Our Porter-Cable tool reviews mostly deal with the newer tools brought to market in the past decade. Porter-Cable tools were well-known as Pro-focused back in the day. Now, however, they take a more value-approach to consumers. Quite honestly, they have a branding issue as consumers seek to understand where they fit against other popular manufacturers. Our most recent Porter-Cable tool reviews include the Porter-Cable 20V Max 18-gauge brad nailer and the Porter-Cable 20V Max 16-gauge finish nailer. We also looked at the Porter-Cable 20V Max brushless drill & impact driver. While we liked these tools, there is a lot of competition in the marketplace. Porter-Cable Tool Reviews with Hands-on Evaluations The Porter-Cable tool reviews below cover just about every new and existing tool made by the company. Porter-Cable is a brand with lots of tools and a decent category of products. From recip saws and circ saws to drills, drivers, flashlights, and vacuums, there’s a lot to choose from.
We recently took 26 corded and cordless oscillating multitool models and compared them next to each other to see who makes the fastest oscillating, most comfortable, easiest-to-use multi-tool that presents the best value. If you’re curious about how it all turned out, check out the full details of our Oscillating Multitool Shootout. As is the tradition around […]
If you missed the premiere of our new buying guide series of articles, here’s the scoop – we’re putting ourselves in your shoes. We know what it’s like to stare at a wall of options and have no idea what the best drill and impact driver kit is or how to decide what of those […]
Porter-Cable has recently announced the launch of a new addition to their line of 20V Max cordless solutions: the Porter-Cable 20V Max Random Orbit Sander. The 20V Max system offers a range of affordably priced cordless tools, which Porter-Cable aims toward the Prosumer/Entry-Level Pro demographic. This new 5″ cordless random orbital sander will retail for […]
Porter-Cable recently unveiled a new saw in their lineup, a 10″ miter saw that – get this – makes full-size cuts, but also folds over on itself. Through an innovative folding head design, the Porter-Cable Folding Miter Saw folds up for more compact storage and transportation. With an additional list of features to support it, […]
Porter-Cable recently announced its new 2-gallon Porter-Cable 20V Max Wet/Dry Vacuum. Sold as a bare tool, it features a 7.8-foot hose, nozzle and crevice tools with onboard storage, and delivers up to 34 CFM for vacuuming woodchips, sawdust, debris, and wet messes. The vacuum is compatible with all Porter-Cable 20V Max batteries. Our Take We […]
Porter-Cable recently announced an extension of their Get Linked system of tools with the launch of the Porter-Cable 20V Max Impact Wrench. It’s the company’s first cordless impact wrench and is engineered with residential contractors and mechanics in mind. The impact wrench features a 1/2-inch hog ring anvil that helps the motor deliver 330 ft-lbs of […]
Cord cutting is all the rage lately, whether it’s from the cable company or on your power tools. Just like the liberation you feel when you cease to pay $150 a month for 15 minutes of commercials per hour, the ability to work without being tethered to a cord or hose and compressor is exhilarating. I always welcome […]
Having spent the last few years working with the first generation Porter-Cable 20V Max Drill and Impact Driver, I was looking forward to the opportunity to review the newly released Porter-Cable 20V Max Brushless Drill and Impact Driver. I’m not sure if you caught it but the keyword here is “Brushless”. With advancing motor and […]
Cordless nailers have really picked up momentum in the last year. Even models by traditionally DIY brands have been heralded by Pros for the convenience they offer in leaving the compressor and hose behind. While the foundations were laid years ago, technology is reaching out to a point where cordless finish nailers can be both […]
Porter-Cable Expands Cordless Nailer Line with 16 Gauge Straight Finish Nailer Following the recent launch of Porter-Cable’s 20V Max 18 Gauge Finish Nailers, a new 16 gauge model has been announced. This is great news for trim and finish carpenters looking for a more complete line before jumping into the battery platform. The new Porter-Cable […]
