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Customer Reviews for Milwaukee M12 12-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Variable Speed Polisher/Sander Kit W/(2) 1.5Ah Battery, Accessories, Charger & Tool Bag

Internet #205433691

Model #2438-22

  • Optimized to provide the fastest and most precise detail work
  • Two M12 1.5Ah Batteries, Tool Bag, Charger Included
  • Part of the M12 System, featuring over 100+ tools

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  • 4.4
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  • 90% recommend this product
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The first time I held this tool I knew this was NOT no toy!!! Not cheap and I'm glad that Milwauk...
The first time I held this tool I knew this was NOT no toy!!! Not cheap and I'm glad that Milwaukee tools are not. I don't want cheap junk that is a throw away. Thanks Milwaukee for keeping the quality and not compromising. My strength comes from my tools. I am proud of it. Thanks Greg Reed
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Powerful and Compact
Once again, I'm blown away by the power and quality that Milwaukee packs into their M12 tools. This polisher is great for detail work, and the sanding feature is a nice bonus too. If you're wondering, "Why not just grab a cordless drill and use a polishing attachment?" then take a second look a the operating speeds listed in the specs. Typical operating speeds for cordless drills are 500-1500 RPM, depending on the mode selected. This tool runs up to 2,800 RPM on polishing mode and 8,300 RPM on sanding mode. The kit comes in a soft sided nylon case that seems to be well constructed. It's got Velcro straps for tool and accessory retention, as well as a mesh pocket for the polishing/sanding mandrels and polishing pads. The kit includes two M12 batteries, a charger, the tool, a removable side handle, a polishing mandrel, two foam polishing pads, a wool polishing pad, and a sanding mandrel. (The sanding mandrel is compatible with Roloc sanding discs, which aren't included with the kit.) Getting everything set up is a snap. The batteries charge in under 30 minutes, and all the accessories can be installed without the need of tools. The shaft lock button is easy to use, but out of the way enough that you're not likely to press it while the tool is operating. The removable side handle can be installed on either the right or left side just by screwing it into the tapped holes. It sits at about a 110° angle from the main handle - just right for a providing a comfortable grip for two-handed control of the tool. The variable speed trigger is also easy to control, and really lets you fine-tune the speed the tool is operating at. The first time I used the polisher, I covered about 9 sq ft with the yellow foam pad. Afterwards, the battery gauge was indicating between 1/2 and 3/4 charge remaining. Extrapolating that out to the rest of the battery life means that you should be able to heavily polish up to 30 sq ft per charge. Seeing that the batteries can be charged in under 30 minutes, you won't have to spend much time (if any) waiting for batteries to charge, even if you're operating it almost continually.
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Did the job.
It works good. I had small parts to buff and it was a useful tool. Battery life could be better.
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Purchased for headlights, paint stripping, gaskets
Working just fine for polishing headlights so far. I have yet to try anything else.
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I think I would buy again
The batteries don’t last long. I will need to buy two more, unable to buy replacement polishing foam pads. This is not a month old.
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Response from Customer CareSep 28, 2022
Hello! We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. We will send you a follow-up email regarding the replacement polishing foam pads! -Social team
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    Good with caveats
    Like others, I find this polisher/sander very handy to have around. It just fits in tight spots, really simple to use, great for touch up in all sorts of spots. My two main issues are just 2 speed settings: variable trigger is too inconsistent vs a variable speed switch with more than 2 settings. Second issue, this is a big one, is the proprietary arbor size of m9 fine thread which is not compatible with off the shelf options by 3m etc. So youre stuck with their attachments or need an adapter. 3m pads and rolocs work though
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      This tool is appropriate only if you are interested in...
      This tool is appropriate only if you are interested in polishing your headlights occasionally. The fully charger battery was dead in under 20 minutes. I returned it.
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      Response from Milwaukee ToolJan 12, 2021
      Hello, this is Elise with Milwaukee Tool. NATASHA, thank you for your review. We’re sorry to hear that your experience was not of the standard that you expected. Please feel free to contact us directly at socialmedia@milwaukeetool.com if you would like further investigation into this matter. Thank You
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      Over priced toolReturned it immediately...
      Over priced toolReturned it immediately
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      Response from Milwaukee ToolAug 19, 2020
      Mike, thank you for your review. We invite you to contact us at socialmedia@milwaukeetool.com so we may discuss your specific personal experience at Milwaukee Tool. Thank you. - Elise
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      Operate as it should very easy and lightweight. The variable speed Works excellent. Need to offer...
      Operate as it should very easy and lightweight. The variable speed Works excellent. Need to offer a variety of polishing pads that go beyond the size of the plastic disc.
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      Fun size
      Great for small duty projects like polishing your headlight lenses or a bike frame.
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        Great for working small areas where a large buffer won't fit. Easy to operate and makes quick wor...
        Great for working small areas where a large buffer won't fit. Easy to operate and makes quick work of repairs.
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        Works well...
        Works well
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        Ive used one before and loved it. great for small areas . easy to operate
        Ive used one before and loved it. great for small areas . easy to operate
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        • Recommended
        Nice complete kit & has everything needed for the work I was doing. As always Milwaukee tools are...
        Nice complete kit & has everything needed for the work I was doing. As always Milwaukee tools are powerful & batteries last a long time.
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        5 Star Review
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        Great polisher, works just as good as the snap on version if not better. Also the price is alot m...
        Great polisher, works just as good as the snap on version if not better. Also the price is alot more reasonable. Snap on wanted 450 for there brand.
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        • Recommended
        Real nice tool...
        Real nice tool
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        4 Star Review
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        Very powerful but does go through batteries. Oddball screw size...
        Very powerful but does go through batteries. Oddball screw size on the end isn't compatible with anything else.
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        This rig is awesome. Bought it to clean gasket surfaces....
        This rig is awesome. Bought it to clean gasket surfaces. Was able to run the 3” skuff wheels with no problems using the 3.0ah batteries
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        5 Star Review
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        Perfect just what he wanted...
        Perfect just what he wanted
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        Yes, I was very pleased. Nice kit and performed as...
        Yes, I was very pleased. Nice kit and performed as expected. A good value.
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        this was an great bug I have used other buffers...
        this was an great bug I have used other buffers and it was light weight and easy to us and I live that ur used the same batter's as my tools
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        great little polisher
        use this unit every single day at a car dealership and it does the job fast and with great results highly recommend, one thing to note it does use up the small batteries fast would recommend getting the 4.0ho batteries also if you plan to use its alot
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          Only knock is batteries don’t last very long . Had...
          Only knock is batteries don’t last very long . Had to go back and get larger battery , but works excellently in small areas such as my case on a boat
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