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Milwaukee M12 FUEL 12V Brushless Cordless 3" Random Orbital Detail Sander (Tool Only)

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Home Depot has Milwaukee M12 FUEL 12V Brushless Cordless 3" Random Orbital Detail Sander (Tool Only, 2535-20) for $120. Shipping is free.

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Features:

Brushless Motor: Generates the power to deliver 10K max OPM under load for faster material removal
REDLINK PLUS Intelligence: Ensures maximum performance and protects from overloads, heating, and over-discharge
Integrated Dust Control provides faster clean-up on the jobsite
Random Orbital sanding motion with 3/32" (2.5mm) orbit diameter delivers a scratch-free stain grade surface finish
Included Tool Holster allows unmatched portability and versatile storage options
Lightweight, ergonomic design at 1.9lbs and low vibration minimizes user fatigue
Variable speed trigger with lock on button provides unmatched control across four speed settings
The LED light illuminates the work surface to provide maximum visibility on the jobsite
Pad saver protects against excessive heat buildup to extend the life of the backing pad material
Compatible with the full lineup of new Milwaukee POWERGRID Mesh Sanding Sheets
Sponge pad allows the abrasive to contour to the work surface when working with complex trim profiles
Fits all M12 battery packs

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About this deal:
- Please see original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
- Price valid 3/6 while supplies last.
About this product:
- Rating of 4.8 from over 70 customer reviews.

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Brushless Motor: Generates the power to deliver 10K max OPM under load for faster material removal
REDLINK PLUS Intelligence: Ensures maximum performance and protects from overloads, heating, and over-discharge
Integrated Dust Control provides faster clean-up on the jobsite
Random Orbital sanding motion with 3/32" (2.5mm) orbit diameter delivers a scratch-free stain grade surface finish
Included Tool Holster allows unmatched portability and versatile storage options
Lightweight, ergonomic design at 1.9lbs and low vibration minimizes user fatigue
Variable speed trigger with lock on button provides unmatched control across four speed settings
The LED light illuminates the work surface to provide maximum visibility on the jobsite
Pad saver protects against excessive heat buildup to extend the life of the backing pad material
Compatible with the full lineup of new Milwaukee POWERGRID Mesh Sanding Sheets
Sponge pad allows the abrasive to contour to the work surface when working with complex trim profiles
Fits all M12 battery packs

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff

About this deal:
- Please see original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
- Price valid 3/6 while supplies last.
About this product:
- Rating of 4.8 from over 70 customer reviews.

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Written by Taco_Doomsday

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30dayreturn

Today 03:27 AM

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30dayreturnToday 03:27 AM

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How does this compare to the 6" version?

Taco_Doomsday

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Quote from 30dayreturn

How does this compare to the 6" version?

It's 3 inches smaller. j/k. It's smaller size will allow you to get into tighter spaces. I imagine it will be less aggressive than a full speed sander as well.

hunterbush1

Today 12:26 PM

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hunterbush1Today 12:26 PM

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People go ape over the m12 sanders. Time for me to find out why!

JasonDB

Today 12:31 PM

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JasonDBToday 12:31 PM

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I need this so bad. I've been using a belt sander, but I don't always want a one-way sand. I got rid of all my M 18 because I've been focusing on small electronic projects so trying to get as many M 12 brushless tools as possible on sale. In for one thank you.

thisismetcalf

Today 01:23 PM

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thisismetcalfToday 01:23 PM

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Genuinely in love with the M12 Detail Sander, cannot immediately see why I'd ever need this one… but still want it.

eeagle

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eeagleToday 03:37 PM

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It would seem like the Model 2531-20 would be a better design for detail work like getting in corners and around posts.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwa.../320268509

XealO

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XealOToday 05:18 PM

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Quote from eeagle

It would seem like the Model 2531-20 would be a better design for detail work like getting in corners and around posts.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwa.../320268509

Get both?

AquaMeat9126

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AquaMeat9126Today 06:42 PM

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Quote from 30dayreturn

How does this compare to the 6" version?

Totally different orbital sanders, the 6" M12 is awesome, but too expensive, I got lucky for about 200 before the tarrifs kicked in, but would never pay full price.

Wound up ordering this since I had a 10% off coupon if I used my HD Pro credit card. Probably wouldn't get a lot of use for me, but can definitely get into places my 5 and 6 inch can't, we shall see

SeriousDirt9747

Today 08:31 PM

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SeriousDirt9747Today 08:31 PM

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I got into the m12 line for the detail sander and installation driver, which are great.
I picked this up shortly after. Honestly it isn't very useful. The detail sander is far more handy even without dust extraction and without active dust extraction this does a poor job. I find the only time i've personally used this is cleaning up patches for nail holes for trim, and even then the detail sander would have probably done better.
There may be better use cases for this but it isn't aggressive enough for what I want and not as dust free as i'd care for either. I use it on the lathe for sanding bowls with a soft interface pad but Honestly a drill or even a normal bowl sander probably does just as well.

It's definitely no rotex 90 (and the rotex 90 has a triangular pad too so technically it could do both jobs if you want to put $500 into a sander)

InfiniteWIP

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InfiniteWIPToday 09:11 PM

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Why does the 2nd pic in this post show the 6" sander?

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Home & Home Improvement Tools Drills & Power Tools Milwaukee Tool Home Depot

Product Description:	Designed for the professional carpenter, remodeler, or general contractor; the MILWAUKEE M12 FUEL 3" Random Orbital Detail Sander combines the power and efficiency to sand the toughest materials on site while the compact pad size allows for delicate, controlled sanding during the installation of trim, railings or other refinishing applications. This sander delivers precise removal for spot sanding, more control and maneuverability, and over 80% dust collection. Ergonomically engineered the sander has greater access to hard-to-reach areas and active dust extraction for minimal dust build-up with the versatility to utilize the included bag or universal hose adapter. The sander features a random orbital sanding motion with a 3/32" orbit diameter to deliver a clean, consistent stain-grade surface finish, a variable speed trigger with a lock-on button, and four-speed settings from 10K - 4K for control across a wide variety of materials. The lightweight design at 2 lbs provides unmatched maneuverability and reduced fatigue when used across multiple orientations. The adjustable On/Off LED light bar illuminates 270 degrees for maximum visibility of the work area. The optional sponge pad allows the abrasive to contour to the work surface when working with complex trim profiles, while the pad saver protects against heat buildup to extend the life of the backing pad. The 3" Random Orbital Sander is backed by Milwaukee's industry-leading 5-year limited power tool warranty.
Product SKU:	330838836_330838836
UPC:	45242844531

Milwaukee M12 FUEL 12V Brushless Cordless 3" Random Orbital Detail Sander (Tool Only)

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