Porter-Cable 9978 14.4-Volt Ni-Cad 1/2-Inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit

by Porter-Cable

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Porter-Cable 9978 14.4-Volt Cordless Hammer Drill kit with 1/2-inch keyless chuck is a compact hammer drill with outstanding power and torque. The 9978 can handle heavy jobs due to its 20-position clutch that lets you dial in the perfect torque level as high as 420 in./lbs. The dual-speed gearbox drives the clutch from 0-450 RPM in low and 0-1,400 RPM in high. The 9978 comes equipped with two rechargeable 2.0 Amp/hour battery packs and an advanced diagnostic charger that monitors the batteries while being charged. This kit also comes with a carrying case with on-board storage for bits.

From the Manufacturer

Porter-Cable 9978 14.4-Volt Ni-Cad 1/2-Inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 15.8 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00006S7CV
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 9978
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #183,400 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars recommend, May 22, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Porter-Cable 9978 14.4-Volt Ni-Cad 1/2-Inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

durable, high quality drill, after 3 years of use the unit has held up, and I would recommend it over a dewalt 14.4 volt. I install cable and phone lines and am very satisfied with the performance (concrete, wood, brick etc)

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed with service attitude, March 13, 2006

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N. E Smith (Mandeville, LA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Porter-Cable 9978 14.4-Volt Ni-Cad 1/2-Inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

The Porter-Cable 14.4 Drill is well designed from a balance and handling standpoint. There is more than enough torque to handle normal applications that the tool could be used for. My drill/driver has been in use for more than three years,which I do not consider to be a long time for a $180 dollar drill/driver. Shortly after purchasing the drill one of the battery flanges broke from a minor accidental blow. Since the broken flange did not effect the operation of the drill, I did not consider the damage to be serious. A few months ago while placing a battery in its charger the charger's battery guides (plastic flanges that guide the battery connection to the charger) broke off completely. I assure you there was no excessive force of any nature beyond normal use that would have caused the failure. This charger failure renders the drill/driver nearly useless. I would have considered replacing the drill/driver with another 14.4 Porter-Cable if it were not for the thoughtless response that I received from Porter-Cable after notifying them of the defect. Their (we aren't going to do anything about it response) did not even say, Sorry. From what I have read and heard, Panasonic is the way to go for top quality. I have a lot of Porter-Cable tools but it may be time to move on to another make.

11 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars PC 14.4 Driver Drill, July 20, 2005

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David W. Wilkening "Beargrass" (Montana, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Porter-Cable 9978 14.4-Volt Ni-Cad 1/2-Inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

Purchased this tool 2 1/2 years ago to replace an aged Makita and used it lightly for home remodel and weekend projects. I'd say it has been a very good tool, but recently the clutch died despite the fact I rarely changed the setting. It also had the tendency for the chuck to loosen up during use and drop the bit despite being well tightened. I'm disappointed with the durability.