Milwaukee M18 Orbital Sander Recurring Issue

[@wd9102]

This is a real Milwaukee 2648 sander review. Unlike the others that take out from the box try it for few seconds and speak wonders about a product and collect money from the company. Thanks for the info.

[@Whosthemasta]

The problem is you used it to sand drywall and the dust has clogged the bearings. I bought this sander 2nd hand with the same exact problem. Open the unit up blow all the dust out add a few drops of mineral oil on the bearings and you're good to go.

[@mexicant777]

Good info!

[@aidysmith3353]

I had the same problem sanding wood so i dont think its the dry wall.

[@866martin]

Same issue with mine just googled it and came to this video. Thanks for posting man👍 sounds like a very common problem

[@ericmcgibney2625]

I have this same sander for a month or so and it is doing the same thing and I have an electric Milwaukee sander 6034-21 that I've had for a year or so started doing the same thing. So aggravating and I am in the middle of a cabinet job. Milwaukee needs to address this issue. Too many people are having the same problem

[@privatediner5181]

Apparently it's the brake, which another KZbin video informs as not a warranty item as its classed as a " consumable " . Mines doing this too after 14 months of little use. I have 10 Milwaukee power tools and this ha dented my confidence in the brand frankly.

[@nathandnicholson]

My Sander spins full blast like yours, only when placed under load, the sander stops completely. I bought it in January, but actual operation time was only around 10-15 hours. I haven't talked with customer service yet. I'm looking to fix it at home. Seems like there are a couple commenters that have some solutions. Thanks for those, and thanks for the video. You're right, not a lot of info regarding this issue online. I'm sure Milwaukee will correct the issue in later models.

[@Warzoneclipz559]

Mines doing the same thing did u fix it?

[@aidysmith3353]

exactly the same with mine after 4 to 5 hours use.

[@nathandnicholson]

Never fixed mine. Fixed it enough to run it on full speed, and apply light pressure to the work piece. If I apply too much, the sander shuts down. So, I can use it for rough sanding. That's all. I use a 6" sanding disc, just oversized so I can skim sand using the outer edge.

[@goes242]

In my case, after using the product for a few months, I dropped it once, and then the pad started rotating too easily. Even when I stopped it, it kept rotating for a while. The original product has a brake. So, I disassembled and reassembled it, but it didn’t fix the issue. Upon further thought, I realized that the parts were not held tightly enough. When I tightened the screws on the main body by hand, it worked perfectly, just like when it was new. In my opinion, the bottom pad of the sander needs to be tightened so that there is no space.

[@866martin]

That’s what I’ve been doing seating it on the trim first mine is spinning so fast when I shut off I tapped on my jeans to slow it and it tore a hole I’m heading to Home Depot I spend about 25k a year there and I’m hoping they will replace it with a new I can’t go 7-10 days I’m pissed I switched platforms from old from older dewalt to Mke I’ve got 7k invested in Mke tools I don’t buy from anyone else like all the stolen shit on eBay or pawn stores I hate supporting criminals but I switched maybe 9 months ago very close to the age of yours thanks again for posting 👍👍👍👍

[@LiloUkulele]

If I may suggest; try to get to the point quicker. It was frustrating listening through all the back story. Good luck.

[@ZionShoe]

Mine is the $87 Milwaukee orbital sander, and I was using it on my table top, first project ever, and then it started doing this, and ruined my table, I had to redo the whole thing from a nearly finished state. Second project, a picnic table top, I turned the sander off to talk to my daughter, and when I tried get back to work, it wouldn't turn back on at all. Haven't been able to finish my project for three days now.

[@AROC1988AI]

I have the same problem. Just got mine back after that same problem. In addition it was also shocking my hand. After 6 months at the milwaukee repair center they gave it back to me said it’s fixed but it wasn’t…

[@LiloUkulele]

I buy HFT RO sanders...as a consumable...my last one still working after 2 years. I have a tendency to trip on the cable, pull it off the bench...it hits the floor, bends the shaft and its toast...$20 sander or $400 sander...they all break...easier to throw the $20 model in the trash....I spend my money on quality sanding products (3M,etc.)

[@MrStefenofucleez]

It's the bane of my existence. It doesn't matter the brand, they all do it eventually.

[@rauldelgadillo8447]

I remember dropping mine and noticed that it started spinning like that. Theyre not supposed to turn into grinders. I took it to homedepot and guy immediately said i was using it wrong and should start it while on surface. I told him that its still not supposed to become a grinder that wants to walk accross the surface. He said hell take a took. He replaced the bearing. When i picked it up, still a grinder. Guy said he did everything you could do. Glad im not crazy, they definitely shouldnt be doing that. I notice a good unit doesnt spin as easily and is stiffer than a bad unit.

[@jasonm4695]

The manual says to put it on the sanding surface before starting to avoid it the digging in. I’m not saying your isn’t screwed up, but your not following the manual. Just saying.

[@MrBenzboy11]

Good thing I saw this video because I was about to buy one but after this I will get the Dewalt one. Thank you for the video the real review.

[@heavenly6187]

You have made a mistake

[@C-Dubbz]

Had same issue with mine I returned the first one after it failed within a week. The second lasted 2 days. After reading these comments I took it apart and blew it out with my compressed air hose and now it’s working normally again. For anyone reading this try blowing it out with a compressor first through the vents and if that doesn’t work disassemble and give it a thorough shot. Pretty disappointing . My old dewalt lasted a few years. This unit clearly isn’t up to the more industrial applications. Too bad I really like the dust collection adaptor,. It works much better than dewalts dust extraction attachment.

[@LiloUkulele]

I buy HFT RO sanders...as a consumable...my last one still working after 2 years. I have a tendency to trip on the cable, pull it off the bench...it hits the floor, bends the shaft and its toast...$20 sander or $400 sander...they all break...easier to throw the $20 model in the trash....I spend my money on quality sanding products (3M,etc.)

[@xsmoke1980]

Your bushing has went bad and needs to be replaced. It lost its orbiting and now has become a grinder. This has happened to me on several orbiting tools. The bushing is under the sanding pad. Cheap fix, but this shouldn't of happened so soon.

[@carljdipietro]

Fixer merlin explains how he fixed the same problem. I think he said it was the brake. It's behind the velcro pad. Seems to be an easy fix.

[@katosandog]

THIS IS GOOD ADVICE. The brake is shot. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqGmYpVofZJ7l9k

[@tinybudgie8039]

atleast its somewhat usable if it is pressed up against the material being sanded.

[@matthewmousa2551]

same issue with mine and i never used it on dry wall

[@6darkness6eternal6]

Never start an R.A.B off the sanding surface. Problem or not, they will always ruin your material if you try to put them on the surface while already running.

[@rauldelgadillo8447]

I know this is an old comment but the video is still correct in that its not supposed to turn into a grinder. The sander will start to want to walk accross your surface versus staying in its relative location.

[@jmoe6402]

DA air orbital sanders will do this as well. Remote climber is right. I build cabinets for a living and, I never start my sander until it is in contact with the material you are sanding. Sheetrock dust is also really fine and it will get into the bearings and gum it up as well. Maybe that’s what’s causing this. (Just trying to be helpful. ) I don’t have this sander but I plan on getting one soon.

[@rauldelgadillo8447]

@@jmoe6402 the issue with this one in particular is the break dampening method are just little tabs of plastic running against the main rotating pad. Thats it. When those wear down theres nothing slowing down the spin so it just turns into a grinder. Youll see it immediately when you remove the four screws in the bottom. The black plastic mold around the main pad has the little plastic tabs molded into it and it wears down fairly fast.

[@karolzalubski1778]

I have same problem!!!

[@sorena6259]

Same issue with mine. Changed it at Home Depot 4 times now 😡. Come on MILWAUKEE 🤬

[@jrsue]

They all work that way. Put sander to surface as soon as starting.

[@jonyjoe8464]

thanks for the video, I was debating if I should get the milwaukee or dewalt, I guess dewalt it is.

[@davidperry4013]

I’ve used a Dewalt corded sander and it’s pretty nice for being a sander that is less expensive than a Festool.

[@FixerMerlin]

I had the exact same problem. You need to replace the brake, it wears out over time and will gouge the work piece. It is not covered under warranty and is considered a consumable. Just replaced mine and it works like new. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqGmYpVofZJ7l9k

[@stephendobson7310]

Mine does the same thing and it actually tagged my hand and cut me pretty good and needless to say I'm pissed . Every power tool i own is milwaukee and I want my money back .

[@866martin]

I’ve been doing a lot of trim work and it’s absolutely the same thing spinning very high rpm

[@seanedyson]

Yup they all do that. Corded non corded. It works with pressure

[@bryanbahling2877]

No they don't they aren't supposed to rotate that fast. That's insane. One rotation should happen about every half second on high.

[@seanedyson]

@@bryanbahling2877 always have to have whatever paper pad you are using compressed on whatever surface you are sanding buffing or it will spin out of control. It has an internal clutch. Same reason if you compress too hard it won’t spin at all

[@jeorgemm9178]

www.ereplacementparts.com/brake-p-2573110.html Here is the part that goes bad, I"ve been through a couple.

[@ericmcgibney2625]

So I just got off the phone with Milwaukee and they read off the manual and said this function was normal. I told them it did not do this before they simply said it should have. I would not recommend this product. I have a dewalt orbital sander that is several years old and still works like a champ.

[@ron2823]

The instructions say place the sander on the workplace first, then switch it on.

[@joelmiller7566]

Mine spun like that then shuts off when i put it on the surface to be sanded, replaced the brake,still have the issue,gonna try to either oil the bearings or buy a DeWalt,not trying to change manufacturers because i have drills, batteries,chargers,just tired of having issues with their products

[@vexedev]

Having the same issue with my corded Milwaukee palm sander, it started doing this thing where it would bite the wood very aggressively when it first touches it, then it winds down to normal. I have to smoothly and slowly float it over the wood so it gradually slows down to normal speed. Very annoying.

[@jmsmallville19]

Did you figure out the fix?

[@manny7684]

Mine did the same thing barely used it

[@Dj-oldskool]

Does Milwaukee not have 2-year warranty sir, i see this video is a year old how did this work out for you !!

[@MarkLeonTanner]

I've never seen a palm sander used on drywall...

[@bassfisher48]

This is still an issue with the tool. I went through 2 units and both starting having this issue after 2 hours of use.

[@charlschuck6]

3years wow there’s a break pad what wears out most orbital systems have these also many have said depending on how user uses it and pushes on the machine the break tends to have less time of usage . I have open one unit and that’s the isssue this sanders have wear but other than that the unit will continue to work until motor gives up .

[@chrismiller9847]

Don't listen to half of these idiots there's a belt underneath of the sanding pad if you take that pad off there's a belt and that's what prevents it from spinning so fast when you lifted off of a surface trust me I've been having the same issue out of mine thought I fixed it work for a little bit start doing the same thing actually took it apart and realize there's a belt on it and here we are now

[@raftt8050]

Basically its the rubber brake that gets overused so quickly , its a stupid design , they make u swap the brake every few times of use , i already got rid of it and bought another brand

[@robertgriffin8675]

Mines doing the same thing

[@New-Breed-Drywall-And-Paint]

It’s because everyone having the issue pushes on it so hard when sanding . It’s meant to glide over the surface all you do is guide it don’t push and let the tool do the work

[@jairusfussy5207]

You can’t sand drywall with em. The powder is too fine and builds inside. It’s not the sander, your misusing it

[@brandtl1486]

My Milwaukee corded ROS did this after a couple years use. Replaced it and new one is working fine. There is a break inside or some kind of clutch that stops this rotation. I had a Rigid that did the same thing... so, both brands started making a tink sound inside and eventually stopped working all together at the same time the rotation limiter thing broke. they still work fine even with high speed rotation, just need to brake it manually after stopping unit or making sure you start on your wood surface. It is a pain!

[@LiloUkulele]

I buy cheap HFT RO sanders...as a consumable...at $20, I just toss 'em. They don't even have a brake!

[@rockymarquiss8327]

It looks like it's changing speed to me....

[@Lisbikes]

Have the same problem after a months& Will send to service, warranty have to cover it

[@stevenpodolsky5164]

Mine is doing that lately too.

[@makingitwithnomoney6778]

Sorry everyone, didn’t expect any real response to this. I also had a gnarly back injury right after I posted this had surgery a few months ago feeling better now. I got the sander replaced again under warranty and took a video of how it operated out of the box and the third one failed the same way as well. I understand how to use a sander but the way it operates now if I lift it from the surface to, say move to another side of a bird house, it spins up like crazy and damn near rips from my hand. This is obviously a very common issue that needs to be addressed

[@paytonboyd9036]

Mine just started doing this too. Definetly not like it was. I'm not going to live with it even if i have to buy a new one

[@angusm3038]

I've replaced the pad/brake pad and sander has start spinning again. Pretty rubbish really, and not it's not always practical to switch the sander off before you remove it from or bring back onto your work surface. Other than this issue, great sander but this problem turns it in a useless piece of junk. Be great if Milwaukee could put out a permanent fix for this issue. Will be voting with my wallet and heading over to either Festool, Dewalt or Makita.

[@SirvacYerqer]

I wish i had this one for bad painting jobs. 😄

[@bryanbahling2877]

Mine doesn't do that at all. There is something wrong with yours. Ask for a new one. The repairs have not worked. I've had mine for years and it rotates at maybe once per second on low, twice per second on high.

[@juancarlosgomez7575]

I have the same problem

[@elevate0826]

Well I guess is not for drywall

[@pointedspider]

They sent u a new one but carved the old serial number into it. 1806 is all they need.

[@Andrew-ku6uq]

My corded milwaukee 5 inch no 6034-21 does this too and now doesn't work at all. Dewalt all the way

[@heavenly6187]

Maybe learn how to fix your own tools lol

[@haroldsneed]

Clean it...

[@chudzee84]

U should never turn it on before u touch surface. U don't know how to operate a sander

[@massqrs4900]

it's oboist cheeks

[@user-jb8rc2gf9f]

I use This tool a lot place it before starting stop are abusing your tool and giving them bad feedback this is your fault not the tools use it the right way and on the right material and you’ll be ok if you wanna sand your drywall use a hand sander not your battery powered sander

[@pl5624]

No company will admit to glaring faults...thats the first thing any company rep anywhere is told.it admits to liability.

[@Christopherjamesmurphy21]

Ive had 5 of them do the same exact thing.

[@eturnall5658]

IF THE GLOVE DONT FIT

[@bearcreative4309]

Research “how to use an orbital sander.” Tools fine.

[@jeremymarquardt9053]

Just replace the brake n you'll be ready to go.