The model maker I took it to, looked at the parts and said that the first course of action he would try would be to use an industrial strength version of Loctite with an accelerator. I wasn’t sure what the best solution was for fixing the switch so I took the part and its broken bit to the model shop to consult one of the many individuals, all of which are more adept and providing an effective solution. It was no longer able to move the selector mechanism at the bottom of the motor assembly. Upon examining the Forward/Reverse Button, it was very apparent what exactly had failed: a very small pin that protruded from the component simply sheered off. It is basically a handle with a trigger designed around a motor and gear box. After applying what I would consider an unreasonable amount of force, the drill exploded in my hands. The drill was held together with 8, easily accessible, screws but there was some significant resistance at separating the two halves of the drill. ![]() I had some time at that moment, waiting on feedback from an engineer to some design of a some part or system so I decided to investigate the true failure of the drill as I explain how the drill ended up at my desk. “Hey Porter-Cable! I love Porter-Cable! Why is it sitting there?” Like so many other good intentions, they start well and just end up sitting, and it did until a coworker made a comment. I brought the drill to work with the intent of taking advantage of the tools in the model shop to conduct the repair. I planned to fix it after my family vacation but it ended up just sitting… for a long time. While cutting the hole, the drill jerked, my thumb hit the Forward/Reverse Button, something snapped and the button moved back and forth freely with a limp rattle. In my late-night cramming to complete the project, I was obviously not at my peek, exhausted and not ensuring my drill remained coaxial to the hole I was drilling. When renovating house in 2014, I broke the Forward/Reverse Button while drilling a 4 inch hole for the purpose of routing a vent for a bathroom. As more tools were being released, more were going to be available for this system and I had a project for every one. At that time, I was a HUGE Porter-Cable fan as they enabled me to add to this system more very useful 18v tools. I got these tools to conduct some renovations on rental property and they all worked very well. It came with a drill, reciprocating saw, circular saw and a rather nice flashlight. Both drivers have a magnetic bit holder, LED work light just above the trigger and a metal belt clip holder.I bought into the 18v Porter-Cable cordless tool system in 2009 with the 4-tool Combination kit. There are a couple other features worth mentioning. The impact driver puts out 950 pounds of torque and 2,600 beats per minute. The drill has a 2-speed gearbox and delivers 220 pounds of torque. Both tools performed admirably but can’t replace a heavy-duty set. I used this set for a couple random jobs around the house and repairing a fence. The variable trigger and direction control are within easy reach. Handles feature a nice, rubber comfort grip. These tools are well balanced and feel good in your hand. Porter Cable spent some quality time on the ergonomics too. ![]() They aren’t the lightest or smallest, but they won’t fatigue your arm or shoulders even when working overhead. ![]() The drill driver weighs 2.4 lbs, and the impact driver weighs 2.6 lbs (with battery). It also means they won’t weigh you down when clipped to your tool belt. These tools are small and capable of fitting where other drivers can’t. The first thing you notice about this set is the size and weight. Two batteries mean you can work and keep one in the charger. I let one sit almost a month and was still able to tackle a couple odd jobs. Batteries charge in 30 minutes and really hold their charge. The entire line of 12v MAX tools is equipped with 12v lithium ion batteries. Overall: Inexpensive cordless drivers with good features and great performance. The Bad: Can’t replace a heavy-duty drill driver or impact driver. The Good: Light duty jobs very compact lightweight LED light metal belt hooks magnetic bit holders. While these tools can’t replace a heavy-duty set, they’ve become my go-to choice for many small jobs. They include some nice features like the belt hook and magnetic bit holder, but Porter Cable still managed to keep the price competitive. Porter Cable has done a great job keeping these tools lightweight and versatile. We’ve already reviewed the new 12v Clamp Saw, and today we have the opportunity to review the Porter Cable 12v Cordless Drill Driver and Impact Driver. Porter Cable is also a contender, unveiling their own 12 volt set last August, and they were kind enough to let us try them out. Bosch has a 12 volt lineup and, more recently, DeWALT released its own cordless, compact series. ![]() A lot of manufacturers are pushing into the sub-compact market.
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