Porter-Cable PC418C-2 18-Volt NiCd Cordless 4-Piece Combo Kit

Porter-Cable PC418C-2 18-Volt NiCd Cordless 4-Piece Combo Kit
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Porter-Cable PC418C-2 18-Volt NiCd Cordless 4-Piece Combo Kit
List Price: $159.00
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Product Details

Manufacturer: Porter-Cable
Model: PC418C-2
Product features:
  • Drill/driver has 2-speed gearbox
  • High-gear at 1,400 RPM drilling, low-gear offers 440 In./lbs. torque
  • Compact reciprocating saw allows cutting in tight areas
  • 6-1/2-inch circular saw provides efficient cutting and enhanced capacity
  • Integrated LED light on drill illuminates dark work areas
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Description of Porter-Cable PC418C-2 18-Volt NiCd Cordless 4-Piece Combo Kit

The Porter-Cable PC418C-2 Four-Tool combo kit provides the tradesman with a starting set that includes a drill/driver, a circular saw, a reciprocating saw, and a flashlight, along with two NiCad rechargeable batteries and a fast charger. These batteries can power all the tools as well as others in the Porter-Cable Tradesman line.

The Porter-Cable Four-Tool Combo Kit:
  • Includes cordless saws, a flashlight, and a drill/driver.
  • Features both a circular and reciprocating saw.
  • Includes two 18V NiCad battery packs and a quick charger are included.


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Included are two battery packs and a quick charger, which can be used with other tools in the line.


The PC418C kit includes everything you need to complete many projects.
Drill/Driver Handles the Toughest Jobs
The drill/driver features a high-performance motor and two-speed gearbox that will deliver enough power and torque to get even the toughest jobs done quickly. The low gear setting offers high torque for heavy duty screwdriving, while the high gear provides optimum RPMs for quick drilling. The drill has a metal, single-sleeve half-inch chuck, which provides secure bit retention and solid durability. The drill/driver also includes a convenient, integrated LED work light that makes working in dark basements and dimly lit corners easier. An over-molded, contoured grip keeps your hand comfortable even during heavy and prolonged use.

Two Saws for Different Cuts
The PC186CS 6-1/2-inch circular saw features carbide tips that let you make long cuts with ease and efficiency, and the PC1800RS reciprocating saw features a compact size that allows it to be used in tight spaces.

Handy Flashlight Illuminates Dark Work Areas
When you work long hours into darkness or in a dimly lit basement, the PC1800L flashlight will conveniently light up dark work areas, letting you continue until the job is done.

Convenient Cordless Operation
Thanks to the tools' cordless design, you can work safely and efficiently. The included NiCad battery packs work interchangeably with the tools, as well as with other tools in the Porter-Cable Tradesman cordless line. Additional batteries can be purchased separately. The included fast charger minimizes downtime by recharging batteries in under an hour.

About Porter-Cable
Since its inception in a garage in Syracuse, New York in 1906, Porter-Cable has earned its place as one of the most trusted names in power tools today. As a subsidiary of Black & Decker, and sister company of Delta Machinery, Porter-Cable designs, manufactures and distributes a wide range of electric and cordless power tools for the professional woodworking, commercial/residential construction, plumbing and electrical markets.

At the forefront of power-tool innovation, Porter-Cable introduced the first 12-volt cordless drill in 1989, and has since been awarded with many industry accolades and awards, including Time's "Top Ten Products of the Year," Popular Science's "Best of What's New," and Popular Mechanics' "Design and Engineering Award." In 1996, the Smithsonian Institution honored Porter-Cable's history of innovation by establishing the museum's first collection of archived materials from a power tool company, and in 1999 the company received one of the highest manufacturing honors when Industry Week selected Porter-Cable as one of the "Top 10 Manufacturing Plants in the United States."

Today the company continues this long tradition of innovation and quality by using state-of-the-art CNC machining centers and motor winding cells to produce the highest quality components possible. Aluminum components are carefully machined and processed to provide close tolerances and surface finish to assure proper fit and function. Critical gears and pinions are meticulously fabricated from select cut steel and then heat treated for long lasting product life. And heavy-duty series universal motors are professionally designed and processed to provide maximum horsepower as well as optimum balance to result in a smooth running product. Supported by world-class manufacturing principles, Porter-Cable continues to embody a value system that drives its industry-leading objectives in priority of safety, quality, delivery, and cost through every process in its operation.

What's in the Box
PC1800D 18V Drill / Driver, PC186CS Circular Saw, PC1800RS Reciprocating Saw, PC1800L Flashlight, two PC18B NiCad battery packs, PCMVC Fast Charger, a soft-sided carrying case.

Tools and Hardware Reviews of Porter-Cable PC418C-2 18-Volt NiCd Cordless 4-Piece Combo Kit

Customer Review: Not a contractor's set, but excellent value for price
Summary: 5 Stars

To set the scene, I come from a history of working as a carpenter and general contractor so I appreciate powerful and durable tools. I normally purchase Dewalt and Bosch tools because I think they're the best built ones out there. That said, I wanted something for small home projects and I didn't want to spend an arm and a leg. For $130, this set can't be beat by anything else out there. It has its issues, namely the wobbly chuck on the drill which makes using small bits a difficulty, but overall it's a pretty amazing value.

Circular saw: About average; it's good for small tasks in a pinch, but don't use it with expectations of it working like a real worm-drive saw. You'll be lucky to get 45 minutes out of it.

Reciprocating saw: A real gem. It works great for most homeowner tasks, feels durable, the quick-change bit mechanism works great. Again, don't expect power like a corded model, but for small tasks like cutting a bigger opening in drywall for a bath fan, it's great.

Drill: Wobbly chuck, but adequately powerful for most tasks. The 1/2" chuck is a nice addition, as most hole-saw sets are for 1/2" chucks. LED light that turns on with the trigger is aimed well and relatively powerful, very handy.

Light: I'll preface this by saying I'm a huge flashlight snob.. I own several $200 Surefire lights, so my standards for lights are very high. That said, I never thought I'd use it and had it just sitting in the bag til one day I was helping a buddy out and needed to get into his attic. It was immensely useful for that situation. At about 20 feet, it has a focused center beam of around 6-7 feet with decent spread outside of that to around 15.

BONUS/Impact driver: I also bought the $60 impact driver bare tool with my set. This is THE tool to get. Hugely powerful, as in sinking 3 inch screws into solid pine with no pre-drilling, then literally sinking the head as far into the wood as you want. Then going in the kitchen and screwing oak cabinets together with no 3 inch screws and no pre-drilling and no stripped heads.

All in all, great set for the casual user. It's 1/4 the price of the comparable Dewalt set, just as capable, will surely last you more than 1/4 as long, and has a much larger selection of bare tools (including that great impact driver).

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