Excellent tools--lightweight, compact, and powerful.. Not quite as compact as the comparable DeWalts, but a worthy challenger. I have had several in use by myself and fellow workers for months now, and they seem tough and durable--two of them have been dropped ten feet, more than once, and survived with no permanent damage-even though impact was sufficient to separate the battery from the tool
The battery installation and removal system is excellent--press sideways to click into place, and depress a spring-loaded retainer to remove. Makes me realize how much I had come to dread jerking on the vertical-installation models (Bosch, Hitachi, Makita, old DeWalt, old Porter-Cable, Ridgid, etc.) where one must first awkwardly squeeze the dual retainers between thumb and forefinger and simultaneously pull downward on the battery. This system is head-and-shoulders better.
The clutch system and chuck are excellent in drill/driver, and both tools have a genuine variable-speed trigger (necessary for starting many fasteners, and crucial for sinking rubber washer roofing screws to just the right depth.)
The tools boast a 3-step battery charge indicator, which is handy. My old Ridgid and Milwaukee systems had a 4-step, but 3 seems adequate. My only complaint regarding this system is that it is not universal throughout the 20-volt line from Porter-Cable. One must use either the drill or impact driver as a charge indicator before inserting a battery into any of the other tools, if one wants to know ahead of time what sort of life is left--this is important any time you are taking the tool up a ladder or scaffold and intend to stay up for a while.
The battery life of the 1.5 amp-hour batteries is surprisingly long, and long-life 4 amp-hour batteries are now available through Acme Tools.
I bought this set before Christmas, on sale, and was so impressed with job performance that I got other sets, and eventually purchased the entire line of tools.
I hope Porter-Cable considers giving this powerful and efficient system to further tools. How about a planer, a random-orbit sander, a caulk gun. a nailer? Please?
| Amperage | 1.5 Amps |
|---|---|
| Included Components | Double Ended Bit Tip, #2 PH Screwdriving Bit |
| Unit Count | 2.0 Count |
| Manufacturer | PORTER-CABLE |
| Part Number | PCCK602L2 |
| Item Weight | 1 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 12.5 x 7.5 x 8.88 inches |
| Item model number | PCCK602L2 |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | One Size |
| Color | Combo Kit |
| Style | 2-Tool Combo Kit Only |
| Material | Blend |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Number Of Pieces | 5 |
| Number of Handles | 1 |
| Certification | Energy Star |
| Batteries Included? | Yes |
| Batteries Required? | Yes |
| Average Battery Life | 24 Hours |
| Warranty Description | 3 year limited manufacturer's warranty |
