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Snapshot: October 4, 2026 — deals move fast, so check the source before you buy.
Milwaukee Tool Days at Bliffert Lumber
Two-day event at Waukesha, Portage, and Milwaukee locations with special Milwaukee Tool pricing, live demos, on-site Milwaukee reps, giveaways, and food trucks.
Bliffert Lumber / Do it BestMilwaukee 44-Piece 1/4-Inch Drive Hex Mini Bit Ratchet Set
Packout-compatible 44-piece set with 90-tooth flex-head ratchet (4-degree arc swing), driving bits, sockets, and bit extender — $90 at Acme Tools.
SlashGearAmazon's Prime Big Deal Days Runs Oct. 6–7 — Early Tool Deals Already Live
Outdoor tool deals already live ahead of the event: Ego 56V 615 CFM leaf blower dropped to $179 (from $219.99), DeWalt 20V Max pruning chainsaw discounted, Greenworks cordless mowers and trimmers marked down.
USA TodayCraftsman V20 2-Tool Combo Kit — $79 at Lowe's (Was $169)
Drill/driver (1,700 RPM) plus impact driver (1,800 in-lbs.) with one 2Ah battery and charger; $70 less than Ace Hardware's price.
DealNewsMilwaukee M18 18-Volt 8-Tool Combo Kit — $649 (50% Off) at Home Depot
Eight cordless tools with two batteries and a charger for $649, down from $1,298 — a full shop lineup in one buy with free shipping.
DealNewsHot Tool Deals of the Week — October 2026
Weekly roundup: Milwaukee M18 combo kit at half off, Craftsman Overdrive mechanics set under $80, Kobalt nailers, Ryobi and DeWalt bundles, Harbor Freight coupons, and the Parking Lot Sale running through Oct 11.
Tools Now (YouTube)Home Depot Tool Deals of the Day (10/2/26)
Online-only deals of the day with a large assortment of Milwaukee and DeWalt offers, including a Milwaukee breaker bar and electrical testers plus DeWalt 20V Max and FlexVolt 60V Max outdoor tools timed for fall lawn care season.
ToolGuydMilwaukee M18 REDLITHIUM HIGH OUTPUT XC5 Battery — Hands-On
Hands-on test of the updated M18 pack: still 5.0Ah but claimed 50% more power than the outgoing 5.0Ah, matching the HIGH OUTPUT 6.0Ah's output while 25% smaller and 30% lighter.
Building ConnectionDeWalt Oscillating Multi-Tool Kit 45% Off on Amazon
The DeWalt Oscillating Multi-Tool Kit on sale for $99, 45% off its normal $179 price. The corded 3-amp kit includes three blades, a sanding pad, 15 sheets of sandpaper, and a kit bag.
Autoblog9 Ryobi Tools With Deep Discounts in October 2026
Nine discounted Ryobi tools for fall cleanup, including the 40V HP Whisper Series Blower Kit at $279 (20% off), the 18V One+ 1/2-Inch Impact Wrench at $79 (43% off), and the 18V One+ HP stick vacuum at $179 (40% off).
House DigestMilwaukee M18 Impact Wrench Deal: Free $189 XC5.0 Battery
Acme Tools is throwing in a free Milwaukee M18 REDLITHIUM XC5.0 Resistant Battery ($189 value) with select M18 FUEL impact wrench bare tools, including the 2967-20 high-torque model. Limit 4 per order; deal runs through November 1, 2026.
731 WoodworksUp to 53% Off CRAFTSMAN Tools at Acme Tools
Up to 53% off select CRAFTSMAN tools online and in store. The sale runs through October 31, 2026, covering garage and shop staples for budget-minded builders.
731 WoodworksLowe's Is Giving Away Free Craftsman Power Tools
Buy the Craftsman V20 Advanced 3Ah Battery Starter Kit for $129 at Lowe's and choose one of 11 free cordless tools, including a $199 brushless impact wrench, 7-1/4-inch circular saw, reciprocating saw, hedge trimmer, and more.
Bob VilaLowe's Launched a New Kobalt Bit Ratchet Multi-Tool
A $15 Kobalt kit that bundles a 1/4-inch hex bit ratchet with 10 screwdriver bits and a built-in pry bar in an EDC-friendly keychain-sized case for pulling nails, opening paint cans, and cutting packaging tape.
ToolGuydUp to 40% Off Milwaukee, RIDGID, DEWALT Kits
Home Depot's one-day online-only sale took up to 40% off select Milwaukee, RIDGID, and DeWalt power tool combo kits and accessories — a chance to expand your cordless platform or add shop essentials for less.
731 WoodworksAce Hardware Announces Ace Rewards Days on Oct. 6–7
DeWalt: buy a select power tool and get a select 3.5Ah Battery Kit free ($229 value), plus a Trimmer & Blower combo kit at $199; Milwaukee up to $250 off select tools; Craftsman V20 Brushless RP 2-tool combo kit $149; Bosch and Dremel up to 46% off.
Ace Hardware press releaseMilwaukee's M12 Crown Stapler Is Now Under $100 on Amazon
The $138 cordless M12 Crown Stapler dropped to $99 (tool only) ahead of Prime Big Deal Days; over 500 bought in the past month.
Men's JournalMilwaukee Tool Joins Alliance for America's Skilled Trades
Milwaukee joined the national alliance to strengthen the skilled-trades workforce; total U.S. workforce-development investment from 2010 through planned 2030 is expected to exceed $200 million.
Mann ReportAmazon Clearing Out Power Tools Ahead of Prime Big Deal Days — Up to 49% Off
Early clearance ahead of the Oct 6–7 event: Craftsman V20 MAX drill + impact driver set for $99 (was $169); deals from DeWalt, Milwaukee, Metabo HPT, and SKIL starting at $22.99.
Bob VilaPHCC and Milwaukee Tool Expand Partnership
Milwaukee Tool elevated to PHCC Strategic Partner status with a major workforce-development investment, including exclusive sponsorship of the PHCC Educational Foundation's Workforce Advocacy Video Initiative.
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