Customer Reviews

Porter-Cable 2610 3/8-Inch Keyless Drill

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I'd originally went for the keyed chuck, agonized, then decided on the ease and simplicity of the new keyless model.

The box arrived and it looks good, typical P/C classy looks and design...

Really well balanced and fits the hand, pop in a new bit, and WOW, the thing has TURBO power, mortising out a 2x6 with a 3/8 bit just like it was punching through a sheet of paper, in about the same time!

Thank god for powerful drill motors, no more chugging along with a Ryobi cordless, this thing just zips through a workpiece.

Thanks again, P/C for all your cool tools...

Roly the Woodpecker, near Seattle

I purchased this Porter-Cable drill, and after a short tryout I returned it. This is a tool that has excellent design, but is poorly manufactured. The drill is noisy, and it sounds like the bearings won't last. It has a great clip on the side, but it's plastic (and should be metal). It probably won't take too long to break it. The trigger feels rough, and it's hard to modulate the speed properly. When I pull the trigger, the drill "jumps" about one third of the time as it starts up. Not exactly good for accuacy.

Don't get me wrong - I have lots of Porter-Cable tools that I'm very satisfied with. I own their saws, sanders, etc. Since I am so happy with their other products I ordered this one. Unfortunately, it does not compete with others like Milwaukee that only cost a little bit more. Porter-Cable should have spent (and charged) a little bit more on this product since the design is so good. I'm sorry I can't recommend it.

One last thing -- I sent a message on the Porter-Cable web site about the way the drill "jumps" when it starts up. They promise a two business day response time. I have never received a response! If they are not going to honor their policy, they need to take the email support feature off their web site.