Acme Tools Deals Worth a Look: Cordless Belt Sanders, a 12V Planer and More

Introduction

Acme Tools has a fresh round of promotions running right now, and alongside the tiered savings there is a batch of genuinely interesting new tools in stock. This roundup pulls out the highlights worth your attention: two new cordless belt sanders, a DeWalt PowerStack battery deal, a Makita self-propelled mower, Milwaukee’s surprisingly compact M12 PACKOUT floodlight and M12 planer, and a new commercial-grade backpack blower from EGO.

One thing that stands out about shopping at Acme Tools: their catalog overlaps with Lowe’s and Home Depot in different places, so you can find tools online that are never stocked in person at either big-box chain. That matters for niche items like DeWalt’s ToughSystem accessories, which usually have to be ordered anyway.

Milwaukee Buy More, Save More

The Milwaukee promotion runs in tiers: spend $350 or more and you get $50 off, $450 or more gets $100 off, and $550 or more gets $175 off. That top tier is a solid discount, and it covers 76 SKUs, including plenty of bare tools and much of the new M18 Fuel lineup, plus a wide range of impact wrenches and accessories like dust extractors and collection bags you can stack alongside your main purchase.

If you were already planning a Milwaukee purchase, the $550 tier is where the value clearly tips in your favor.

Cordless Belt Sanders: Milwaukee vs DeWalt

Both brands have just launched cordless belt sanders, and the pricing is interesting. Milwaukee’s new M18 Fuel belt sander lists at $279, while the new DeWalt cordless belt sander comes in at $300. As is increasingly common with these larger cordless tools, adding a battery pushes the price well above what the bare tool looks like on paper, so budget for the full kit cost either way.

Between the two, Milwaukee’s is the cheaper of the new cordless belt sanders, which may be enough to decide it if you are already in the M18 battery system.

The DeWalt version carries a $300 price and slots into the same recent wave of cordless belt sanders. If you are invested in DeWalt batteries, staying in-system may matter more than the $21 difference in list price.

DeWalt PowerStack 5Ah Battery Deal

There is a current deal on the new DeWalt PowerStack 5Ah batteries, but it is worth being patient here. The going offer works out to $300 for a total of 10.5 amp hours of batteries, which is not the best deal on this format yet. If PowerStack is on your list, waiting for sharper pricing may pay off.

For comparison, Flex’s newer Stack Lithium line currently offers larger capacities, including 6Ah and 10Ah options, though those batteries remain expensive for now simply because the platform is new.

Makita XGT 21-Inch Self-Propelled Mower

The Makita XGT 21-inch self-propelled kit is one of the standout new arrivals. If self-propelled drive is more than you need, Makita also offers a non-self-propelled version at $699 with two 4Ah batteries, which is the more budget-friendly route.

For anyone replacing an aging 36V mower, both versions are worth a close look before deciding how much drive assist you actually want.

Milwaukee M12 PACKOUT Floodlight and M12 Planer

Two new Milwaukee M12 tools deserve a mention. The M12 PACKOUT floodlight is a smaller take on the M18 floodlight, and it is a neat option if you want compact lighting that integrates with the PACKOUT system.

The other headline is the M12 planer. As far as we are aware, no one else has built a 12-volt planer, so Milwaukee has the first one on the market. Its size alone makes it interesting for anyone who does light trim and shaping work.

EGO Commercial Backpack Blower and Other Deals

EGO’s new commercial backpack blower is a serious piece of kit, but at $1,300 it is a big-ticket purchase, so it only makes sense if commercial-grade blowing power is a genuine requirement for your work.

Elsewhere in the current deals: there is a woodworking kit that pairs a battery, orbital sander, multi-tool and jigsaw with a rapid charger for under $400, which is a genuinely decent value. Klein Tools has a promotion too: spend $150 and choose a free zipper bag, thermal gloves, or a pen light, with plenty of electrician-oriented pliers and pouches also on sale. Milwaukee also has a new lug-nut socket set at $130, marked down by $20. Finally, Makita is running a buy two tools, get a free starter pack promotion.

Overall Buying Advice

If you are shopping Milwaukee, the $550 tier of the buy-more-save-more deal offers the best discount. For belt sanders, decide based on your battery platform: $279 for the Milwaukee M18 Fuel version versus $300 for DeWalt. Hold off on the PowerStack 5Ah batteries until pricing improves. For mowing, the $699 non-self-propelled Makita XGT kit is the value pick, and the EGO commercial blower is only worth it at $1,300 if you need professional-grade output.

Conclusion

This round of Acme Tools promotions mixes solid tiered savings with genuinely new tools, and the new arrivals are where the real excitement is: Milwaukee’s first-ever 12V planer, the compact PACKOUT floodlight, and two long-awaited cordless belt sanders. Match the deal to a tool you actually need, and time your purchase to hit the right savings tier.