Seems like lately I find myself getting cranky if I actually have to uncoil an extension cord, or schlep my compressor up the stairs and plug my ears while I wait for it to compress. It could be that I’m just a miserable old fart, or maybe I’m just sick of winter; I prefer to think that it’s just because I want to use my time and manly muscles more constructively. With the huge leaps in battery and motor technology over the past few years, the variety of cordless tools that equal or exceed the ability of their corded brethren continues to grow. Porter Cable is among the players expanding their cordless offerings, including a line of 20V MAX fastening tools. The PC folks sent us a Porter Cable 20V MAX finish nailer to evaluate, in an attempt to stifle my whining. Read More
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Porter Cable Brushless EDGE Drill And Impact Driver – Pushing The Edge
The iconic Porter Cable brand has been around for over a century. Over the years, they’ve been responsible for a lot of innovation in the tool industry, introducing such industry staples as the first portable belt sander and the world’s first helical drive circular saw. Several acquisitions later, they’ve had their ups and downs, with some quality issues along the way. They are now under the Stanley Black & Decker umbrella, and trying to re-establish their brand identity as a maker of quality, pro-grade tools. They recently unleashed their latest efforts in that endeavor – the Porter Cable Brushless EDGE 20V MAX Drill Driver And Impact Driver. Read More
