Factory-Reconditioned Porter-Cable 9878R 14.4-Volt 1/2-Inch Cordless Drill Kit

by Porter-Cable

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

This cordless driver/drill from Porter-Cable has a 1/2-inch keyless chuck that is easy to adjust and reacts quickly to the trigger. It offers 360 inch-pounds of maximum torque, a 20-position clutch, and a two-speed gearbox with a maximum speed of 1,450 rotations per minute. There's plenty of power for almost any home-based project, as well as many professional applications. The battery has an extremely tough slide-on attachment design that is almost impervious to wear, and the grip is comfortable and well balanced. We especially like the rubber portions of the grip, which add friction and make it feel more secure in your hand than tools with all plastic grips. It also comes with its own plastic case, a double-ended bit tip, and a diagnostic charger with an LED warning system. Overall, it's relatively lightweight and, in our opinion, as solid as any drill/driver we've used. --Jonathon Tudor

From the Manufacturer

Factory-Reconditioned Porter-Cable 9878R 14.4-Volt 1/2-inch Cordless Drill Kit

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 17.1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000056TM9
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 9878R
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #857,499 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Worth the money, January 19, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Factory-Reconditioned Porter-Cable 9878R 14.4-Volt 1/2-Inch Cordless Drill Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

In my job, sheetmetal mechanic portability and durability are two of the most important factors dealing with hand tools.The 3/8 and 1/2 inch porter cable drill meets those demands.With the dual gear switch you can adjust the speed and with the torque adjustment you can ensure to eb on the safe side when using the drill motor as a driver for screws or bolts 5/16 up to 1/2" I would recomend the 1/2 drive for larger bolts. Whether I'm on the ladder or a scissor jack I have enough other tools in my pouch so dragging cords chuck keys etc makes my job more hassle. The portability of this item is great,as for the flashlight now talking about brightness it will definately give you some serious light as well with its rotary head making it hands free it will stay on most horizontal surfaces or if needed upsidedown it may be secured with a small rope thereby allowing to have the light over your shoulder and rotate the head as required. Battery charges in a resonable time allowing for continuous use have one on the charger and oprating with one. The draw back I've found is the keyless chuck ensure chuck is tight or it will cause the dill bit or driver to stop while penetrating the material being drilled a regular key chuck would ensure proper tightness without jaw damage and a satisfied user Bothe portability and durability are highly accented byt eh sturdy case housing the dill light charger and battery. Sap it lock its less the weight of a tool box and it may be maintained in limited sopace such as a gan box taking up very little space as well protecting it from the enviroment dirt grease etc. Good choise

4.0 out of 5 stars Richard a sheetmetal journeymen from Michigan, January 19, 2003

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Richard (Canton, Mi United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Factory-Reconditioned Porter-Cable 9878R 14.4-Volt 1/2-Inch Cordless Drill Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've had this drill for over 2 yrs and just love it. I've tried the millwaukee and dewalt, give me the PC everytime.