M12 FUEL 12 V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Right Angle Die Grinder - Tool Only

Name: M12 FUEL 12 V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Right Angle Die Grinder - Tool Only
Brand: MILWAUKEE
SKU: 001-8687
Price: 269.98 CAD
Availability: InStock

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001-8687

Part number

2485-20

UPC

045242544264

M12 FUEL 12 V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Right Angle Die Grinder - Tool Only

The M12 FUEL right angle die grinder is the first cordless right angle die grinder that delivers the size and performance professional service mechanics' demand.

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M12 FUEL 12 V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Right Angle Die Grinder - Tool Only

Product Description

This tool offers up to .3 HP performance, best in class size to help fit in tight places and offers greater mobility and access. A 4 mode RPM control and responsive variable speed trigger allow users unmatched control. • 20% More power than Pneumatic • 0.3 HP motor output • 4-Mode RPM control • Greater mobility and access • Optimum performance with 2 in. accessories • POWERSTATE Brushless motor technology • M12 REDLITHIUM Battery technology • Part of the M12 system

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S.R.

4 out of 5 stars.

Great for small places. Eats batteries for lunch.

2 years ago

It is really handy in small places. The torque is decent and I like the "smart motor" (or whatever Milwaukee calls it) that attempts to keep the RPMs constant. That feature is fairly responsive, but there is a small amount of lag that I feel is tolerable; just thought it was worth mentioning. All that is great, but it eats batteries for breakfast. I'm using the 3.0ah batteries for reference. I would recommend getting some of the larger capacity batteries, but be prepared for the price $$$!!!

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com

RichOC

Hoover, Al.

4 out of 5 stars.

Works great

a year ago

Bought this to surface clean my heads an intake while making head gasket repair. Worked great has the speed an power. Easy to setup and use. Only down side the M12 battery runs out of juice fast barely cleaned one head per charge. I purchased two batteries luckily that helped keep the project rolling. I cleaned all surfaces with an adapter for the pads. Both heads intake and block. With only pausing to change batteries. Which did not interrupt production cause the break was needed.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com

Steve2004

Michigan

2 out of 5 stars.

It's OK for light use

3 years ago

I bought this thinking it would work killer for cleaning caliper mounts and rollers at work. For the most part it's alright. I was expecting a little better performance out of it like the rest of the milwaukee tools I own. I'll still use it for light work but I'd stick with my pneumatic die grinder. I.may have received a defective one because none of my other milwaukee tools have let me down. Hard to say. I would recommend it for light work like a home DIY. However for work I'd say pass

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com

Response from milwaukeetool.com:

3 years ago

Marketing

Hello, we appreciate your honest feedback of our M12 FUEL™ 1/4" Right Angle Die Grinder. We will share your review with our team, as we are always trying to improve our products. If you have further questions or concerns please email us at social.media@milwaukeetool.com. Thanks - Hannah with Milwaukee Tool

Greydusk1324

Yakima, Washington

4 out of 5 stars.

Speeds up productivity for a mechanic

4 years ago

I work on diesel trucks and got this for cleaning gasket surfaces and minor cut-off jobs. The power is good but less than my Matco air powered die grinder. If you load it too hard it shuts off until you reset the paddle switch. I use it with 3” roloc pads to clean rust and gaskets off cast iron manifold surfaces etc. The cordless convenience is awesome and far outweighs any power concerns I have. Not having to drag an air hose out to clean a mating surface saves me time and puts dollars into my pocket. The tool is great with the small battery and even the 4.0 battery doesn’t make the tool unwieldy. I am happy I purchased this to go with my other M12 tools. The cordless Milwaukee ratchet and 3/8 stubby impact paid for themselves the first month I used them and this tool is going to do the same.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com

Vineyard

Sweetwater, TN

4 out of 5 stars.

Best purchase

a year ago

I love this tool. The versatile of it and the usefulness that it provides. The only issue i have with it is that It gets hot and will shut off witch is understandable but after using it and then letting it cool off it seems that it takes it very long time to cool. An it seems like once it gets hot and you let it cool it doesn't take it long to get hot again. But i would rather use this then drag my air hose out and use my other one. I will be purchasing the straight and then also the m18.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com

RLatham

High Desert of California

5 out of 5 stars.

I NEEDED this tool YEARS Ago

2 years ago

I Needed this tool for YEARS. That's right I know it's not new, but I did not know how much easier my work could have been without an air hose attached. I doesn't matter whether working on a new casting or reshaping a tool or part for a specific job a die grinder is your go to tool. That always meant dragging out the air hose turning on the compressor and always waiting for the pressure to top out again, and again. That's where the Milwaukee Die Grinder comes in. Inserting an M12 battery and going straight to work is 'Sooo Much Easier'. Your time is cut down because this die grinder is ready when you are. The additional control of limiting your rpm's based on the job at hand reduces one more thing you need to worry about before and during your job. Yeah I needed it long before I knew it existed.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com

Eszi

Madison, SD

1 out of 5 stars.

Underpowered, disappointing

a year ago

Pretty disappointed with this purchase. I have MANY Milwaukee tools and have never been disappointed but I bought this die grinder to use in the interim while my pneumatic one is getting warrantied. Unfortunately, this was just throwing away money. Completely underpowered, if any pressure is applied to the tools it stops, gets hot very quickly and once hot takes even less pressure to stop it. Using it for Auto body work, with 80 grit sanding disc or Scotch Brite wheels and it's worthless.

No, I do not recommend this product.

Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com

Response from milwaukeetool.com:

a year ago

Social Team

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Rumrnr62

Ohio

1 out of 5 stars.

Great idea

4 years ago

I'm a pro automotive tech and I have just about switched completely to Milwaukee tools for my daily grind. Hardly ever grab the air tools anymore. Saw this and grabbed one up with the hope of retiring my air grinders. Not gonna happen. This thing is the only milwaukee product I have that is a disappointment. It will run for a minute or so then have to let off the trigger and let it sit for a few seconds then start again, running less each time till I just give up and grab the air grinder.

No, I do not recommend this product.

Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com

Cody470

Sudbury Ontario

4 out of 5 stars.

Love this little die Grinder! Way better then air

3 years ago

I use this all the time at my shop. Love the smooth variability, trigger is easy to press. No oil to add to air lines and also it dosnt get cold after a while like most air die grinders. Lots of torque and it dosnt rip out of your hands when it catches an edge. Now the only reason I gave it 4 stars is because I do find it a little bit big. But that being said I guess I haven't had any issue fitting it into anywhere. Would recommend this to any auto mechanic, hvac or do it your selfer!!

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com

Matty262

Las vegas

5 out of 5 stars.

Great tool

a year ago

I use this die grinder for all kinds of cleaning and it works great, some will say it times out when u press hard and yes it will but if u let the grinder do the work then it wont stop spinning and I would not buy it for hard core grinding, I would go with the m18 version of you want to peel off metal or any large chunks of baked on grill char. Overall though its a good tool if you use it for light buffing and cleaning. I would not consider it a good grinder but for buffing its great.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com

Robers5

Missouri

1 out of 5 stars.

I would not waist your hard-earned dollar

4 years ago

This thing that shuts the tool off is a deal breaker. This tool bouncing around while you're trying to grind something makes it shut off. If you have more than little bit of pressure then it shuts down. And a 4 amp hour battery gone in less than 20 minutes. Not a MILWAUKEE tool that you had in mind the old harbor freight battery died grinder was better than this thing. Oh by the way I did read the negative reviews and I was disappointed to find they are not exaggerating in the least.

No, I do not recommend this product.

Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com

Dusty Bear

Hudson Valley

5 out of 5 stars.

Think outside the box

4 years ago

I'm not a mechanic or a sheet metal worker, but a remodeler of 35yrs. Having said that, I bought this tool for my imaginative purposes and what I thought it would be handy and useful for. I have not had this tool for a long time, but have used it in many applications, from sanding down a painted wrought iron fence (3" flap disk), to sharpening my pruners & lawn mower blades (same 3" flap disk), to sanding out the discoloration of 60yr old aluminum frying pans (2" non woven pads & 2" bristle disc), to sanding down Bondo filled holes on clap board siding (2" abrasive discs) and can say that this tool is versatile and extremely comfortable to use. I'm old school and putting aside the speed selector button, I really appreciate the variable speed that this paddle trigger offers in feathering applications.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com

stilld10

Warrenville, IL

5 out of 5 stars.

Gets the job done

4 years ago

I have used it a few time to deburr some stainless edges at work. I bought the straight and right angle combo and it came in two different boxes, and the carrying case was only meant for one. I have both smashed in the case. It would be nice for Milwaukee to start selling there tools with an option with a pack out, or at least a hard case. I also purchased the 1/8 in collect which I think is a great accessory....maybe should have just been included...at least with the combo buy

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com

307Diesel

Cheyenne, Wyoming

GenderMale

5 out of 5 stars.

Amazing versatility

5 years ago

I'm a Diesel Mechanic, ive always hated air hoses so ive slowly been switching everything to cordless. The Milwaukee 1/4 right angle die grinder is awesome, I can still get into the small areas and it cleans surfaces in a breeze. I also use this to clean out injectors bores with a 12 in extension with 1 in roloc green brush. This thing rocks in 1000% satisfied with my purchase. As long as your using XC batteries this thing will clean the whole surface of whatever on 1 charge.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com

William Price

Homer Alaska

5 out of 5 stars.

Fix for the shut off "issue"

2 years ago

Both the angled and the straight M12 die grinders are great. A lot of comments warn about them shutting off too easy and at first I thought they were right until I figured out how to use them. You can't treat them like the pneumatic equivalent. They have safety shut offs. If you let them build speed and power they are great. I used a 3in diamond disc to cut a stainless steel 5/8in rod today with zero issues. Just let them build speed and power and they will serve you great.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com

LankDiesel

New Hampshire

5 out of 5 stars.

Thoroughly Impressed!!

3 years ago

I bought this die grinder to clean up brackets and wheel hubs during a recent brake job. It's a huge time saver, no more dragging out the air hoses or running extension cords. It's lightweight, easy to grip and rip. They say the battery lasts up to 20 mins.. I used the "XC6.0" for a solid hour and still had plenty of charge left. The one downside is where the vent ports are located on top. Just have to be careful not to block those screens when sturdying with a second hand.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com

Tony R 99

Bonners Ferry, idaho

5 out of 5 stars.

Best die grinder

a year ago

Perfect tool for light and medium demand. It is my go to die grinder. The freedom no hose offers out ways the lack of power heavy duty pneumatic grinders offer. If you e only used small pneumatic grinders you won’t even notice a difference. I recently used it under the cab of a truck where an air hose would not have allowed me to work. An added benefit is a small light that shines on your work. Definitely recommend. I also hope to get the straight grinder soon as well.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com

Apelectric

Detroit

5 out of 5 stars.

Way better than I expected!!!

4 years ago

I bought this angle grinder for use in my personal garage. It’s an addition to my ever growing 12volt collection. So far I’ve been very impressed with the tools performance. It’s has more power than my air one by far, and way easier to use with the four speed adjustments options. I’ve used it to sharpen my axes, mower blades, and grind on rocks in my collection. I’ve never come close to using a whole battery when using the angle grinder. Great tool! Thanks Milwaukee!!

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com

Sandyg

Los Angeles

4 out of 5 stars.

Good with some issues

2 years ago

Bought the angle and straight grinder kit. Needed a small die grinder to cut a hole in the firewall of a car project. Tossed in a carbide bit and took care of the work. Tool had plenty of power and saved me having to fire up the air compressor. Nice. I go to pull out my expensive bit, release the lock and nothing. Bit is locked in tight. Note I did not crank it down when installing it. After about 10min of messing and carefully prying I got it out. I checked the dimensions on my bit with a micrometer and dead on at .250. Couple days later I put a small mandrel with a cut off wheel on. Got done with the work and again impressed with how well it worked.only to be beat down by a painfull removal of the bit. Not sure if mine is bad but for the price I expected better. Tool overall is good except for the issue.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com

Terri

Mililani, HI

1 out of 5 stars.

I would not buy this product again.

3 years ago

I had got this item in hopes it would be a replacement for my Chicago pneumatic air grinder. But it is difficult to be productive with a product that tends to shut off so often while I’m using the tool. After about two minutes the tool shuts off, I release the button and depress it again and the tool stays on for a few seconds and shuts off. Very frustrating. I have ten other items made by Milwaukee that I’m amazed by, but this tool was unfortunately disappointing.

No, I do not recommend this product.

Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com

Response from milwaukeetool.com:

3 years ago

Customer Service

Hello, thank you for providing feedback on your recent experience with Milwaukee Tool! We would like some additional details about your experience so we can improve in the future. We will send you an email with some follow up questions, it would be our pleasure to provide additional support to help improve your experience. Thanks – Cayla

Brett73

Lloydminster Saskatchewan

4 out of 5 stars.

I like this for grinder

4 years ago

I use it for around the shop instead of air tools. Very handy. Pros: Sensitive trigger including different speeds. Decent power for bur bits and scrubber pads Very handy outside and in shop rather than air tools Quiet Cons: Motor cut out for heavy applications A locking head would be nice instead of the two wrenches to change bits. Not a fan of the type of die to tighten bits but it works fine. Just have to get use to it. Over all great purchase

Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com

Truzyb

West Hartford, CT

5 out of 5 stars.

Great Tool!

5 months ago

Surprisingly a very powerful little grinder. Most of my arsenal is based on M18 lineup, but after trying a several tools form M12 lineup, Im pleasantly surprised. Love the shape, it allows to apply even pressure to the object you are working on. Comfortable fit. Stops immediately. Love the option of having 4 speed options: 10,000; 15,000; 20,000, and 24,500 rpm. With that you are able to use different disks- from buffing to cut off wheel. Highly recommend!

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com

John95

4 out of 5 stars.

Great product

4 years ago

I’ve used many different types and brands of die grinders and this is one of my favorite. Every other die grinder I’ve needed an air supply which isn’t always convenient, this is also a lot quieter. The only drawbacks I’ve had are overall size of the tool, it can be pretty bulky in tight places and it runs through batteries pretty quickly. It’s a great addition to my tools to get jobs done, however I don’t think it will totally replace my air versions yet.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com

Jimmy, Making It Work

Kissimmee, Florida

3 out of 5 stars.

Jimmy, Making it Work, Milwaukee style...

3 years ago

M12 Fuel Right Angle Die Grinder has been a bit dissapointing. It works ok, but any aggressive work and it turns off, requiring a release and restart of the control. Have to be very gentle in use. The more aggressive the sanding media, the more the problem compounds. Then the battery life left me disappointed, with a 2.0ah battery only lasting about 6-7 minutes of use. It works, but not as well as I had hoped. I have videos of it in use on my YT channel.

No, I do not recommend this product.

Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com

Response from milwaukeetool.com:

3 years ago

Customer Service

Thank you for your review. We appreciate your honest feedback and we will pass this information along to our team. Please feel free to contact us at socialmedia@milwaukeetool.com if you would like further investigation into this matter. Thank you. -Cayla

a1972ss

Phoenix

4 out of 5 stars.

Great tool a little big though slightly underpower

4 years ago

I use this in automotive shop. It's a bit bigger than your traditional pneumatic and a bit underpowered versus a pneumatic one. I do have occasion to grab my old pneumatic to reach in and type places but dread it because of the noise. only other downside is the power, if you Bear down on it during heavy material removal it will stop on you, but restarts immediately after letting go of the trigger. But if it were stolen tomorrow I would buy another one.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com

sgoody9

Illinois

1 out of 5 stars.

This tool deserves negative stars

3 years ago

I have tried multiple batteries. I have varied the size of the battery. I have combo'd this with changing speeds of the grinder. Nothing has worked to allow this tool to be of any use whatsoever. It will run for 10 seconds and shut off. It will run for 15 seconds and shut off. Load or no load. If I hold it in air not doing anything but spinning it freely, I can get it to run for 30 seconds before it shuts off. It is incredibly hot. I love Milwaukee tools and am usually willing to spend the extra coin on Milwaukee brand because I believe you get what you pay for. This tool is a terrible choice though. I really wanted it to be an awesome tool just for the convenience of not having to fire up the compressor for a 45 second job. They need to address the heat issue of the tool so it can be as great as I was hoping it would be.

No, I do not recommend this product.

Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com

Response from milwaukeetool.com:

3 years ago

Customer Service

Hello! We are sorry to hear about your experience with the M12 FUEL™ 1/4" Right Angle Die Grinder. We will be sure to tell our product team about this. -Cayla with Milwaukee Tool

CC Rider

Lexington NC

2 out of 5 stars.

Not what I was hoping for.

a year ago

This tool annoyingly hits self protect mode far too often, utilizing a 3” abrasive cutoff wheel as well as 3” scotch brite pad, works ok for like 30 seconds then starts timing out or going into self protect mode, if you release trigger and start again it works for a bit then repeats, over and over like that, not loading it alot at all…works well with small carbide burrs and small roll type abrasives, but not 3” 3m grinding pads or scotch brite pads.

No, I do not recommend this product.

Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com

Response from milwaukeetool.com:

a year ago

Social Team

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review on your M12 FUEL™ 1/4" Right Angle Die Grinder. We will be reaching out to gain more insight into your experience. Thank you - Milwaukee Tool Social Team

NewHamburger

New Hamburg,ON

5 out of 5 stars.

My second favourite tool

4 years ago

This is my second all time favourite Milwaukee tool. It grinds like nobodies business. It does have a tendency to stop when you're really pushing it, so keep that in mind. I would say this is ALMOST a air replacement. It needs just a little more efficiency, power and runtime to be a full time replacement. With that said, I use mine for 90% of my work. I would HIGHLY recommend using it with a 6.0ah battery. Anything less and it seems to suffer a bit.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com

Flopfender

Ardmore, oklahoma

4 out of 5 stars.

Great tool, needs more battery capacity

a year ago

A very handy tool for a short period of time, then the battery is dead. It begs to have the larger batteries, which are available, for more $$$ you really need at least 3 batteries and 2 chargers to use this thing in any consistent manner. That being said, I use it a lot, because it is so easy to grab and run. It isn't super powerful when compared to an air power die grinder, but for the buffing pads I use to clean gasket surfaces it works great.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com

Jpb2319

Cleveland oh

5 out of 5 stars.

Its awesome

4 years ago

I had my eye on this die grinder for a while but I didn't think it would keep up with my air powered one. I was wrong and this is now one of my favorite tools. Tons of power, battery lasts longer than you would think and no more fighting an air hose or listening to the compressor run all day. The uses are endless. Every mechanic, body man, welder and carpenter should have at least one of these. I use it every day and I couldn't be happier with it.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on milwaukeetool.com

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