Home Depot’s PRO Black Friday 2018 tool deals event starts Monday, 11/12/2018. While the sale pricing has not yet been revealed for many of the items, at least we now know what most of the deal items will be.
I’ll update the post as early as I can on Monday.
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Please note that the sale pricing won’t kick in before 11/12/2018! Some of the deals are already live, and I’ve speculated where reasonable predictions can be made based on historical sales events of this nature.
Update (11/12/18): Prices are in, and sales are live!!
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Also, there might be additional deals that our store didn’t put out on the sales floor yet. I’ll add them to the post as soon as I learn about them. If you find a deal that’s not mentioned here, please let us know in a comment or email!
There are some other deals shown online, here.
Table of Contents
The deals are sorted according to brand. OR, scroll down to see all of the deals.
Milwaukee Deals
Dewalt Deals
Ridgid Deals
Bosch Deals
Klein Deals
Makita Deals
Diablo Deals
Everything Else
See Also: Check out these Pre-Black Friday Home Depot “Special Buys”
Milwaukee PRO Black Friday 2018 Tool Deals
There’s a great deal on the Milwaukee M18 0880-2oP cordless HEPA-rated wet/dry vacuum. It comes with the vac plus an M18 5.0Ah XC battery and a charger.
The starter kit retails for $139, but will soon be a $99 special. Still, that’s a $99 cordless vac plus a $99 on-sale 5Ah battery and charger starter kit.
Sale Price: $149
Acme Tools and Tool Nut have the same deal, and it’s already live. Home Depot’s deal is available in-store, but not online yet. This is going to be a HOT deal, given its value.
Also, this is the updated vac – more on that in a separate post.
Buy Now(via Acme Tools)
Buy Now(via Tool Nut)
See Also(Bare tool via Home Depot)
They have the 3pc Milwaukee Packout tool box stack, with small tool box, large tool box, and rolling tool box, for $199.
This deal is already live at Acme Tools, and in-store at Home Depot. These are the most Packout tool boxes I have ever seen at Home Depot, as they typically sell out extremely fast.
Price: $199 for the combo
Buy Now(via Acme Tools)
Buy Now(via Home Depot) – it’s at regular pricing (for the time being)
Home Depot also has a PRO Black Friday special on the new Milwaukee slim Packout organizers.
Price: $20 for the small organizer, $30 for the large
Buy Now(via Home Depot) – slim organizers are on sale now
Buy Now(via Acme Tools) – Deals are live now (and on additional Packout products)
See Also: Milwaukee Packout Tool Box Deals
Milwaukee’s M18 5.0Ah XC battery pack and charger starter set is displayed in the holiday tool deals section, alongside cordless power tool battery 2-packs that typically sell for $99. So, we strongly suspect that this battery and charger duo will also retail for that price.
That would be a great price on a 5Ah battery pack and charger combo, and I’d expect it to sell particularly well.
In this same Pro Black Friday 2018 display, there are bare tools, mainly Milwaukee M18 saws.
Will the starter set drop to its Black Friday price? OR will there be some kind of “buy this, get that” promo? We really won’t know until Monday.
Update: Sale Price is $99
Buy Now(via Home Depot)
There was an additional display of other Milwaukee M18 cordless power tools.
Sale price: $79 (your choice)
The Milwaukee 0882-20 compact cordless cordless vacuum is on sale for $79.
Buy Now(via Home Depot)
Compare(via Acme Tools)
There’s a 15pc Milwaukee Shockwave impact-rated drill bit set. Check back on or after 11/12/2018 to see the Pro Black Friday 2018 deal pricing.
Depending on the price, you might want to look at the 23pc set more closely.
Sale Price: $15
Buy Now(via Home Depot)
See Also: Milwaukee Shockwave 23pc drill bit set
There’s a new Milwaukee Shockwave 50pc impact duty screwdriver bit set on sale this year. Or at least I believe it’s new – its model number (48-32-4024) isn’t showing up in any of my records.
It’s a 50pc set with a few drill bits, screwdriver insert bits, screwdriver power bits, nut drivers, and even a socket adapter. In other words, it’s a little of everything – a Milwaukee Shockwave sampler kit if you will.
Sale Price: $15
Buy Now(via Home Depot)
Buy an Empire 48″ I-beam level, get a free 24″ level. This deal seems to be online-only, since I didn’t see it at either of 2 stores Monday morning.
Buy Now(via Home Depot)
Dewalt PRO Black Friday 2018 Tool Deals
This Dewalt tape measure promo pack comes with a 25′ tape measure, and a 16′ tape.
Regular Price: $25
Buy Now(via Home Depot)
The Dewalt DWS779 is already on sale at several retailers, for $349.
At the moment, it’s $449 at Home Depot, and it will either drop to $349 (we’re guessing), or there will be a special buy on the saw and rolling miter saw combo.
Regular Price: $449
Update: Sale Price is $349
Update: Combo Price is $399
Buy Now(DWS779 via Home Depot
Compare(via Amazon)
Buy Now(DWS779 with rolling stand combo)
A stack of Dewalt’s rolling miter saw stands are positioned right next to the DWS779 miter saws. Coincidence or combo deal?
Regular Price: $249
Regular Price (combo): $598
Update: Combo Price is $399
Buy Now(DWX726 rolling stand via Home Depot)
Buy Now(DWS779 and DWX726 Combo)
This battery 4-pack is now on sale for $159. Deal discussion here.
Buy Now(via Home Depot)
There are some Dewalt 20V Max cordless power tool and ToughSystem rolling tool box combos.
The DCKTS253D1 bundle comes with combo kit versions of Dewalt’s cordless circular saw and reciprocating saw, a charger, 2.0Ah battery pack, and large ToughSystem tool box.
The DCKTS882D2M1 bundle comes with a “holiday season special buy” drill/driver, combo kit circular and reciprocating saws, a cut-off tool, impact driver, LED flashlight, brushless oscillating multi-tool, impact wrench, (2) 2.0Ah batteries, a 4.0Ah battery, charger, and rolling tool box. Seems like a very good buy – 8 tools + 3 batteries, and the large tool box.
PriceL $199 for the saws bundle, $499 for the 8-tool bundle
Buy Now(Saws bundle)
Buy Now(8-tool cordless power tool combo kit bundle)
If you ask me, Dewalt’s Father’s Day bundle was a better buy, although this combo does give you a lot of bang for the buck.
There’s a special Dewalt air compressor bundle buy, DW1KIT18PP, which comes with a Dewalt air compressor, Precision Point nailer, and air hose (DWFP1450).
Sale Price: $179
Buy Now(via Home Depot)
Compare(DWFP55126 Compressor via Amazon)
Compare(DWFP12233 Nailer via Amazon)
You can buy the special buy Dewalt brushless hammer drill kit, with charger and 3.0Ah compact battery for $119, OR you can buy a charger and 3.0Ah compact battery for the same price.
This kit was $99 last Father’s Day, and so I’d expect that $119 Home Depot could do the same for this Pro Black Friday 2018 sales event.
Buy Now(via Home Depot)
Buy Now(via Acme Tools)
Compare(via Amazon)
The pricing doesn’t make sense. $119 for the battery and charger starter kit, or $119 for a complete hammer drill kit that gives you more for the money?
Looking at Amazon, the DCB230C starter set is $80 via Amazon directly, and even a little lower via 3rd party sellers. I’d say that Home Depot will likely match that price. $80 for the battery and charger set and $119 for the hammer drill combo kit (or maybe even a little lower) makes more sense.
Buy Now(Starter kit via Home Depot)
Compare(via Amazon)
There’s a Dewalt MaxFit 110pc screwdriver bit set, priced at $20.
Ridgid PRO Black Friday 2018 Tool Deals
Similar to last year, there’s a Ridgid 6 gallon air compressor, OF60150HB. Last year’s sale price on the OF60150HA was $99. (It’s unclear as to what might have been changed compared to last year’s model.)
Quick Specs:
- 150 PSI
- 2.6 SCFM at 90 PSI
- 6 gallon air tank
- Oil-Free
- 2 universal quick couplers accept 1/4″ automotive and industrial fittings
Regular Price: $129
Sale Price: $99
There’s a Ridgid special value air nailer bundle, featuring a 23 gauge 1-3/8″ headless pin nailer with a free 18 gauge brad nailer.
Price: $119
There’s a Ridgid JobMax 4A corded oscillating multi-tool kit on sale. I kept reading the display as “free tool head,” but couldn’t find them. Whoops, you get the “tool-free head,” and not a free tool head. Still, $79 is a good price for an oscillating multi-tool that can be converted into a new tool when attached to a different JobMax tool attachment.
Price: $79
The Ridgid R4513 portable table saw with roller stand is a regular holiday season special at Home Depot.
It’s been on sale for as low as $299 at past Black Friday tool sales.
Regular Price: $369
Sale Price: $299
Last year, Home Depot’s Pro Black Friday tool sale featured the Ridgid R4021 tile saw. This year, the R4021S1 tile saw with stand and free 2nd blade set is on sale.
Update: Sale Price is $159
Compare(Tile saw without stand)
Compare(Tile saw with stand)
The Ridgid WD1851 16 gallon 6.5HP Peak wet/dry vacuum with cart is on sale again this year. It was on sale for $99 last year.
Regular Price: $159
Sale Price: $99
They also had a 2-pack of Ridgid vacuum filters. It might on special, or it could be a “since you’re buying a new vac…” accessory placed next to the on-sale vac for convenience purposes.
Bosch PRO Black Friday 2018 Tool Deals
They have a Bosch 6pc Daredevil spade drill bit set, for $10. I’m hoping that the price drops down a little, since this isn’t as good a deal as last year’s.
The stores in my area have huge quantities – from 65 to 180 in stock. If they can get the price-per-bit as low as last year’s deal, I’d be in for a couple of these sets. They’re great bits, and I use them in projects and for testing drills and drivers.
Regular Price: $10
Sale Price: $5 (Now that’s better!!)
Buy Now
Compare(via Acme Tools)
The Bosch GCL 2-160S 65′ cross-line laser level with plumb points will be on sale, for a yet to be disclosed price.
Sale Price: $139
See Also(via Home Depot)
Buy Now(via Tool Nut)
Klein PRO Black Friday 2018 Tool Deals
There are two new exclusive Klein electrical tool deals.
First, there’s a multi-bit screwdriver set. It features an 11-in-1 screwdriver, 4-in-1 electronics multi-bit screwdriver, and a 6.5 x 8.25 inch zippered tool bag.
It’s a good price for what you get.
Price: $20
Buy Now
Compare(32500 screwdriver via Amazon)
Compare(32581 screwdriver via Amazon)
There’s also a Klein 3pc tool set, with wire strippers (8-16 AWG solid, 10-18 AWG stranded), 9″ high-leverage pliers, and a non-contact voltage detector.
This a great buy, even if you could only use 2 out of the 3 tools.
Price: $35
Buy Now
Compare(11054 wire strippers via Amazon)
Compare(D2139NE 9″ high-leverage pliers, via Amazon)
Compare(NCVT-1 voltage detector via Amazon)
Makita PRO Black Friday 2018 Tool Deals
This Makita 18V cordless power tool combo kit, XT612M, is another new model, new for the 2018 holiday shopping season.
- XPH12Z brushless hammer drill (530 in-lbx max torque)
- XDT13Z brushless impact driver (1500 in-lbs max torque)
- XRJ05Z brushless reciprocating saw
- XSH03Z brushless circular saw (6-1/2″)
- XAG04Z brushless cut-off tool/angle grinder
- DML185 Xenon flashlight
- (2) 4.0Ah batteries with fuel gauge
- Rapid charger
- Tool bag
Amazon’s listing (and Makita USA) shows that the angle grinder comes with a grinding wheel guard AND a cut-off wheel guard. That’s all too rare these days, and makes me feel all warm and fuzzy towards Makita. The Home Depot promo box doesn’t show it on the front, but I’m hopeful that it’s included as advertised online.
Regular Price: $599
Sale Price: $499
Check Now(via Home Depot) – there’s no listing as of the time of this posting
Compare(via Tool Nut)
Compare(via Amazon)
Diablo Pro Black Friday 2018 Deals
This year’s Diablo hole saw set is different from last year’s. It’s a 10pc set with 5 hole saw sizes ranging from 3/4″ to 2″, and with the 2 largest sizes having carbide teeth.
The 10pc set is priced at $50. Last year’s 9pc set was $40. In addition to one extra carbide-toothed hole saw, this year’s set has an extra pilot bit.
There’s a great Diablo “trial offer” where you get (2) 24-tooth 6-1/2″ blades for the price of 1.
Online, there’s a separate offer where you can get (2) 60T 7-1/4″ blades for the price of 1.
See Also(fine finish blades)
Also by Diablo, there’s a 6pc reciprocating saw blade set, with case, 2 bonus Carbide blades, which they say is a $13 value.
Regular Price: $15
Compare(Similar 6pc set via Amazon)
Other Deals
Bernzomatic torches return again for this year’s sale.
Sale Price: $45
The Gorilla Ladders slim PRO folding work platform is $30. This one’s different from last year’s deal. This model is advertised as having a 51″ x 12″ platform size and 375 lb weight capacity.
Sale Price: $30
The Werner NXT1A08 8-foot fiberglass stepladder is currently priced at $156.
The Porter Cable FR350B was on display as well.
Regular Price: $199
This model was on sale for $129 during last year’s Black Friday sale at Home Depot.
Buy Now(via Home Depot)
Compare(via Amazon)
There were several new Husky 4.5 gallon “silent” air compressors.
Regular Price: $199
Husky plastic sawhorses: (2) for $20.
Husky 50′ 12-gauge indoor/outdoor contractor extension cords, with triple outlet, is $25.
Gorilla Grip gloves are $15 for 20 pairs, in large.
Exclusive 3-foot LED shoplight: $TBD
3M indoor safety glasses 4-pack: $10
High-visibility personal safety vest: $10
B-Air VP-25 high velocity fan.
Regular Price: $99
Husky 3/8″ x 50′ hybrid air hose.
Regular Price: $26
Rayovac AA and AAA 40-pack alkaline batteries.
Nashua heavy duty duct tape 2-pack: $10
(Is this the regular price?)
Niteize S-biner pack or twist tie combo: $6 each
Home Depot 19″ plastic tool box: $9
Which of these deals are you going to be taking advantage of?
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MT_Noob says
Nov 10, 2018 at 10:18 pmGreat overview. Thanks. I didn’t notice the duct tape at my store. They had a 2 pack of 3M duct tape for for 7.97$. I’m not sure how that holds up to the Nashua heavy duty tape.
I picked up a couple rolls since I’m running low, and I also thought I should keep one in the tool box for the car.
This leads me to question. Is it ok to store duct tape in a tool box in a car in the winter time? Will all the freezing and thawing of a Michigan winter affect the tape?
I’m guessing it should be alright, but I’ve never thought about it before.
Chris says
Nov 10, 2018 at 11:36 pmTemperature wouldn’t have any effect
satch says
Nov 10, 2018 at 10:33 pmI hope we actually get the PackOut containers in-store. We never seem to get them in stock in our local store. Definitely going for the AAA and AA batteries.
A number of other items look great too. I grabbed the aluminium platform deal last year and I will tell you if you have thought about, do it. I use mine all the time for everything around the gaff. Handy beyond description.
Travis says
Nov 11, 2018 at 8:18 amAgree on that Gorilla work platform. I picked up one last year and have used it non stop. I will be sure to grab two more this year. Fantastic for painting and even great to use when working on heavy equipment. Keeps tools and parts at a nice level. Also used it a bunch for electrical work.
Matthew says
Nov 11, 2018 at 11:51 amMy local HD had 60 packs of the HDX batteries. If you’re not brand specific that’s a good deal.
Toolfreak says
Nov 11, 2018 at 1:20 amI don’t shop HD on Black Friday since they are so consumer-hostile about the whole thing. This year they even sent out preemptive cease-and-desist letters warning blogs and reviewers and sites not to post about their products or deals until they are publicly released.
I guess Toolguyd gets a pass since there is an agreement with HD to review/market tools, or maybe they actually can’t do much about someone posting images anyone could have taken with their cel phone, but I still think the way they do business is pretty stupid, threatening the people that are basically giving them free advertising.
About all I do is pick up any after-holiday bargains when they’re at insanely low prices.
stotea says
Nov 11, 2018 at 8:31 amHD does that every year.
Toolfreak says
Nov 11, 2018 at 11:30 pmThis is the first year they’ve sent threats out before anyone even did a single thing.
Stuart says
Nov 11, 2018 at 8:32 amThankfully, I’ve never heard from Home Depot about our Black Friday or PRO Black Friday coverage.
My local Home Depot had their PRO Black Friday 2018 displays out in the open. It’s not like the displays were wrapped in black plastic as some doorbusters typically are just before Black Friday.
There’s no “pass” for us, or special treatment of any kind.
Mattd says
Nov 11, 2018 at 10:38 amLast year or the year before I remember u posting their add and then having to take it down.
Stuart says
Nov 11, 2018 at 12:17 pmThat was done pre-emptively as soon as someone mentioned that deals sites were getting C&Ds for posting advanced copies of the sales flyer.
jayne says
Nov 11, 2018 at 2:01 amA nice selection of tools and junk. This a great time to get tools. I may get the duct tape. Thank you
Aaron says
Nov 11, 2018 at 3:51 amHD won’t match internet pricing from Amazon. I bought a 20v max dewalt sawzall bare tool at full price $129 then a week later saw it on amazon for $78 and HD.com for $99. They would only price match their online store and I got $30 back. Still glad to get the savings. The in store price was still $129.
stotea says
Nov 11, 2018 at 8:33 amWas it actually SOLD BY Amazon, though? That’s usually a requirement for any store price matching Amazon. Regardless, I’ve had issues with HD price matching even Lowes, Menards, and Fleet Farm prices. They just really don’t want to do it sometimes.
TZi says
Nov 11, 2018 at 7:13 amMight drop by and pick up the new Dewalt MaxFit 110pc screwdriver bit set sometime. Already have quite a lot of unused bits from buying bit sets for the cases, but that new case design looks interesting. Looks similar to the new cases that they also use for Craftsman, and seems like they may have finally made a case with the bits easier to put back in.
Paul Campbell says
Nov 11, 2018 at 8:19 amNo guards on a grinder? At most of the more “progressive” plants around here (chemical plants, mines, refineries, tire plants), you would be thrown out and your company banned from working there again if you tried to use a grinder without a guard. This is in North Carolina, the South, where we’re not exactly known for doing things safely mind you. In addition many of them don’t allow cutoff saw blades less than a certain diameter except the steel diamond ones.
The problem is every so often due to undetectable defects in the blade compounding a defect can happen which causes the saw blade to fly apart. Or if you accidentally or purposely try to grind (cut sideways) it breaks off pieces of the blade that eject from the tool. It is impossible for the blade manufacturer to detect it. In fact one of the things every guy I know does when using one is whenever you change the blade, hold the grinder away from you and spin it all the way up to the highest speed and watch to see if the blade wobbles or flies apart before use.
Getting a blade piece embedded in a leg or an arm is a common injury especially among steel workers. Had many friends get hit. It goes very deep so bleeding out is a risk never mind the time and cost and lost work involved. It doesn’t happen all the time but I’d say probably one out of every 10 times I’ve used mine especially if I use the blade down to the bitter end because I’m too lazy to change to a new one. But since I’d get us run off for not using it on many sites, I keep the stupid guard on and have never had an issue.
The reason you may not see guards is because that other than concrete saws which really can only be used one way, you use these tools at almost any angle and the guard gets in the way depending on how you are using it, so you have to rotate it around to cover yourself at almost every task. It takes time to unlock, rotate, and relock it which most guys aren’t willing to do so they take it off. That doesn’t mean it isn’t an important safety item when using one.
Every grinder I’ve ever had or bought came with a guard, whether of the 4/5″ variety or the 7/9/12″ sizes. It would be financially suicidal (class action territory) to sell one without a guard. So my suspicion isn’t that you’ve bought one that didn’t come with a guard but that the owner probably threw it away on day one.
Stuart says
Nov 11, 2018 at 8:39 amThat’s not what I meant.
Very many of the cordless cut-off tools and angle grinders come with a grinding wheel guard, and that’s it. Finding a cut-off wheel guard can require some deep searching online, trying to find an obscure part number that none of your favorite stores carry.
A cut-off wheel guard (type 1) is more enclosed than a grinding wheel guard (type 27) surrounding cut-off wheels on the bottom as well as the side. Grinding wheel guards are open on the bottom.
This is one of those things that really grabs my attention in a very positive way.
fred says
Nov 11, 2018 at 11:42 amThe Makita parts list for the tool does indeed show 2 different guards:
Part # 126687-1 and Part # 126686-3
It does not call out either one as being sold as options – so my take is that they are included.
MT_Noob says
Nov 12, 2018 at 3:15 pmI checked out the BL grinder that was tool only in the Makita section. It also had the dual gaurds. If they have any specials on that item as tool only I think I’ll grab one.
MT_Noob says
Dec 3, 2018 at 1:50 pmI ended up getting one of the combo kits and grinder did indeed come with both a guard for cut-off wheels and another guard for grinding. The only annoyance is that the cut-off wheel guard requires a screwdriver for adjustment and the grinding wheel guard had a no tool needed lever adjustment. But indeed it is great to have both of them supplied with the grinder.
Rich L Schoonover says
Nov 11, 2018 at 9:03 amBuy Metabo, best guard I’ve seen. It has a locking rotating guard,
Tom says
Nov 11, 2018 at 2:45 pm+1. Metabo still makes the best corded grinders out there in my opinion. The ones with the ball bearings to reduce vibration are amazing. Less white knuckle and longer wheel life on the abrasives you already use.
Doresoom says
Nov 11, 2018 at 10:26 amThat M18 5Ah battery and charger kit includes the Rapid Charger, which is typically more expensive than the standard charger too.
I also found this really good deal on 142 Shockwave bits for $30 when browsing the HD website earlier: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-SHOCKWAVE-IMPACT-DUTY-Driver-Bit-Set-142-Piece-48-32-4075/305227364
Not sure if that one’s online only or also in-store some places.
ktash says
Nov 11, 2018 at 10:55 amI bought those recently at my local hd, but still mulling over whether to return it. It has a lot of the 1″ bits and not much variety. Since the cases are modular, I can add some different things to it. I do like the shockwave bits in general.
Stuart says
Nov 11, 2018 at 11:52 amThis kit has a lot of Phillips #2 (20 insert bits), but also a bunch of convenient hex and Torx bits to have around.
I was recently picking up supplies for more drill testing, and couldn’t find any T25 power bits, or T30 bits of any kind. I didn’t want to have to rely on my ability to find enough bits at home (I’m still working on organizing everything), and so I had to choose different screws because the GRK ones I wanted needed the T30. I have T25 at home, but needed a couple (5+). I ordered bulk packs of T20 and T25 online, but it wouldn’t arrive in time for when I wanted testing to be completed by.
My store also didn’t have T15 Shockwave bits, and so I ended up going with Phillips Spax instead of GRK cabinet screws.
It seems like the set could come in handy.
Stuart says
Nov 11, 2018 at 11:44 amYep, I expect them to fly off the shelves. Right now it looks like it’s in-store only, since it’s marked as “express delivery,” which I believe ships from store inventories.
I don’t think I saw that Shockwave bit set in stores yet, but I have one in my living room thanks to Home Depot.
Diamond Dave says
Nov 11, 2018 at 11:25 amGreat job with the preview! I love to walk in to my local Home Depot this time of the year to browse through the Christmas Packouts! Wasn’t really impressed with last years selection but always end up purchasing a few items.
I like the Husky handtools generally however the last couple of years they have been featuring more of the HDX in these packouts and they are throw away handtools IMO. I am fairly full with handtools currently but your never know what catches your eye every year at this time.
Stuart says
Nov 11, 2018 at 11:56 amThanks! The post took a while, but I hope it’s helpful. Last year I missed out on a deal that sold out early. Hopefully this will give readers an advantage.
I’m probably going to buy the Milwaukee cordless vac, and maybe the Bernzomatic torch set.
I always stock up on drill bits and screwdriver bits, but I still have a lot from last year, and I haven’t seen a good Shockwave set yet, at least not one that’s focused on the 2″ bits I like using more.
Adam says
Nov 11, 2018 at 2:21 pmI like the 2” Shockwave bits as well. I tried to buy a bunch last time I was at HD, but the shelf was empty, and they couldn’t find the 27 packs the computer said they had.
Thom says
Nov 11, 2018 at 11:36 amThe husky saw horses are a good deal. I have 4 of them and the fold up nice for storage. The Gorilla ladders platform is also a handy thing to have around when painting or doing any ceiling work.
Ron says
Nov 11, 2018 at 11:48 amSeems like you can’t get the Milwaukee 2 ah battery on good deal
Bolt says
Nov 11, 2018 at 11:55 amI know it’s contrary to the business model but I would love it if one of those bit sets would come with just #2 Phillips , #2 square, and t25 bits.
Julian Tracy says
Nov 11, 2018 at 11:58 amThe work platforms from last year at $20 each were a great deal. They were so cheap I bought a couple and cut one down to be an 11″ tall model. Perfect for cutting in paint on ceilings. (I’m 6’4 tall)
Easy to do and the cut was just below the angled leg support, so no decrease in stability.
I may switch out my un-modified tall one for the higher weight rating $30 unit this year though.
Frank D says
Nov 11, 2018 at 1:00 pmThanks for the overview!
HD may have learned a lesson and finally started a bit early with their displays. Before everything remained under wraps till the day itself. I was in store the other day when I spotted the packout items still in shippinb boxes, and had a chat with the Milwaukee rep who was changing the MW display in store.
Sadly no regular size packout organizers, but did buy a shallow one.
Similar thing, no standalone boxes. Looked like only three box bundles were going to be sold.
Now if they would stop sending C&D letters, and let copies of their flyers get published early, they’d get a lot more positive attention and traffic.
Stuart says
Nov 11, 2018 at 1:06 pmAfter I was done with my post, I took a social media break and saw on Instagram that some stores’ displays are wrapped in plastic or covered in other ways.
mattd says
Nov 11, 2018 at 1:11 pmI am thinking about getting one of the work platforms to use as a scaffold type platform between 2 ladders as I have one of those multi position ladders that can be split and figure this would be cheaper than the official ones and more stable than a 2×12.
mattd says
Nov 11, 2018 at 1:18 pmThese displays have been out for maybe a day and already you can see people have just left random merchandise and trash on them. I don’t know how retail workers can put up with that nonsense. It also makes me wounder about the customers. If it was a contractor that did this you have to wounder how horrible they would mess up a job when they cannot figure out how to put something they don’t want to buy back where they got it. (you can see a can of what looks like paint on the small packout displays, a pack of screws on the duct tape and random other fittings on other ones)
Stuart says
Nov 11, 2018 at 1:48 pmThat kind of stuff happens all the time. I try to be diligent about putting things back where they belong, or at least giving them to a cashier or front-end associate to add to a “throwback” cart.
There was more “let me put this unwanted item wherever I want” junk than the photos show; I had moved them for photo purposes.
Bill says
Nov 11, 2018 at 1:32 pmHow do you feel about “open box” deals? I just purchased a 9ah Milwaukee battery from International Tool, and it was just such an item priced very attractively at $109 minus a $20 discount. International Tool states: “What is an OPEN BOX ITEM? This may have been a display item we’ve repackaged. Item may have a blemished box. These items come with the full manufacture warranty, same as new materials. All items are in working order.”
I feel confident I’m getting a good deal on a new item but I have never purchased an item like this before.
Adam says
Nov 11, 2018 at 1:40 pmIt probably came from a kit with a defective tool. Being listed as ‘open box’ rather than refurbished is what makes me think that. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a refurbished battery offered come to think of it
Joe says
Nov 11, 2018 at 1:37 pmNice list,great info…👍
Bolt says
Nov 11, 2018 at 4:56 pmThe husky extension cord looks like a great deal
satch says
Nov 11, 2018 at 7:30 pmStopped by HD this morning. Pro Black Friday items are in carboard boxes with 11-12-2018 on the sides. Imasked the clerkmabout the PackOut thin organisers and he didn’t even know what they were. Let alone know if they had them in stock. I asked because when you go to the link Stuart provided they show as ‘there may be a few left in your store’. I have no idea if they are in the pkain boxes with tomorrow’s date but I doubt it. We never get the great items at our store.
Also, looked at the PackOut multiple tool kits at $299, 399, & 499. This is the first full size PackOut containers I have seen at our store. No empties or assortments though. Two things for those who are looking at them. They are really large and bulky compared to the DeWalt Tough Cases. And somewhat heavier. I grabbed up a Tough Case loaded with two tools and compared it to the similar offfering from Milwaukee in the smallest PackOut box. The PO was thicker and a bit heavier. I tried carrying it like a suitcase and it was noticeable. Looks to be very well made and stout but try before you buy.
satch says
Nov 12, 2018 at 9:57 amSurprise. They had the thin PackOut organisers set out this morning. Both full and half footprint sizes. Picked up the full sized one.
They also had the three box PackOut set for 199. They had four on display. I suspect they will go pretty quickly. And my observation about the PackOut size and weight stands. Outstanding mouldings and lid fitment. But they are at the outside limit of dimensions and weigt for carrying around. Even the ‘small’ one. If you buy in, get the set and use them with the built in dolly wheels of the biggest box.
satch says
Nov 12, 2018 at 9:59 amBTW, the PackOut interlocking system of the boxes isnsecond to none in fitment and ease of use. Seriously, go to the Depot and try them out. Amazingly fast and convenient.
John says
Nov 12, 2018 at 11:14 amThe Bosch Daredevil 6 bit set was $4.97 at my HD this morning. Picked up a set.
My store’s online count for the Gorilla platform was 41, but in store they couldn’t be found anywhere. So I grabbed the closest matching one from Gorilla, slightly different specs but with the center carrying hole and they price matched it.
Bought the Diablo recip blade pack too, seems an ok deal. Gives me a chance to try out the carbide recip blades.
I do greatly appreciate your time in laying out all these items/prices and such!
Frank D says
Nov 12, 2018 at 7:57 pmWas just thinking baout the MW vacuum again … shame it is not part of the packout system.
Jason says
Nov 12, 2018 at 10:27 pmBought the daredevil bits and was very in-impressed. Drilled a couple holes with my Irwin’s and then them. They rip the heck out of whatever type wood you drill into. Drive same sized Irwin speedbor and it was a nice clean smooth hole.
John says
Nov 13, 2018 at 9:49 amI have to agree. They serve the purpose for only for fast rough in holes that contractors would need for electrical and plumbing as examples. Otherwise they just tear wood edges which doesn’t serve certain needs.
Uncle Ralph says
Nov 18, 2018 at 1:20 pmI stopped by Home Depot this morning to pick a few things and thought I would check out what else might be in the aisle for Black Friday. They had everything covered in black plastic so you couldn’t see what would be offered. Seems a little ridiculous, since their ad is already out. Do they usually include other sale items on the floor that aren’t in the ad? Seemed a little extreme to me.
Stuart says
Nov 18, 2018 at 1:41 pmSometimes there are a few surprised. I can think of several reasons why they’re covered. Some might want the lower pricing that’s not in effect yet, others might get upset if they buy an item at full price only to see the price drop later in the week. Or, some items might sell out before Black Friday, frustrating shoppers who make a special trip in-store.
Displays are set up a few days ahead of time because it takes time and effort to do so. Would you want to be roped into doing that on Thanksgiving?
Are there any reasons why they should be uncovered ahead of Black Friday?