Home Depot’s PRO Black Friday 2018 sales are now live.
Here’s my rundown of all the deals I saw in-store (plus 2 online deals I added in later), and here’s a link to “online-only” deals. I say “online only” because some do look to be online-only, while others are available in at least some stores as well.
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Below, are the 5 deals I’d consider either the best values, or of the most reader interest.
Dewalt Cordless Power Tool Combo Kit
There’s online-only Dewalt 20V Max and FlexVolt combo kit bundle, featuring all-brushless tools, and Dewalt’s latest and greatest of each.
- DCD996 heavy duty hammer drill
- DCF887 3-speed impact driver
- DCS375 FlexVolt 7-1/4″ circular saw
- DCS388 FlexVolt reciprocating saw
- (2) FlexVolt 6.0Ah batteries
- Charger
- Carrying bag
Price: $599
Buy Now(DCK499T2)
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There is also a new 4-tool bundle, featuring a a compact brushless hammer drill, a brushless circular saw, impact driver, angle grinder, and a ToughSystem rolling tool box.
- DCD796 compact brushless hammer drill
- DCF885 impact driver
- DCS570 brushless 7-1/4″ circular saw
- DCG412 angle grinder
- (2) 4.0Ah batteries
- Charger
- ToughSystem rolling tool box
Price: $399
Buy Now(DCKTS450M2)
Milwaukee M18 Vacuum + Starter Kit
The Milwaukee 0880-20P HEPA-rated M18 cordless 2 gallon wet/dry vac is bundled with a 5.0Ah battery and a charger, for $149. It’s a hot deal if you ask me.
I didn’t see them on display at the Home Depot I checked this morning, so I’ll order my online. Since a few readers asked about this vacuum recently, I’ll be posting about it again soon.
The vac is normally $99 by itself.
Price: $149
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Buy Now(via Home Depot)
Dewalt Miter Saw with Rolling Stand
I wrote about the Dewalt DWS779 12″ sliding miter saw recently, because it’s on sale for $349. With this new promo, you can buy the saw with a rolling stand, for $399. The rolling stand is normally $249, and is currently on sale for $199 (also at Amazon).
With the saw on sale for $349, and the stand on sale for $199, that means you get a $548 combo for $399.
Price: $399
Buy Now(DWS779 with rolling stand combo)
Gorilla Slim Pro Work Platform
Lots of readers were excited about last year’s Gorilla Ladders promo, and quite a few mentioned interest in this year’s. The 51″ x 12″ platform, with 375 lbs load rating, GLWP-51P, is on sale for $30.
Sale Price: $30
Ridgid Air Compressor
Ridgid’s OF60150HB 6-gallon air compressor is on sale for $99. It seems like a good deal, and I know that a few people are looking for a new small compressor. There are no shortage of Stanley Black & Decker $99 compressor deals, so here’s one from a different brand.
Price: $99
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If you’re looking for more than just a 6-gallon pancake-style compressor, this Dewalt promo kit looks like a good one, with what looks to be a DWFP55126 compressor ($160 via Amazon) and Precision Point brad nailer ($100 via Amazon), plus an air hose with quick-connect fittings.
Price: $179
Buy Now(via Home Depot)
Doug in Post Falls
I really, really want that miter saw with stand deal. I put it in my cart, I’ll probably him and haw way until it’s too late.
Stuart
Sleep on it. If you end up missing out because it goes out of stock online and in all the stores in your area (which is somewhat unlikely), there might be other compelling deals in the next couple of weeks.
Nate 818
I thought the $25 extension cord was the best deal.
Tim
Thanks for the post. I’m bouncing back and forth between the Dewalt get 2 tools free deal thats running now and the 4 tools with box (DCK499T2)one posted above. I don’t really need the tough box but the angle grinder and circular saw were going to be the bundle I’d get on the bogo…. Any idea (other than size and brushless) on how the DCS570 and DCS391B compare?
Stuart
The DCS391 is a good 6-1/2″ saw.
The DCS570 is a great brushless 7-1/4″ saw.
One has a left-facing blade, the other right-facing. If you’ll be using it a lot and need extra capacity, DCS570. If you’ll use it sometimes and a smaller blade is perfectly okay, DCS391.
Tim
Thanks!
Cr8on
I use the DCS391 nearly daily for 2 years. I’ve built a house, an addition, multiple decks and several remodels with it and rarely pulled out my wormdrive. Highly recommend either a DeWalt precision or Diablo blade with it as almost every other blade I’ve used seemed too thick of kerf and lowered runtime.
Tim
Thats good to know. Im probably going to go that direction and save some money.
Travis
I could not agree more. That DCS391 is awesome but it is all about the blade. She runs like a champ with that DeWalt Precision blade.
jason gloekler
Why do you consider the 4 tool kit at $399 better value over the 7-8 tool kit with same box for $499?
Stuart
Common denominators:
Impact driver
(1) 4.0Ah battery
Angle grinder
Charger
ToughSystem tool box
8-tool kit additional tools:
Basic drill
LED worklight
Standard combo kit version circular saw
Standard combo kit version reciprocating saw
(2) 2.0Ah batteries
Brushless oscillating multi-tool
Impact wrench
4-tool kit additional tools:
(1) 4.0Ah battery
Compact brushless hammer drill
Brushless circular saw
$100 in your wallet
I’d also consider the $399 (currently $379) brushless combo discussed here:
https://14cyiuhvcgv.com/best-dewalt-20v-cordless-power-tool-combo-kit-right-now/%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E
There’s also the Home Depot tiered free bonus tool deals, here:
https://14cyiuhvcgv.com/home-depot-free-bonus-cordless-power-tools-sales-event-holiday-2018/%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E
Do you want the rolling tool box? Then stick with the first two bundle deals. If you don’t care, it opens up to other options.
To simplify things, think about whether the choice of drill is important to you. Do you want a basic drill? Compact brushless drill? Premium heavy duty brushless? What tools do you want or need? That’s why I brought up the freebie bonus tool offers.
If it just comes down to the two ToughSystem bundles, the 8-tool is the better value, but I see more appeal in the 4-tool combo that has more brushless tools.
You can always add bare tools or compact batteries later. But if you have a drill and a circular saw you want to upgrade, you’d be left with duplicates you might not be able to use.
The 4-tool isn’t perfect either. I’d rather use a 3-speed or 4-speed/mode brushless impact driver than a single speed brushed model, so that tends to color my perspective. So for me, I’d look for a bundle deal that came with a compact brushless drill, and a multi-speed brushless impact. I like premium and brushless circular saws, but for how often I use one, I’d be fine with a brushed motor saw, even a standard combo kit version which has a lesser saw shoe.
Adam
Brushless isn’t the end-all, be-all, but I’d much rather go that route myself. The only tool that is brushless in that 8-tool kit, is the multi-tool, and I’m sure if they had a non-brushless model that would have been in it’s place. While you do get 3 batteries, they have much less potential for tool usage. I would avoid using compact batteries (two of them included) in either saw or the grinder.
It isn’t a bad starter kit, as it does cover all the bases, but if you use any of the tools regularly, you will probably prefer an upgraded model.
The brushless kit has FlexVolt batteries that will give any Dewalt tool its full potential, and will work in ANY future Dewalt tool you might be looking at.
Stuart
I took it to mean the ToughSystem combo above, or this one, another Holiday 2018 bundle.
Jason
You are correct. And what a response. Thank you.
KeithInKC
I picked up the dewalt compressor and brad nailed combo last year. Pretty good setup. I actually like the dewalt over my hitachi nailer. Compressor fills quickly and is far quieter than the old Campbell hausfield i replaces.
pwrick
Is there any difference in quality/durability/longevity between the pancake compressors on sale currently? I’m tempted by the Porter Cable with 16 ga nailer, 18 ga nailer, and stapler combo for $199. Will the Dewalt and/or Ridgid compressors be more reliable/durable?
Stuart
I don’t recall hearing any complaints about any of the models. They’re pretty popular, and the online reviews don’t seem to hold a good answer to your question either.
Rick
Thank you!
teicher
In the market for a 6 gal pancake myself, what stood out to me with the Ridgid was the quarter turn ball release valve and the locking pressure knob. It also looks like it’s easier to wrap the electrical cord around the unit for storage and its rated at 80dBA instead of 82dBA. Spec sheet says the PC tank is made of cast iron, the ridgid is steel.
Personally, I’m going for the Ridgid.
Joe
Those type of pancakes are all about the same, they are DIY grade…Rolair is a pro brand pancake. ..big difference.
…..they are loud…… DeWalt precision point nailers are some of the best. Grex are superior. Hitachi makes excellent nailers…PC ,Bostich are not good.
Blythe
Just a reminder for anyone in the Midwest- Menards has their 11% sale right now which means that anything you buy in store will be eligible for a matching discount.
This pushed me over the edge to get the m18 vacuum deal yesterday (which will be $133 plus tax) and I’m so glad I did. I replaced the floor in a small bathroom for a customer later in the day – it’s small physical size plus no cord to get tangled in was perfect for the situation
Blythe
I should have been a little more clear- anything you buy from Home Depot, including these deals, will be eligible for 11% off the sale price as a rebate
Daddyrab
Stuart
Is the Husky
46 in. W x 24.5 in. D 9-Drawer Mobile Workbench with Solid Wood Top in Black still on at Home Depot for $199 for Black Friday?
Stuart
I unfortunately have no way of knowing just yet.
Greg
I took advantage of the lowes dewalt dws779 sale last night off their website, the non-rolling stand appeared in my shopping cart listed as a free gift. I went back and forth several times on the website, I didn’t see that listed anywhere but each time it would appear in the shopping cart.
Stuart
Secret deal? Black Friday or Cyber Monday deal that was accidentally activated early?
Greg
I don’t know, but I certainly am not complaining!
Isaiah
Stuart, just brought house. I need help with picking a power set. What are your recommendations?
Stuart
What’s your budget?
What do you already have?
Do you care about the brand?
Will you be buying any cordless lawn & garden tools that you’d want to work with the same system of batteries and chargers?
If you have a $400 budget, I think Makita’s deals are very appealing this year.
https://14cyiuhvcgv.com/makita-newest-promo-brushless-cordless-power-tool-combo-kit-xt333x1-h2018/%3C/a%3E%3Cbr /> https://14cyiuhvcgv.com/black-friday-2018-tool-deal-makita-xt506s-18v-cordless-power-tool-combo-kit/%3C/a%3E%3Cbr /> https://14cyiuhvcgv.com/hot-deal-makita-pre-black-friday-2018-cordless-power-tool-combo-kit/%3C/a%3E%3Cbr /> https://14cyiuhvcgv.com/home-depot-pro-black-friday-2018-tool-deals/#makita%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E
There are also larger kits available from Dewalt and Milwaukee that can handle more unforeseen tool needs. But you might also be putting money into tools you won’t need.
https://14cyiuhvcgv.com/home-depot-pro-black-friday-2018-tool-deals/#dewalt%3C/a%3E%3Cbr /> https://14cyiuhvcgv.com/5-best-home-depot-pro-black-friday-2018-tool-deals/%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E
https://14cyiuhvcgv.com/milwaukee-m18-cordless-power-tool-packout-special-bundle-deals-holiday-2018/%3C/a%3E%3Cbr /> https://14cyiuhvcgv.com/tool-deals-for-101818/%3C/a%3E (scroll down to where we talk about the Milwaukee 9-tool combo)
Chris
Stuart…do you think there will be a better deal this holiday season on a 5+ piece Milwaukee M18 Fuel combo than this HD deal? https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-M18-FUEL-18-Volt-Lithium-Ion-Brushless-Cordless-Combo-Kit-6-Tool-with-2-5-0-Ah-Batteries-1-Charger-2-Tool-Bags-2896-26/206397110
I’m pretty set on jumping into the M18 fuel line and although this kit looks to have some of the older Gen M18 Fuel tools it does have the leftie circular saw I was looking for. I’m also looking to get the M18 Fuel 10″ Miter Saw and Jigsaw. What are your thoughts? Should I hold off for a better deal? or maybe a combo kit with the newer Gen M18 Fuel tools?
Thanks!
Stuart
It’s really hard to say. Usually, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and other deals of the day focus on high value and high bang for the buck deals.
https://14cyiuhvcgv.com/tag/holiday-2017/%3C/a%3E%3Cbr /> https://14cyiuhvcgv.com/tag/black-friday-2017/%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E
While I would say that if I were spending $600 on a combo kit, I’d try to find a combo or deal that featured the newer models. But that being said, I can’t find a better deal than the combo kit you linked to.
M18 Fuel tools are rarely heavily discounted.
Another option would be to look for a combo kit, or kits that fit your needs, and see what kinds of Black Friday or Cyber Monday dollar-off or percent-off deals might apply.