I bought the PC 14.4v drill over 10 years ago. Up until 2-3 years ago it was my favorite drill --- the first one I'd grab if it fit the task. I liked the size of it, feel and balance, it had good battery life, plenty of torque, etc. I'm a general contractor so I have a number of drill drivers including 5 Makitas (old ones), 3 DeWalts, Bosch, and 3-4 more I can't remember.
Getting back to the PC; the clutch gave out on it a couple years ago. I had it repaired because I liked it so much. Within 6 months it went out again! so I didn't replace it. The problem is whenever I use one of my other drills I always wish I had the PC again.... so I've decided to get another one. Hopefully the clutch will survive on this one. If it doesn't I won't buy another PC. If it wasn't for that problem I'd give it 5 stars.
I've been disappointed with the battery life on my DeWalts which are otherwise good tools; the Makitas have great batteries, I've had some Makitas over 15 years and they're still going strong, in fact I only remember having one old 9.9v go bad and it must have been 20 yrs old.
I've used a Panasonic and was impressed with it. I would seriously consider it down the road sometime when I'm in store for something different.
(9 customers reviews)
Customers Rating=3.0 / 5.0
More Detail For Porter Cable 9978 14.4 Volt Ni Cad 1 2 Inch Cordless Drill Driver Kit
- Compact 14.4-volt cordless hammer drill with 20-position torque control up to 420 in./lbs.
- Dual speed settings: Low speed, 0-450 RPM; High speed, 0-1,400 RPM
- 1/2 inch keyless chuck for quick bit changes
- Interchangeable Grip-to-Fit handle inserts give a custom feel to the grip
- Includes two battery packs, diagnostic charger, storage case, bit, and operating manual
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