Milwaukee 2531 M12 FUEL Orbital Detail Sander Review [1.5 MM Orbit] 

I don't need this, but I do.

I was trying to figure out why I would use the 2531 vs a Multi tool for detail sanding. The explanation and drawing of the sanding patterns for these tools was a perfect explanation! Thank you, great job.

I love that sander. I hope Milwaukee makes a 5 inch M18 fuel random orbital sander especially with an auto setting in the speed knob to automatically adjust the speed depending the amount of vibration in the sander handle and designed to work in harmony with their 6 gallon and up M18 fuel wet dry vacs.

Great review!!! Just picked picked this kit up at Home Depot for 99 bucks with the 2.5 Ah battery.

I got this as its price dropped in December. I got the kit, and thought it would sit in the box for a while.....I was wrong. I've used it on three projects to get into the corners..... love it.

Great video. I feel truely informed now. No lie, I've been a happy owner of the sander for a few weeks now. I have to admit that I thought that the trigger lock did something but didn't read the instructions and moved on. Also tossed the interface and guard pad on the shelf and forgot about them. Can't wait the head to the shop. Thanks again

A review that acually sands a detail instead of only a flat board. Thank you!

What a great detailed video. Can watch this on repeat!

Only thing i wish was that they would’ve included a port for dust collection.

Excellent review. I love it. Thank you. I am expecting my delivery tomorrow. Can't wait.

From working with other sanders, I understand the pad saver is mostly to keep the heat off of the main pad. Once you overheat that main pad, it is basically trash.

Im suprised no one complained that theres no dust collection on this sander. Ha. I love this little sander

Why do you always spend my money!😂. Seriously I was on the fence about this one, already had it in the cart at HD.

Excellent review. I got mine. I want to try it now. 😊

Excellent review on this!

Very detailed review,thks

Super good review. Cool tool.

If they included an accessory round pad I would definitely buy it.

Just turned down about $2000 job on refinishing double wooden doors because of all the detail sanding on all the decorative detail trim. Just saw this tool at home of da po and checking out videos. Would have taken job if I had known about it. Did a double door with oscillating and 12v right angle die grinder to get into tight spots but I think this tool would work great for this!!

Amazing. I want one.

Love it and definitely getting one

Awesome video as always! Now I’ve got to go buy a new tool damnit! If possible I would love to see a comparison test between the new CP2.5 and XC5.0 HO batteries versus the older CP3.0 and XC6.0. As an automotive technician I already know which batteries I’m going to buy I’m just curious how the older 3.0 and 6.0 non HO batteries compare in power and runtime to the new 2.5 and 5.0 HO batteries.

I like it and love Milwaukee tools, but I'm concerned about the proprietary sandpaper shape.

Got one, love it. The replacment sandpaper is kinda expensive. Have you had any luck with cutting down sheets down to fit? If so what brand have you tried? (cost effective)

On sale at Home Depot for 149.99 the kit

It’s a through review on all aspects but seems quite bias. I’m not so anal retentive that I have to own all of the same brand tools. I get what serves the function I need, has the best performance for the price, and multi functional helps as well. With that said a review of a Milwaukee tool from a guy that owns a wall full of Milwaukee tools doesn’t make me feel like I would hear about any downfalls even if there were any. However your video did provide me on the information I wanted on the tool which is why they called it a orbital sander. From videos I’ve seen where it was being used it seemed to have no motion what so ever which you clarified by saying it has a 1.5mm orbital path which I’m assuming is reduce pig-tailing. But with motions so tiny does it even matter what pattern it is in. At least with oscillating motions it can be matched with grain direction as with orbital there will always be 50% of the motion that goes against the grain. Assuming the grain is relatively straight which on some species it’s all over so it doesn’t matter regardless.

I wonder if it would be good for sanding small drywall repairs.

i want the 4" orbital with m18 fuel

Does the tool come with the contour pad ?

wich one better compare with multitool

That got rid of those pencil marks faster than my Dewalt 5 inch sander that just broke on me. Turning it backwards trying to get a jammed piece out didn't help either.

Does Milwaukee make a pointy sander that is able to capture the dust (Mouse Sander) if I hook up a vacuum - I like this but I need a vacuum attachment adapter.

Can I use this to sand down paint from doors

What real advantage does this have to a corded model with dust collection for a third of the price?

I could be wrong I just got this detail sander the other day at Home Depot I was under the impression that that pad was an adapter for the mesh sandpaper. and the actual pad that comes on the detail sander is for your standard hook and loop/velcro?. This way you can run traditional sandpaper or the mesh sandpaper. The interface pad I knew it was for getting into contours and small detail trim anything that may have a crevice or slight radius . But if that is the case that’s good to know

Battery life?

I am waiting for the DA version

How long before battery dies ?

I used my detail sander for 1 day and it made severe damage to my 6ah battery. I think it is the combo of leverage from the 6ah battery and the vibration. Milwaukee did not answer to my complaint. Does anyone else have this problem?

Do they sell the pad savers for the multi tool sander as well?

Would this be good for sanding yellowed headlights before polishing? Idk if they have 800 to 1200 in that shape but that would be better than hand sanding.

What is the brand of sand paper you cut down

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Pads don’t last long at all if you’re working it even slightly hard on an edge or corner. For the price and the special shaped sand paper you have to buy. 4/10 from me.

So do we have to wait like 18 months before rigid gets one. Oh wait they murdered their 12 volt platform. All these 12 volt batteries in my collection and nothing to use them on.

On the fence, the sand paper is about $1/piece

As soon as the guy is counting sheets of paper, I know he's an inexperienced salesman not a craftsman.

Gonna start making silicone tongue tips for that and start making a killing promoting them to the ladies. 😂