TECHNICAL FORUMS => Product Reviews => Topic started by: smichaelR22 on December 14, 2010, 11:01:39 PM
Title: 18V Porter Cable Cordless Combo kit
Post by: smichaelR22 on December 14, 2010, 11:01:39 PM
I just purchased a new 4 tool combo kit from lowes made by Porter cable. i have been meaning to replace my dieing Ryobe set that has served me well for 5-6 years!
I was torn between going Lith ion or sticking the the nicd packs. the cost was near double so i had some research to do. i have had experience with most types of batteries with RC hobbies so know the pros and cons of all of them.
I finally found the rated capacities of the 255$ kit which comes with one 1300mah (replacement cost of 71$) and one 2600mah Lith ion packs (replacement cost of 89$). the standard NiCd kit comes with two 1500mah packs at $129 for the combo.
i decided to pick up the niCd combo kit and 2 extra nicd batteries for an additional $59 for a total of $206 out the door for drill, circ saw, saws all, light, and 4 batteries.
Planing on getting the angle grinder for $39 too.
Review to follow.
Title: Re: 18V Porter Cable Cordless Combo kit
Post by: smichaelR22 on December 16, 2010, 11:20:13 AM
saws all and circ saw eat 2x4\'s pretty good havent done much else other than charge 3 of 4 batteries. should give it a work out this weekend.
Title: Re: 18V Porter Cable Cordless Combo kit
Post by: ollllllo on December 16, 2010, 01:19:38 PM
18v I\'m assuming? How long is the charge time? Does the circ saw have a 6-1/4\" blade, or some strange not readily avail. 5-3/8 diam.
Title: Re: 18V Porter Cable Cordless Combo kit
Post by: smichaelR22 on December 16, 2010, 06:58:54 PM
18V yes 6 1/4\" blade my old ryobe had the weird smaller blade.
i think charge time is claimed to be around 40 min.
Title: Re: 18V Porter Cable Cordless Combo kit
Post by: smichaelR22 on October 27, 2011, 07:55:38 AM