Best Power Tool Deals at Lowe's and Home Depot: 4 Standout Finds

Introduction

Big-box tool aisles move in cycles, and the current rotation at Lowe’s and Home Depot has a few genuinely good entries. Clearance pricing on a full-size miter saw, a battery-heavy cordless bundle, and two serious cordless mowers headline this round. Inventory and pricing vary heavily by store, so treat these as leads to verify locally rather than guarantees.

Kobalt 12-Inch Sliding Miter Saw

The Kobalt 12-inch sliding miter saw has been dropped to $244 from $350 as a clearance item, and that is a solid cut for a saw in this size class. One location had only two units left, which is worth remembering: clearance stock like this tends to disappear fast. With the Kobalt “buy more, save more” promotion also running, spend $300 and take $100 off, some kit configurations can land at an even better effective price.

If you have been waiting on a large-capacity miter saw for trim work or deck building, this is the kind of window that does not stay open long. Check your local store’s stock before making the trip.

Craftsman V20 Battery Bundle

The Craftsman V20 bundle at $329 is one of the more generous package deals seen lately. You get two 5 amp hour batteries, plus a free string trimmer that includes its own additional 2 amp hour battery. That is a lot of battery capacity to enter the V20 platform with, and it makes the deal appealing for anyone starting a Craftsman collection or adding a trimmer anyway.

The bundle has been running at Lowe’s for a while now, so there is a fair chance it is still around, but battery bundles like this are seasonal and usually vanish once the outdoor season winds down.

Milwaukee M18 FUEL Mower

The Milwaukee M18 FUEL mower is on sale through Acme Tool, with pricing around the $949 to $999 mark, down from the usual level. It is a mower to keep an eye on rather than an impulse buy, but anyone already invested in Milwaukee’s M18 batteries should take a close look while the discount is live.

Since the sale runs through a separate retailer rather than the store aisle, confirm the current price before ordering, as promotional pricing on large outdoor tools tends to shift quickly.

Makita XGT Mower

The new Makita XGT mower has arrived, priced at $699 with two batteries included. Availability is still thin: it has appeared in only a few stores so far, and most buyers will likely need to order it for delivery rather than pick it up locally. For buyers committed to the XGT platform, the included battery pair is a meaningful part of the value.

Buying Advice

A few patterns from this round are worth applying to any tool shopping trip. Clearance end caps, including the ones away from the tool department, are consistently where the best surprises hide; one store had tools on all three of its clearance end caps. Also check center-aisle displays near the back of the store, which is where Kobalt boxes and Craftsman lighting items turned up recently.

On the smaller side, a few quick finds were noted along the way: a random orbital sander kit at $120 with a 4 amp hour battery and charger, a Metabo jigsaw down to $80 with a lifetime warranty, a Craftsman garage cabinet light down to roughly $24 from $40, and a five-piece jigsaw blade set for $3. Smaller items like these are often the easiest wins, since a deeply discounted accessory costs you little even if you only use it occasionally.

Conclusion

The Kobalt miter saw clearance is the standout of this round for anyone needing a big saw, the Craftsman V20 bundle is the strongest platform-entry deal, and both the Milwaukee M18 FUEL and Makita XGT mowers deserve attention if a cordless mower is on your list. Verify stock and pricing at your local store, since clearance finds like these rarely last.