Craftsman V20 Brushless Clearance Deals: Five Tools Worth Hunting For

Introduction

If you have been waiting for a good moment to add brushless cordless tools to your collection, this might be it. Craftsman V20 brushless tools are showing up at Lowe’s with deep clearance markdowns, and some in-store prices are genuinely hard to believe: a brushless drill for $29.67, a brushless impact wrench for $35.77, and a four-tool combo kit as low as $74.67.

Rumors that the Craftsman brand itself is going away do not appear to hold up. What looks more likely is a tiered lineup strategy: standard brushless in the middle of the range and a new “RP” designation at the top, similar to how other brands split brushed, brushless, and premium brushless lines. A brushless RP variable speed jigsaw and an RP oscillating tool have already appeared on the Canadian site, and more RP tools are a reasonable assumption.

The catch: most of the best prices are in-store clearance, and availability varies store to store. Here are the five tools most worth hunting for.

Craftsman V20 RP Brushless Circular Saw

The Craftsman V20 RP Brushless Circular Saw normally lists at $130 and is showing up at 35% off in some stores. The “RP” label is the interesting part: Craftsman has not confirmed what it stands for, though it appears to mark a higher tier than standard V20 brushless. Speculation includes names like “Real Pro,” but nothing is official.

Either way, a brushless circular saw at a clearance discount is a solid core tool for framing cuts, sheet goods, and general jobsite work, and it is a natural entry point into the V20 battery platform.

Craftsman V20 Brushless Cordless Drill

This is the standout deal of the bunch. The half-inch brushless cordless drill normally sells for $120, and while online listings show around 30% off, shoppers have reported in-store clearance tags as low as $29.67. That is less than the cost of a single battery on many platforms.

If you have been hesitant about the V20 platform, this price changes the math. At this level, it makes sense to buy the drill, stock up on batteries, and treat any extra units as backups or gifts.

Craftsman V20 Brushless Angle Grinder

The 4.5-inch paddle switch brushless angle grinder lists at $129, with in-store clearance tags reported around $39.57. That puts a brushless grinder, usually a premium feature on cordless models, firmly in budget territory.

A grinder is one of those tools you may not use every week, but when you need to cut, grind, or deburr metal, nothing else does the job. Brushless motors also tend to handle the heavy, sustained loads grinding demands better over the long term.

Craftsman V20 Brushless Impact Wrench

The 3/8-inch brushless impact wrench normally runs $100, with clearance prices reported at $35.77. The 3/8-inch square drive size is the compact, general-purpose choice: good for automotive fasteners, light mechanical work, and assembly tasks where a full-size 1/2-inch wrench is more tool than you need.

At this clearance price, it competes directly with much cheaper brushed impact drivers while offering the runtime and durability benefits of a brushless motor.

Craftsman V20 Brushless 4-Tool Combo Kit

This is the one people are calling the unicorn deal. The kit includes a reciprocating saw, an impact driver, a drill driver, and a flashlight, plus a couple of batteries and a bag, backed by a three-year limited warranty. Normally $300, it shows around $209 at 30% off online, but shoppers have reported in-store tags of $119.57 and even $74.67.

A three-tool-plus-light kit with two batteries under $75 is close to impulse-buy territory, and it is the cheapest way to build out an entire V20 brushless collection at once. If you can find it at the deep discount, it is hard to argue against.

How to Hunt These Deals

These discounts are classic “your mileage may vary” clearance. Some stores have stock, some do not, and clearance items frequently get moved out of prime shelf space to make room for full-price product. That means the best prices are rarely visible online; you have to go look for them in person.

A few practical tips:

• Check end caps, top shelves, and less obvious corners of the tool department, where clearance stock often gets tucked away.
• Inventory lookup tools can show what a store lists, but stock accuracy is currently unreliable, so treat anything you find online as a starting point rather than a guarantee.
• If you see a price you like, take it then. Clearance stock is often a single unit.

There are also reports of Craftsman tool boxes on clearance, so it is worth scanning the storage section while you are there.

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Conclusion

The V20 brushless clearance wave is one of the better chances to get into a brushless cordless platform cheaply. The drill and the four-tool combo kit are the headline deals, with the impact wrench and grinder close behind. Just remember that the lowest prices are in-store finds, availability varies widely, and hunting is part of the deal. If you have a Lowe’s nearby, it is worth a walk through the tool department.