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Porter-Cable PC218C-2 18-Volt NiCad Cordless 2-Tool Combo Kit Review
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 Get started with a cordless circular saw and drill/driver. View larger. |
Convenient Cordless Operation
The PC186CS 6-1/2-inch circular saw features durable and sharp carbide tips that let you make long cuts with ease and efficiency. And thanks to the cordless designs of both tools, you can work safely and efficiently on the job site. The included NiCad battery packs work interchangeably with the tools, as well as with other tools in the Porter-Cable Tradesman cordless line. Additional batteries can be purchased separately. The included fast charger minimizes downtime by recharging batteries in under an hour.
About Porter-Cable
Since its inception in a garage in Syracuse, New York in 1906, Porter-Cable has earned its place as one of the most trusted names in power tools today. As a subsidiary of Black & Decker, and sister company of Delta Machinery, Porter-Cable designs, manufactures and distributes a wide range of electric and cordless power tools for the professional woodworking, commercial/residential construction, plumbing and electrical markets.
At the forefront of power-tool innovation, Porter-Cable introduced the first 12-volt cordless drill in 1989, and has since been awarded with many industry accolades and awards, including Time's "Top Ten Products of the Year," Popular Science's "Best of What's New," and Popular Mechanics' "Design and Engineering Award." In 1996, the Smithsonian Institution honored Porter-Cable's history of innovation by establishing the museum's first collection of archived materials from a power tool company, and in 1999 the company received one of the highest manufacturing honors when Industry Week selected Porter-Cable as one of the "Top 10 Manufacturing Plants in the United States."
Today the company continues this long tradition of innovation and quality by using state-of-the-art CNC machining centers and motor winding cells to produce the highest quality components possible. Aluminum components are carefully machined and processed to provide close tolerances and surface finish to assure proper fit and function. Critical gears and pinions are meticulously fabricated from select cut steel and then heat treated for long lasting product life. And heavy-duty series universal motors are professionally designed and processed to provide maximum horsepower as well as optimum balance to result in a smooth running product. Supported by world-class manufacturing principles, Porter-Cable continues to embody a value system that drives its industry-leading objectives in priority of safety, quality, delivery, and cost through every process in its operation.
What's in the Box
PC1801D 18V Drill/Driver, PC186CS Circular Saw, two PC18B NiCad battery packs, PCMVC fast charger, soft-sided carrying case, and 6-1/2 inch 18T carbide tip circular saw blade.
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Denali 115-Piece Home Repair Tool Kit Review
This kit includes all of the tools you need for just about any household chore, from hanging pictures to fixing a leaky faucet. They are of good quality and should handle all of your household chores and repairs for many years to come. Going through this kit, I really appreciated little touches rarely seen in basic tool sets, like the soft-grip rubber cover on the tape measure that makes it easy and comfortable to hold, and the dizzying array of bits that come with the ratcheting screwdriver handle.
But what’s really brilliant is that all of these tools come in a heavy-duty nylon bag. Most tool sets come in big, flat blow-molded cases that can be awkward to store and carry. Plus, some tools invariably fall out when you open the case. That’s why most professionals, after buying a tool set, will throw away the case it came in and go out and buy a separate tool bag or chest to store their tools. The Denali kit’s bag fits easily under a sink cabinet (it actually is the size of a breadbox), and has both a shoulder strap and hand-straps that Velcro together, making it easy to carry around. The mouth of the bag has metal stabilizing rods in the zipper, so it opens wide and stays open, meaning you can set it down, and easily get to any of the tools inside while you are working. There are a ton of pockets lining the inside and outside of the bag to carry little things like nails, screws, tape, picture hangers—all of the little things that seem to crowd your kitchen drawers.
Of course, what are most important are the tools themselves. Again, this is a well-appointed set of quality tools that should outfit you for just about any household need. Here is a complete tally:
What’s In The Bag
Hammer
This 16-ounce ripping hammer with heavy duty fiberglass handle is a medium-weight hammer that will handle most household jobs, with claws for pulling nails.
Torpedo level
A good sturdy level is a must for hanging or straightening pictures, checking tabletop alignment, or mounting towel bars and curtain rods. This 9-inch, aluminum model is accurate, lightweight and easy to handle.
Tape measure
The 3/4-inch wide by 16-foot long tape measure has a thumb lock, metric and English markings, marks for placing studs every 16-inches, a belt clip, and a soft-grip rubber shell that makes it easy to grip and comfortable to hold.
Heavy-duty zinc utility knife with rubber grip
Wrenches
Bare-Tool DEWALT DC820B 1/2-Inch 18-Volt Cordless Impact Wrench (Tool Only, No Battery) Review
Offering first-rate performance and durability along with exceptional ergonomics, the DEWALT DC820B 18-volt, 1/2-inch cordless impact wrench is an ideal for driving fat lag screws or loosening large, corroded nuts. The 1/2-inch-drive, variable-speed impact wrench delivers both rotation (0-2,400 RPM) and concussive blows (0-2,700 BPM) directly to the fastener for an impressive 1,740 inch-pounds of turning force. It's powered by DEWALT's 18-volt cordless batteries (not included).
Ideal for heavy-duty jobs, the DC820B delivers 1,740 inch-pounds of torque and makes quick work of fastening jobs, and its heavy-duty impacting mechanism directs torque to the fastener without kickback. The DC820B has no load speed 0-2,400 RPM and a 0-2,700 impact minimum for faster application speed. Its 1/2-inch drive is square with detent pin retention.
Dependable, the DC820B includes a frameless motor with replaceable brushes--a money-saving design that also simplifies maintenance. It also features an all-metal transmission to ensure a long life.
Weighing in at just 2.2 pounds and measuring just 5-3/4 inches, this compact tool can get into tight spaces other models can't access when performing a range of applications. In addition, it offers an anti-slip grip that sits well in your hand for sustained on-the-job comfort. As user-friendly as it is powerful, the DC820B features the convenience of a built-in LED light, onboard bit storage, as well as a heavy-duty, magnesium gear case.
This DEWALT cordless tool does not come with a battery or charger. It's compatible with the DC9096 18-volt XRP battery pack and DW9117 15-minute charger.
This DEWALT tool is backed by three-year limited warranty covering any defects due to faulty materials or workmanship (from the date of purchase). It's also covered by DEWALT's one-year free service contract, where DEWALT will maintain the tool and replace worn parts caused by normal use--for free.
One DEWALT DC820B 18-volt 1/2-inch cordless impact wrench and operating instructions (batteries and charger sold separately).
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DEWALT DCK590L2 20-Volt MAX Li-Ion 3.0 Ah 5-Tool Combo Kit Review
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Impact Driver
Meanwhile, the impact driver’s robust motor delivers 2,800 RPM—up to 43 percent faster than current impact drivers on the market. Its one-handed loading 1/4-inch hex chuck accepts and holds 1-inch bit tips for convenient fastening in tight spaces. Research shows that impact drivers are growing in popularity largely because of their smaller size and lack of kickback (or reactionary torque) thanks to the impact mechanism within the tool. Combined with its 5.55-inch length and 3.4-pound weight, the premium impact driver packs a serious punch in a small package.
Circular Saw
The circular saw’s powerful motor (offering 460 max watts out) and ergonomic profile (with lightweight magnesium shoe and optimized handle design) are ideal for professionals tasked with framing, cross cutting, ripping, bevel cutting and plunge cutting. Delivering 3,700 RPM, this saw is 10 percent more powerful than previous DEWALT 6.5-inch cordless circular saws—and combined with its accompanying 3.0 Ah lithium-ion battery, it provides up to 57 percent more runtime compared with other leading 18-volt lithium-ion tools. Its bevel capacity of 0-50 degrees lends itself well to a variety of applications, and a 6.5-inch thin kerf carbide tooth blade provides users with the ability to cut completely through two-by framing lumber at a 45-degree bevel angle.
Reciprocating Saw
The reciprocating saw is compact and lightweight for access to tight areas (and it helps to reduce user fatigue). The keyless lever-action blade clamp makes for quick and easy blade changes, and the blade reverses for upside-down and flush cutting. Its 1-inch stroke length delivers 0-3,000 SPM for fast cutting. A variable-speed trigger with lock provides increased control, and an electric brake prevents blades from breaking with exiting plunge cuts.
LED Work Light
The work light comes equipped with additional lumens (110 total) for brighter visibility, delivering bright white LED light that reduces shadows and helps differentiate between colors. (An added bonus: The LED bulb creates less heat than conventional Xenon bulbs.) Its pivoting head rotates 120 degrees with 11 detent positions for a wide range of visibility, and the integrated hanging hook allows for hands-free capability. Users can expect up to 11 hours of light output when paired with the 3.0 Ah 20-volt max lithium-ion battery.
Endurance and Ease of Use
DEWALT-designed electronics have been built into all of these tools’ switches to provide maximum life by helping to protect them from overheating, overloading, and deep discharge during use. The max 20-volt’s lithium-ion batteries provide up to 35 percent more runtime than existing 18-volt max lithium-ion battery technology, and the included Energy Star-qualified charger has dual voltage capabilities and it is compatible with both 12-volt max and 20-volt max DEWALT lithium-ion batteries. The tools’ slim handles fit easily into users’ hands, increasing the level of comfort during the course of long jobs, and the bright built-in LED work lights above the triggers have a 20-second delay that improves visibility in dimly lit spaces.
About DEWALT's 20-Volt Max Lithium-Ion Tools
DEWALT’s line of 20-volt max lithium-ion tools features improvements in engineering and design to provide the performance, the ergonomics, and the innovation that contractors require. The new line consists of 11 tools, two lithium ion batteries, and two battery chargers, as well as a number of combo kits.
What's in the Box
One DEWALT DCK590L2 20-volt max lithium-ion 3.0 Ah five-tool combo kit, including one DCD985 premium hammer drill, one DCF885 1/4-inch impact driver, one DCS393 circular saw, one DCS381 reciprocating saw, one DCL040 LED work light, two 20-volt max 3.0 Ah lithium-ion batteries, one 12-volt max/20-volt max lithium-ion battery charger, one belt hook, one 360-degree side handle, and one contractor bag.
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Porter-Cable Bare-Tool PC18ID 18-Volt Cordless Impact Driver Review
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 Porter-Cable’s PC18ID 18-volt cordless impact driver provides high torque and helpful features (view larger). |
A Host of Helpful Features
With a serious and sturdy cold-forged impact block, Porter-Cable’s PC18ID 18-volt cordless impact driver provides reliable durability. Its integrated LED light makes it easier to work in low light or dim areas, and its ability to run on either NiCd or lithium ion batteries provides flexibility and versatility. It weighs in at only 2.6 pounds, a light weight that reduces user fatigue.
Dimensions and Warranty
Porter-Cable’s PC18ID 18-volt cordless impact driver is 6-1/2 inches in length and weighs 2.6 pounds. The tool comes with a 3-year limited warranty, a 1-year free service contract, and a 90 day money back guarantee.
About Porter-Cable
At the forefront of technological advances for over 95 years, Porter-Cable has introduced such noteworthy products as the world's first portable belt sander in 1926 and the first right-hand, helical-gear circular saw in 1929. This passion for progress flows through every product Porter-Cable offers. Their product line is the result of a dedicated team of researchers and engineers listening to what tool users have to say, constantly looking for ways to improve existing tools and dream up new ones. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes electric and cordless power tools, pneumatic tools and compressors, pressure washers, generators and related accessories for the professional woodworking, commercial/residential construction, plumbing, and electrical markets.
What's in the Box
One Porter-Cable PC18ID Bare Tool 18-volt cordless impact driver and PH #2 screw bit (battery sold separately).
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| Porter-Cable’s PC18ID 18-volt cordless impact driver provides high torque, reduced user wear, and a variable speed trigger (click each to enlarge). | |||
