)
So, to answer your question, yes the 5.0 is sufficient. Having a second battery is always a good idea, for obvious reasons. If I could have two batteries for this sander, it would be a 3.0 and the 5.0.
Also think it's worth keeping the 6.0 for your circular saw.
Personally, I don't like using anything higher than a 5.0 battery, just due the the size and weight it adds. The heavier the battery gets, the more strain it's on you to keep it leveled, as it likes to tip back otherwise (causing uneven sanding)
So, to answer your question, yes the 5.0 is sufficient. Having a second battery is always a good idea, for obvious reasons. If I could have two batteries for this sander, it would be a 3.0 and the 5.0.
Also think it's worth keeping the 6.0 for your circular saw.
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