Get power and control with this cordless 5 in. random orbit sander, delivering 12,000 maximum OPM output. With variable speeds between 7,000-12,000, you get more control over the output of the tool to match orbit speed for your specific job. This sander’s powerful motor allows more material removal per battery charge. Its RED-LITHIUM battery technology delivers up to 60 minutes of run-time on a M18 5.0Ah Battery Pack. The pack’s superior construction, electronics and performance to deliver superior work per charge for longevity, and it’s designed to stand up against harsh jobsite environments. This battery delivers more than twice as much run time, 20 percent more power and double the life of other lithium-ion batteries.
- 5 in. sanding pad
- 7,000-12,000 OPM variable speed
- 3/32 in. orbit diameter
- Universal hose adapter included
- Quick change hook-and-loop sanding pad
- Dust canister with filter
- Part of the M18 system of 175+ tools
- 12,000 OPM max
- More material removed per charge
- Variable speed control
- Includes: M18 random orbit sander (tool-only), (1) dust canister, (1) universal hose adapter, (1) extension adapter, 2-piece of 80-grit sandpaper and (1) M18 starter kit (1) 5.0Ah battery and charger (48-59-1850)
Juliet Smitham (verified owner) –
A great package deal – this includes the sander, battery, charger, carrying bag and accessories. This uses standard 5” 8 hole hook and loop discs. (two 80 grit discs are included). The M18 XC battery provides adequate run times for use on smaller projects – less than a half hour. The included rapid charger can be used with both M12 and M18 batteries.It took very little effort to control the sander – the orbital motion aids in propelling the unit – I let the grits do the sanding / finishing and just lightly held the sander to direct its motion. The variable speeds provided effective sanding throughout its entire range. A dust collector hose adapter is included – but I preferred the dust canister/filter attachment – I wanted this cordless sander for its maneuverability / not tethered to a power cord – so attaching the sander to a hose would have defeated the purpose of getting this cordless unit. The one thing I didn’t anticipate was the total weight of the unit – 4.3 pounds – not an issue on horizontal surfaces, but on vertical surfaces for longer periods of time it was wearing me down – this probably won’t affect most users, and it would not have been a problem when I was 40, but that was 30 years ago.
Lucas Hermann (verified owner) –
I haven’t used it a lot yet. I am very pleased the way it functions so far. It’s nice not having to drag an extension cord around, especially on small projects.
Rollin Jerde (verified owner) –
I do like this small hand held cordless sander. Nice having the battery, charger and tool bag come as a kit, a great value. This sander works really well for smaller areas and narrow boards verses the larger, heavier sanders. The only thing I didn’t care for was the dust bag. It’s something you need to keep the saw dust from flying all over but the positioning makes sanding a bit awkward. Overall this is a great little sander.
Delilah Dickinson (verified owner) –
Milwaukee put a lot of thought into this sander. Excellent dust collection options. The ergonomics are superb, comfortable grip and well balanced. Produces an excellent sanded finish. This combo is a good value.
Zelda Gaylord (verified owner) –
This sander is great for any type of home use and can also be used for bigger commercial projects. Perfect for any home project, I will highly recommend.
Nedra Heller (verified owner) –
The sander itself is excellent. However, it uses a huge amount of battery power, so you’ll definitely need more than the single 3.0 battery provided. I went through four 3.0 batteries in about an hour while sanding a red oak table.
Jedidiah Swift (verified owner) –
Solid sander, easy to use and with multiple speeds. This random orbit sander is cordless so you don’t have to worry about dragging an extension cord over what you are sanding. It comes with the sander, a 3 amp/h battery, charger, a dust collection container, shop vac connector, an extension for the dust container (if you use a larger M18 battery such as the 9 amp/h), 4 x 5″ 80-grit round pads and a nice bag to hold it all in. Operation is smooth, I can access the on/off switch and the speed control (6 speeds) with the same hand I am sanding with. The highest speed is much faster than my old corded random orbit sander and is great for heavy removal. The sander collects most dust, especially when then sanding pad completely covers the piece you are sanding. There still is some that escapes though. After using, you can lightly bang out most of the dust left inside the sander.I like the random orbit motion and found it sands wood very well. Overall, this is a great and powerful sander that was designed and engineered well.
Willis Mohr (verified owner) –
Another fine M18 tool from Milwaukee. The kit has everything needed to make this sander work right out of the box. If you own other M18 tools then you have spare batteries for that extra big sanding job. The battery slides in from the top so it is easy to see how much charge is remaining. The dust collector / hose adapter is difficult to take off. I would rather have this instead of it falling off during use. The on/off switch and speed dial are conveniently placed for easy thumb operation. The sanding quality is great and dust removal is acceptable.
Sasha McLaughlin (verified owner) –
Product is great but the dust collection assembly doesn’t stay closed. I had to tape the top lid to keep it in place. I would have given it a perfect score but it’s a 4 our if 5 for now. I like that I can switch batteries between this machine and my cordless drills and it does the job.
Grant Daugherty (verified owner) –
I have the corded version of this sander and works great ,But once the pad is worn out where do you get the replacement pad for this jewel. Home depot doesn’t carry the replacement. Huh! Maybe i could just replace the pad with a ryobi ;-). Just saying and yes this uses the same pad as the corded version.
Sallie Romaguera (verified owner) –
The sander is performing excellently!