Lowe's Clearance Tool Deals Worth Hunting Right Now: Drills, Miter Saws, and Welders at Deep Discounts

Introduction

Clearance season is quietly ramping up at Lowe’s, and the current markdowns include some genuinely strong buys. The standout pattern right now is that different stores carry very different clearance stock, so it pays to check more than one location before deciding what to buy. Here are the deals that stand out from a recent sweep, along with who each one actually makes sense for.

Craftsman V20 Hammer Drill Kit: $100 Off a Compact Workhorse

The Craftsman V20 hammer drill kit is currently marked down by about $100, bringing it to $48. That is a serious discount for a cordless hammer drill kit, and a few of these V20 kits sit side by side on the same clearance shelf at similar but not identical prices, so it is worth comparing the tags before you grab one.

At this price, it is an easy entry point into the V20 battery platform, especially for homeowners who need a drill for occasional masonry, wood, and fastening work. Not every V20 kit on the shelf is equally discounted, so check the exact price on each box.

Craftsman Drill, Impact, and Circular Saw Combo Kit

A three-tool Craftsman combo kit with a drill, an impact driver, and a circular saw is sitting at $199, roughly $30 off. It is a leftover from last year’s holiday stock, which explains the discount, but the kit itself has not changed.

This is more of a “kind of a deal” than a must-buy. If you are starting a workshop from zero and want three core tools at once, it does the job. If you already own batteries and a drill, the value is much weaker and you are better off waiting for a deeper markdown.

Craftsman 7-1/4-Inch Blades: Two for Under $5

One of the cheapest wins in the whole store: a two-pack of Craftsman 7-1/4-inch circular saw blades for under $5, which works out to about two dollars per blade. For a consumable that gets dull fast when cutting lumber and sheet goods, stocking up at that price is a no-brainer.

Craftsman Carpet Knife for Under $3

The Craftsman carpet knife has dropped from $12 to $2.97. A carpet knife is essentially a razor blade set at a helpful angle, made specifically for slicing through carpet, which is otherwise a genuine pain to cut cleanly. At under $3, it is one of those odd little tools that earns its keep the first time you lay flooring.

Metabo 12-Inch Miter Saw at Half Off

The 12-inch Metabo miter saw was marked down to $199, exactly half off, though stock had already run out at this location by the time the tag was spotted. That is a phenomenal price for a saw in this class, and it is a good reminder that clearance stock moves quickly: if you see one at your local store, do not assume it will still be there tomorrow.

Metabo HPT 36V Circular Saw: The Kind of Deal Worth Buying On

This is the rule worth remembering: buy Metabo HPT when it is on sale, not at retail, because it goes on sale constantly. The Metabo HPT 36V circular saw was spotted at $62, and other HPT saws were at $48, both excellent prices for tools in this lineup. Amazon frequently undercuts Lowe’s on Metabo HPT as well, so it is always worth checking there first unless you need the tool right now.

These prices are exactly when Metabo HPT makes sense. At full retail the value proposition is weaker, but at 40 to 60 percent off, the platform competes hard on quality per dollar.

Bosch 32-Piece Drill Bit Set: The Best Bits We Have Tested

Bosch drill bits consistently come out on top in hands-on use, ahead of Makita XPS in second and Milwaukee and DeWalt in third. That ranking comes from actual drilling experience, not sponsorship, which makes the current clearance pricing on the 32-piece Bosch set especially appealing.

A full 32-piece set from the best-performing brand in testing, on clearance, is one of those buys you rarely regret. Bits are a consumable, and having a complete set on hand saves a trip mid-project.

Lincoln Electric Welders and Cut Welder Kits on Clearance

Lincoln Electric welders and cut welder kits have been hitting clearance at multiple Lowe’s locations over the past few weeks. If you have been waiting to add welding capability to the garage, this is a reasonable window: the discounts are solid enough to make entry into Lincoln’s range noticeably cheaper.

One caution from experience elsewhere in the store: some sub-compact tool lines carry lifetime warranties but mixed track records on batteries, so check the fine print before committing to an unfamiliar brand.

Overall Buying Advice

The single most useful takeaway is to shop multiple Lowe’s locations. Clearance inventory is assigned store by store, so the half-off Metabo miter saw that vanished at one location may still be sitting on the shelf across town. consumables like the Craftsman blades and the carpet knife are safe impulse buys at these prices; big-ticket tools like the miter saw and welders reward fast decisions.

For Metabo HPT specifically, treat clearance and sale pricing as the only buying condition. And before buying any HPT tool, check online retailers first, since the same kit often shows up cheaper there than in-store.

Conclusion

This round of Lowe’s clearance finds rewards a little legwork: sub-$50 Craftsman V20 kits, half-price miter saws, $2 blades, and top-rated Bosch bits all turn up in the same aisle. Check a few local stores, compare tags within the V20 lineup, and move quickly on the deepest markdowns, because this stock will be gone before the holiday deals arrive.