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18V Porter Cable Cordless Combo kit

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smichaelR22:
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.

smichaelR22:
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.

ollllllo:
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.

smichaelR22:
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.  

smichaelR22:
still happy with this kit!

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