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Porter Cable PCE201 Impact Driver Review
Great Power on a short Leash
by Lorenz Prem on 07-13-2014 4:14 pm

The Porter Cable PCE201 is one of kind. It isthe only high-torque corded impact driver in the Hingmy database atthe moment. AC power gives this driver performance numbers that fewcordless impact drivers can match. Let's take a look at what youcan get, if you are willing to tether your impact driver to thepower grid.

The Porter Cable PCE201 Driver

The PCE201 is a corded impact driver with a 1/4" hex chuck fromPorter Cable. It is the only corded screwdriver that was designedto driver general purpose fasteners, wh

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Porter Cable PR85TRSOK Recip Saw Review
Hard to hold onto
by Lorenz Prem on 05-04-2014 7:55 pm

For this week's review I got a hold of a PorterCable Tiger Saw, the PR85TRSOK. This saw beckons potential buyerswith its low price from the shelves of home centers around the US.I bought one so you don't have to. Let's take a look at what theTiger Saw can do in the Hingmy workshop.

The Porter Cable PR85TRSOK Recip Saw

The PR85TRSOK, or Tiger Saw, is a general purpose recip saw fromPorter Cable. Lighter and less powerful than a full-size demolitionsaw, this reciprocating saw is fully capable on a per-cutbasis,

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Porter Cable PCCK640LB Cordless Driver Review
Very good in moderation
by Lorenz Prem on 03-09-2014 9:53 pm

The excellent PCC600 cordless drill I reviewed acouple of weeks ago made me look forward to this week's review thePCC640 cordless driver. If the two tools are anything alike, thePCC640 will perform like a sport car. Let's take a look, if thePCC640 cordless driver matches the high quality of the tools inPorter Cable's 18V lineup, or if it turns out to be a lemon.

The Porter Cable PCCK640LB Cordless Driver

The design of the PCC640 prioritizes performance over all otheraspects. The engineers wanted it to feel l

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Porter Cable PCCK600LB Cordless Drill/Driver Review
Great value with only one drawback
by Lorenz Prem on 02-23-2014 1:59 pm

The new line of Porter Cable tools tries toimpress on the home center shelves with its angular looks. When Ifirst saw the PCCK600LB, Porter Cable's new cordless drill/driver,I was worried the designers chose form over function. Neverallowing an uninformed opinion to stand, I had to get thisdrill/driver into my shop. Let's take a look at what the PorterCable PCCK600LB can do besides look good.

The Porter Cable PCCK600LB

The PCCK600LB is a general purpose drill/driver from PorterCable. Built for commercial use it

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Porter Cable 330 Palm Sander Review
by Lorenz Prem on 12-08-2013 12:05 am

In the world of 1/4 sheet palm sanders thePorter Cable 330 is an anomaly. It looks different and costssignificantly more than the clones that have invested themainstream market. Needless to say, we had to find out what was up.Let's take a look at what makes the Model 330 sander different.

The Porter Cable Model 330

The Model 330's design is a departure from the generic designthat dominates the mainstream 1/4 sheet sander market. Following alegacy of several decades the designers at Porter Cable decidedagainst introduc

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Porter Cable 382 Random Orbit Sander Review
by Lorenz Prem on 11-27-2013 12:37 pm

Having almost completed our in-depth review ofthe leading palm sanders it is time to move on to a differentcategory. The Porter Cable Model 382 kicks off our new series ofrandom orbit sander reviews. This particular model comes with thedistinction of being cheaper than most contenders in the field,while looking no different at first glance. Let's take a closerlook at how the Model 382 random orbit sander performed in ourshop.

The Porter Cable 382 Random Orbit Sander

The Model 382 is a budget random orbit sander intend

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Porter Cable PCE605K Oscilliating Tool Review
by Lorenz Prem on 11-23-2013 4:55 pm

When searching the Hingmy oscillating tooldatebase the Porter Cable PCE605 comes up as an attractive option.It has all the features the competition has, yet costssignificantly less. Off course we had to find out what hides behindthe specs. Let's take a look at how the Porter Cable PCE605performed in our shop.

The Porter Cable PCE605 Oscillating Tool

The PCE605 is a full-featured corded oscillating tool designedfor home and professional use. The 3 amp motor and industrystandard 2.8 degree cutting arc ensure good perfor

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Porter Cable PCL180IDK-2 Cordless Impact Driver Review
by Lorenz Prem on 07-09-2013 3:21 pm

The Hingmy product engine has a habit ofhighlighting very interesting products within its many views. Oneof these is the Porter Cable PCL180ID cordless impact driver. Itcan be found near the top of the cordless driver speed and torquecharts. That would not be so remarkable, if the PCL180ID did notcome at a low price that does not match its performance numbers.Naturally we had to investigate. Let's take a look if the PCL180IDearned its place near the top of the charts.

The PCL180ID Cordless Driver

The PCL180ID is a ful

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Porter Cable PC13CSL Circular Saw Review
by Lorenz Prem on 04-10-2013 6:53 pm

The Porter Cable PC13CSL came to us heavilyrecommended by many hobbyists. It is supposed to be a greatcircular saw at an even better price. Off course talk like that gotus interested. Let's take a look if the PC13CSL is indeed as greatof a buy as people say.

The Porter Cable PC13CSL Circular Saw

The PC13CSL is an entry level circular saw from Porter Cable. Ithas none of the value-add features of the full-priced saws, but itis very much capable of making accurate cuts. The motor isgenerously sized at 13 amps. At this p

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Porter Cable 450PK Plunge Router Review
by Lorenz Prem on 03-14-2013 10:48 pm

The second part of this week's Porter Cable 450review is a closer look at the kit version, the Porter Cable 450PK.This version adds a plunge base to the package. We heard rumorsthat this base turns the 450 into one of the best plunge routersavailable today. The fixed base model certainly left a goodimpression. Let's take a look at what the plunge kit can do.

The Porter Cable 450PK compact router kit

The 450PK kit comes with a motor, a fixed base, a plunge base,and a cloth storage bag. The motor unit and fixed base have

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Recent Reviews
"Drill/driver OK, reciprocating and circular saws are junk. No torque, circular saw won't cut thru a 2x4, reciprocating won't cut a 4x4 without bogging."
"Indeed, this one is the best 12V driver. Get it. You will not be disappointed."
"I use this one for heavy work. It can do it all. None better."
"Love this Router"
"Great driver with only minor issues. App is limited. The last gen is almost as good, yet a lot cheaper."
"This saw replaced a Delta Unisaw in my shop. It's rock solid, powerful, and well made. Fence rivals Biesemeyer or Unifence. Worth the price, IMHO."
"Excellent performance but tough to use at high speed with soft wood, tends to drive too deep before impact kicks in."
"This is my only true drill. The key-less chuck works flawlessly as does the power/speed switch which is handy for drilling various density material."
"A quality sander that performs well day in and day out. Not the best dust bag, that's minor for me. Fits well in my hand and no fatigue with prolonged use."
"A good option for those looking for their first saw, or those looking to upgrade from a "portable" job site saw. Buy a decent blade and you'll be happy."