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Porter Cable Cordless Clamp Saw Cutting Pipe

Power Tools

Porter Cable ClampSaw – the Verdict is in

Apr 25, 2011 Stuart Discuss

Porter Cable’s ClampSaw proved itself to be a tough and durable tool in our reevaluation, not that we expected things to be different the second time around.

Porter Cable Powered Hand Planer

New Tools

New Porter Cable Corded Hand Planer

Apr 7, 2011 Stuart 2 Comments

A new Porter Cable hand planer has just been released and features a slew of user-friendly features.

Porter Cable Corded Oscillating Multi-Tool

Cordless

New Porter Cable Oscillating Multi-Tools with Tool-Free Blade Change

Mar 31, 2011 Stuart 12 Comments

Porter Cable’s new corded and cordless oscillating multi-tools feature a tool-free accessory-change design and are due to hit store shelves this April.

Porter Cable 18V Cordless Lithium Ion Drill

Cordless

Porter Cable 18V Drill Still Earning Praise

Mar 29, 2011 Stuart 3 Comments

Two new reviews for Porter Cable’s 18V Li-ion cordless drill popped up recently. From the sound of it, we’re not the only ones caught off guard by how well the drill performs!

Bosch OIS Oscillating Multi-Tool Accessories

New Tools

New Porter Cable Corded & Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tools on the Horizon!

Jan 20, 2011 Stuart 5 Comments

Via unofficial sources we have found out that Porter Cable plans to release their first oscillating multi-tools in both corded and cordless versions!

Porter Cable Lithium Ion 12 Volt Drill Impact Driver

Cordless

Porter Cable 12V Max Drill & Impact Driver – a Recommended Combo

Jan 20, 2011 Stuart 2 Comments

Porter Cable’s 12V Max compact cordless tool lineup definitely has potential. We reviewed their new compact reciprocating saw a few months ago, and here’s what we have to say about their 3/8″ drill and impact driver:

Bosch 18V Drill and Impact Driver Combo 12-2010 Recommendations

Cordless

18V Cordless Drill Kits for Every Budget

Dec 25, 2010 Stuart Discuss

Looking to buy a new cordless drill? Here are a few recommendations for every budget.

Porter Cable Quik Jig Pocket Hole Jig & Accessories

Drills & Drivers

Porter Cable Quik Jig Pocket Hole System Now Available

Nov 9, 2010 Stuart 3 Comments

Porter Cable’s new Quik Jig pocket hole system has recently hit stores. If you recall, the Quik Jig is a good looking pocket hole drilling jig that Porter Cable recently came out with. The Quik Jig has been praised in early reviews for its repeatability and ease of use. Given its $230 price tag, I hesitate […]

Porter Cable 14 Inch Band Saw PCB330BS

Power Tools

Porter Cable 14″ Band Saw User Review – PCB330BS

Nov 9, 2010 Stuart 36 Comments

Reader Jim sent us a brief but comprehensive review of Porter Cable’s 2-speed 14″ floor-standing band saw. The saw is designed for cutting hard and soft wood, and features a 16″ x 16″ tilting cast iron work surface. Here’s what Jim had to say about the saw:

Cordless

Porter Cable ClampSaw Features & Usage Video Demo

Oct 27, 2010 Stuart 3 Comments

A few people have been asking questions about the Porter Cable 12V Max ClampSaw that we recently reviewed, so we threw together this quick features overview and usage video. Enjoy!

Porter Cable ClampSaw Straight Handle Position

Cordless

Porter Cable Cordless ClampSaw (Compact Recip Saw) Review

Oct 21, 2010 Stuart 8 Comments

Porter Cable’s new ClampSaw is part of their introductory 12V Max Li-Ion cordless tool lineup. The ClampSaw, a compact reciprocating saw, looks pretty handy with its pivoting handle, but how well does it perform? We received a review sample and tested the saw on a number of different materials to find out. (Check price via Amazon)

Porter Cable Cordless Clamp Saw Pistol Grip

Cordless

Porter Cable 12V Cordless ClampSaw

Oct 11, 2010 Stuart 4 Comments

Porter Cable is introducing their new compact ClampSaw as part of their new 12V Max cordless tool lineup. The ClampSaw (PCL120CRC-2) is a compact saw designed for applications that don’t quite require the power or size of ordinary reciprocating saws.

Porter Cable PC18JR 18V Cordless Jobsite Radio

Cordless

Porter Cable’s New Jobsite Radio Runs Both Ways

Sep 27, 2010 Stuart 1 Comment

Porter Cable’s first cordless jobsite radio is scheduled to join their 18V cordless tool lineup sometime next month. The radio is said to be very durable and user-friendly, and can be powered through a 120V power outlet, or cordlessly using a Porter Cable 18 volt NiCad or Li-ion battery.

Porter Cable Circular Saw PC15TCSMK Front

Power Tools

Porter Cable Heavy Duty Circular Saw Review

Sep 24, 2010 Stuart 3 Comments

We recently reviewed Porter Cable’s cordless 18 volt circular saw, so it was a bit of fun to follow-up with a review of their new corded 15A heavy duty sidewinder 7-1/4″ circular saw PC15TCSMK. Porter Cable designed this saw for professional use, and it does boast quite a few high-end features.

New Tools

Differences Between Porter Cable and Dewalt’s New Compact Routers

Sep 1, 2010 Stuart 6 Comments

A few days ago we reported that Porter Cable’s new compact routers were identical to Dewalt’s. After taking a closer look at the product photos and specs, I realized that this was not true, there are a few subtle differences.

Porter Cable QuickJig Pocket Hole Joinery System

Accessories

Porter Cable’s QUIKJIG for Fast & Easy Pocket Hole Joinery

Aug 30, 2010 Stuart 9 Comments

Porter Cable’s new QUIKJIG TM system (model 560) is designed to make pocket hole joinery quicker and easier than ever. The QUIKJIG is a heavy-duty bench-top tool that includes a slew of revolutionary features, including an auto-adjusting depth and thickness gauge.

Porter Cable Router 450 and 450PK

New Tools

Porter Cable Also Set to Release Compact Router Kits

Aug 30, 2010 Stuart Discuss

The other day we introduced Dewalt’s new compact router kits. This morning I had a good question – what about Porter Cable? Dewalt and Porter Cable are sister companies, with Porter Cable being well known for their dedicated woodworking tools Scouring their recent press release archive, I noticed that Porter Cable was in fact releasing fixed and plunge base compact […]

Porter Cable Lithium Ion 12 Volt Drill Impact Driver

Cordless

Porter Cable Unveils New 12V Compact Cordless Power Tools

Aug 20, 2010 Stuart 5 Comments

Porter Cable just announced a new lineup of compact 12V Max lithium ion cordless power tools. Hot on the heels of Dewalt’s own unveilings, the new line of tools are intended to offer durability and great performance in compact and lightweight packages. The tools are designed for contractors, trade professionals, woodworkers, and hobbyists.

Porter Cable Cordless 18V Circular Saw Front Bevel Adjustment

Cordless

Porter Cable Cordless 18V Circular Saw Review

Jul 21, 2010 Stuart 6 Comments

As you may recall, we’ve been reviewing the various tools included in Porter Cable’s Lithium-ion cordless tool kit. Today, we’re going to be reviewing their cordless 6-1/2″ circular saw. I’ve got to hand it to the engineers over at Porter Cable – their 18V lithium-ion cordless drill driver really blew our expectations out of the water. Build quality, […]

Porter Cable 18V Cordless Lithium Ion Drill

Drills & Drivers

Porter Cable 18V Li-Ion Cordless Drill Review

May 14, 2010 Stuart 20 Comments

A few weeks ago, we received a Porter Cable 18V Li-ion cordless combo set to review. Since then, we have been putting the tools through a rigorous review process, starting with the cordless drill. Seeing as how the drill will be many users’ most frequently used tool, we spent quite a bit of time evaluating its […]

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