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frontpageTaco_Doomsday posted Aug 24, 2026 7:17 AM

Milwaukee M12 FUEL 12V Li-Ion Brushless 5-3/8" Circular Saw w/ 2x 5.0 Ah Batteries

$189

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Home Depot has Milwaukee M12 FUEL 12V Lithium-Ion Brushless 5-3/8" Cordless Circular Saw w/ 2-Count M12 XC 5.0 Ah Batteries & Charger (2521-20-48-59-2450P) on sale for $189. Shipping is free.

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Features:
  • POWERSTATE(TM) brushless motor: purpose built brushless motor provide the power and torque needed for cutting applications
  • REDLINK PLUS intelligence provides optimized performance and overload protection using total system communication between tool, battery and charger
  • Compatible with all M18 REDLITHIUM battery packs
  • LED light to illuminate cut line in low light
  • Adjustable storage hook to hang and store saw when not in use
  • Vac adapter to minimize mess and reduce cleanup time
  • Blade break to stop blade quickly once trigger is released
Includes:
  • 1x M12 FUEL 5-3/8 in. circular saw
  • 1x Saw blade
  • 1x Blade wrench
  • 2x M12 XC 5.0 Ah Batteries
  • 1x M12 Charger

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  • About this Deal:
    • This price matches the popular +151 Frontpage Deal from earlier this month.
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $189 less (50% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $378 at the time of this post.
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Home Depot has Milwaukee M12 FUEL 12V Lithium-Ion Brushless 5-3/8" Cordless Circular Saw w/ 2-Count M12 XC 5.0 Ah Batteries & Charger (2521-20-48-59-2450P) on sale for $189. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Taco_Doomsday for finding this deal

Features:
  • POWERSTATE(TM) brushless motor: purpose built brushless motor provide the power and torque needed for cutting applications
  • REDLINK PLUS intelligence provides optimized performance and overload protection using total system communication between tool, battery and charger
  • Compatible with all M18 REDLITHIUM battery packs
  • LED light to illuminate cut line in low light
  • Adjustable storage hook to hang and store saw when not in use
  • Vac adapter to minimize mess and reduce cleanup time
  • Blade break to stop blade quickly once trigger is released
Includes:
  • 1x M12 FUEL 5-3/8 in. circular saw
  • 1x Saw blade
  • 1x Blade wrench
  • 2x M12 XC 5.0 Ah Batteries
  • 1x M12 Charger

Editor's Notes

Written by Corwin | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • This price matches the popular +151 Frontpage Deal from earlier this month.
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $189 less (50% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $378 at the time of this post.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and give the WIKI and forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Aug 25, 2026 12:32 PM
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Linenoise77Aug 25, 2026 12:32 PM
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I get the tech has gotten a lot better, and that there are plenty of homeowners who do basic household stuff where the M12 system is more than enough for what they do, but something like a circ saw is really a go big or go home thing.

You can pick up the M18 version of this WITH a battery for about 50 bucks more. Or if its something you only use once or twice a year, get a solid corded one for 1/3rd of the price.
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Aug 25, 2026 9:38 PM
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ElatedPartner5088Aug 25, 2026 9:38 PM
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Good deal
Aug 26, 2026 2:42 AM
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heyskitchAug 26, 2026 2:42 AM
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Quote from Linenoise77 :
I get the tech has gotten a lot better, and that there are plenty of homeowners who do basic household stuff where the M12 system is more than enough for what they do, but something like a circ saw is really a go big or go home thing.

You can pick up the M18 version of this WITH a battery for about 50 bucks more. Or if its something you only use once or twice a year, get a solid corded one for 1/3rd of the price.
For sure, it shouldn't be your main saw. That said, if you already have a main saw, it's pretty great for sheet work I have used it for. Small, light, and portable obviously. I like to with me when I buy plywood, mdf, etc to fit cut and fit it in my car.
Aug 26, 2026 2:52 AM
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PONGKAPKAug 26, 2026 2:52 AM
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m18 product is better but too heavy
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Aug 26, 2026 3:39 AM
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hill8570Aug 26, 2026 3:39 AM
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Hell, worth it for the two XC 5.0 HO batteries alone. Big HO batteries are not cheap.
Last edited by hill8570 August 25, 2026 at 08:42 PM.
Aug 26, 2026 4:35 AM
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rayrayzAug 26, 2026 4:35 AM
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This is not a replacement for the full size saw. That said, this is great for overhead or awkward extension use.
Aug 27, 2026 12:03 AM
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ChilidogCalamityAug 27, 2026 12:03 AM
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Depth of cut is 1 5/8", should cut 2x material just fine. It's probably not the quickest thing ever, and probably sucks batteries like crazy, but it would cover almost all homeowner projects without a problem. I could see it being plenty useful; my favorite saw size is 6.5" which some people also scoff at, but it's handy and does everything I ask of it.

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Aug 28, 2026 2:19 PM
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WildRigger47Aug 28, 2026 2:19 PM
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Quote from ChilidogCalamity :
Depth of cut is 1 5/8", should cut 2x material just fine. It's probably not the quickest thing ever, and probably sucks batteries like crazy, but it would cover almost all homeowner projects without a problem. I could see it being plenty useful; my favorite saw size is 6.5" which some people also scoff at, but it's handy and does everything I ask of it.
Depth of cut on this saw will make it thru a 2x lumber ONLY IF you're cutting at a 90° angle. It renders the saw's bevel adustment (45° or most other adjustable angle/bevel cuts) non-feasible, as it won't make it thru 2x lumber for any angle cut.
Aug 28, 2026 5:40 PM
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AquaMeat9126Aug 28, 2026 5:40 PM
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Quote from heyskitch :
For sure, it shouldn't be your main saw. That said, if you already have a main saw, it's pretty great for sheet work I have used it for. Small, light, and portable obviously. I like to with me when I buy plywood, mdf, etc to fit cut and fit it in my car.
I am actually bummed when I have to get one of my M18 circ saws, the M12 is so much lighter and easier to use.

True, shouldn't be your main saw, but works for most things, haven't had to take out the bigger saws in awhile

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