M12 FUEL 12 V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Orbital Detail Sander

Name: M12 FUEL 12 V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Orbital Detail Sander
Brand: MILWAUKEE
SKU: 001-8617
Price: 219.98 CAD
Availability: InStock

BMR Code

001-8617

Part number

2531-20

UPC

045242635818

M12 FUEL 12 V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Orbital Detail Sander

Designed for the professional carpenter, remodeler, or general contractor; the MILWAUKEE M12 FUEL Orbital Detail Sander is optimized for precision and designed to complement larger sanders on the jobsite. The M12 FUEL Orbital Detail Sander delivers faster detail sanding, stain grade finish, and more access in corners and contours.

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M12 FUEL 12 V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Orbital Detail Sander

Product Description

• POWERSTATE Brushless Motor: Generates the power to deliver 14K max OPM under load for faster material removal. • REDLINK PLUS Intelligence: Ensures maximum performance and protects from overloads, heating, and over-discharge. • Orbital sanding motion with 1.5mm orbit diameter delivers a scratch-free stain grade surface finish. • Compatible with the full lineup of new Milwaukee POWERGRID Mesh Sanding Sheets. • Lightweight, ergonomic design at 1.3lbs 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. • 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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Brand	MILWAUKEE
Electric and Cordless Tools Type	Sanders

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4.8

188 out of 191 (98%) reviewers recommend this product

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Mordechai

New Jersey

5 out of 5 stars.

Best detail sander I used so far

2 years ago

Great tool with excellent performance. Used it on drywall, soft and hard woods with outstanding results. Battery lasts forever and the use of abrasive sheets (vs. sand papers) is a huge improvement. Vibration is minimal and noice level is relatively low. Highly recommended.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com

Norvik53

Raleigh, NC

5 out of 5 stars.

Orbital Detail Sander for a fine finish

2 years ago

This M12 sander is light weight. I like the small size to get into smaller spaces and sand close to corners. It works great on inside arches or curves. This detail sander has on orbital action which gives a nicer finish. I also noticed the vibration is not bad, which is nice.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com

Brandon Contracting

Alberta Canada

4 out of 5 stars.

Solid Performer

2 years ago

Overall decent sander. Ergonomics could be improved but this little sander seems to perform well for its size. Cannot comment on battery life as this is a specialty tool and not something you run hard for hours. It would be nice to have a dust attachment for overhead work.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com

GShell31

Knoxville, Tennessee

5 out of 5 stars.

The Little Weapon I was missing.

2 years ago

This has quickly become one of the go to tools in my collection. Especially for prepping interior painting jobs. So often, older crown molding & trim work is covered with years of sub-par painting layers. Paint runs, over caulking, etc. The M12 Fuel detail sander makes reversing those problem areas so much easier. The tool provides the user with precision & control. From my experience thus far, it has cut my prep time before painting a room in half. (baseboards, chair rails, crown, door casings, etc.) Love that the sanding sheets are able to be reused multiple times after cleaning. Would like to see a better solution for organizing/storing the hook and loop sanding sheets than the netting pocket inside the included soft shell case. Maybe some additional accessories will be created in the future and come bundled in a packout style case to keep everything organized. So far for me, Milwaukee has another home run with this tool & I’m grateful to the engineers who put the proper time and thought into it’s development.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com

Anonymous

Nashville

5 out of 5 stars.

Great for furniture

7 months ago

Excellent tool for getting into tight spaces. If you build furniture, you need this tool. The ability to select from 4 speeds is a nice bonus. The wire mesh pads that are included are even better than traditional sand paper. A solid addition to your M12 collection.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com

Reddawg

5 out of 5 stars.

Exactly what was needed!!

2 years ago

Excellent little sander. Does exactly what it's needed to do. If you need a small sander for small projects or for tight areas that need sanding this is the tool to get. I personally use it at work ( trim out new houses) and it works great when and where needed !!

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com

Katweb

Dorchester, Ontario

4 out of 5 stars.

Room to improve it still a great tool to have

7 months ago

Much easier to sand smaller pieces. Must have more than one battery around. It burns through them quickly, always have them rotating out and problem solved. I do wish it had a stay on button rather than a hold trigger. Still highly recommend adding to your kit.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com

JWA-Alabama

5 out of 5 stars.

Great Tool That Provides Precise Control

10 months ago

I added this tool to my Milwaukee arsenal and love the precise controls it offers. Multiple speeds and a great ergo design make it easy to use and achieve excellent results. Continuous sanding at top speed will drain a 2.0 M12 battery in about 1 hour of use.

Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com

yetihartt

Alberta

5 out of 5 stars.

Great product, super useful

a year ago

The sander was absolutely amazing! Great addition to the M12 quiver ! Very powerful, surprisingly balanced and easy to use, and really makes me enjoy sanding for a change! It works so well that I wish Milwaukee would make a larger round orbital random sander.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com

mmatthews

Baton Rouge, La

5 out of 5 stars.

Better than other corner sanders

2 years ago

Very lightweight compared to what I have been using. So far it seems to have more than enough battery. Even though my 12volt batteries aren't new (i bought tool only), it does seem to go through them, draws quite a bit apparently. I'm happy with my purchase!

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com

EGW7

Saskatoon Sk

3 out of 5 stars.

Great Sander but one design flaw

a year ago

Absolutely love this sander only 1 draw back I’ve found is that the vibration of the tool transfers into the battery tabs and breaks the tabs of your batteries. Only use the HO 2.5 Batteries there made from a stronger material that can handle the vibrations

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com

Response from milwaukeetool.com:

a year ago

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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review on your M12 FUEL™ Orbital Detail Sander! We appreciate your insight on your battery when using the tool. We will make sure to pass this feedback along to our product teams! - The Social Team

JayKazMc

Long Beach CA

5 out of 5 stars.

Well balanced saner

a year ago

Great for small parts. Batteries last surprisingly long, but seems have had some charging issues. I love the balance of the sander and the random orbit sanding leaves no swirling. Works well for curves surfaces with use of the thick sanding 0ad

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com

TheHandilorian

Taunton, MA

5 out of 5 stars.

Time Saver

2 years ago

Love this thing. I got it for a project I've had scheduled refinishing a staircase handrail, newel post, and balusters. Couldn't be happier with the outcome sanding time and finish worked like a charm. No longer going to dread jobs like these now 🤣

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com

BKJM

Alabama

5 out of 5 stars.

Outstanding tool!

2 years ago

This orbital detail sander outshines the multi-tool detail sanders by a wide margin. It's light, easy to use and gets into tight spaces well. The orbital action doesn't scratch like the oscillating multi-tools. It's a great tool for the woodworker.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com

Qwarktastic

Pittsburgh, PA

4 out of 5 stars.

Awesome Tool

10 months ago

Super useful tool. Only thing is the batteries don't last when using it. I have multiple 1.5 and 2 ah batteries and I need to make sure I have all of them charged and ready to go if I am going to be using the sander because it chews through them.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com

Dave113

Mooresville nc

5 out of 5 stars.

Detail sander

2 years ago

This tool is great for small fast jobs, it won’t replace a palm sander sheet sander for larger rougher jobs but is excellent at getting into corners and it’s quieter and more efficient then the oscillating tool with triangle attachment sand paper

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com

Zak m

Brooklyn NY

5 out of 5 stars.

2 years ago

This detail sander fit the needs of my shop. Whether working on small projects or items that need some sanding with finesse it hit all the high points. Great power, balanced in my hand, variable speed control… who could ask for more?

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com

KJPO

5 out of 5 stars.

Milwaukee M12 Detail Sander is a BEAST!

a year ago

Milwaukee M12 Detail sander is Beast! I am a long time time wood worker and acoustic guitar maker and this is replacing my very old detail sander. The interface pad is a great adder and will be used in many applications in my shop.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com

squishball

San Francisco

5 out of 5 stars.

Perfect detail sander

2 months ago

A great detail sander. Easy to use and good ergonomics. It does not remove material as fast as a vibrating multitool using the same grit sandpaper, but possibly because of the mesh style sanding sheets included with the Milwaukee.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com

KevBb

Ontario Canada

4 out of 5 stars.

Detail sander excellent for trim

2 years ago

Works very well for detail on trim. Pad savers wear out extremely quick on the edges. Pads as well don't seem to stay on exterior edges. I think a detail pad with sanding on edges would be extremely valuable for the inside edges.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com

Village

Cleveland Ohio

5 out of 5 stars.

Excellent tool.

2 years ago

This is a fantastic tool with way more power than I expected. It comes with new sanding sheets which are fantastic and I so well designed it fits into every nook and crevice. Just another fantastic part of the Milwaukee family.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com

BenM.

Wasilla Ak

5 out of 5 stars.

Absolutely amazing, Definitely recommend!!!

7 months ago

Best addition to my woodworking tool in terms of Finishing a piece. Bought it and nice immediately put it to work. What would normally take a a lot of hand sanding in difficult to reach spots is now accomplished in minutes!

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com

Chuck2112

4 out of 5 stars.

Orbital Detail Sander Great Tool

2 years ago

Enjoy the flexability of the tool, getting great finish results. I feel like the handle angle could be adjusted to make the sanding pad surface index better. Would also like to see different shapes and sizes of sanding pads.

Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com

Anonymous

California

5 out of 5 stars.

Bomb sander

6 months ago

Small enough to keep fatigue at bay, strong enough to remove material aggressively, does not leave swirl marks, lasts a long time on a single battery while sanding hard maple 3D CNC projects. VERY WELL THOUGH THEOUGH DESIGN

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com

Dallas918

Hemingway sc

5 out of 5 stars.

Definitely wroth the money

2 years ago

This sander is a game changer. It lets you get in the tight spots and still does its job. The mesh sanding sheets last longer and they are cleanable.The grip on the sander is comfortable i could sand all day if i had to.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com

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