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Porter-Cable 9978 14.4-Volt Ni-Cad 1/2-Inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit | 
| Brand: Porter-Cable
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $356.53
Buy New: $159.95
You Save: $196.58 (55%)
Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 1694
Media: Tools & Hardware
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 15
Dimensions (in): 16.3 x 14.1 x 4.5
MPN: 9978
Model: 9978
UPC: 039404126320
EAN: 0039404126320
ASIN: B00006S7CV
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 2 14.4-volt 2.0 amp hour batteries | | • | Interchangeable Grip to Fit handle inserts | | • | 420 in/lbs torque, 20 position clutch | | • | Two speed gear box, 0-450 and 0-1400 RPM | | • | 1-year warranty/30 day performance certificate |
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Product Description
14.4V, 1/2" Drill Kit, GTF Grip To Fit Customizable Handle, Includes 3 Inserts For A Great Feel, 1/2" Single Sleeve Chuck, 450/1,400 RPM, 21 Clutch Settings, 420INLB Torque, Includes 2 Batteries, Case, Charger, Bit & Manual.
Amazon.com Review
Imagine the feel of 420 inch-pounds of torque in your hand. That's what this awesome drill/driver delivers in the lock-up position, powered by a 14.4-volt battery. Because of the two-speed gearbox, you've got drill speed ranges of 0 to 450 rpm and 0 to 1,400 rpm. Its 1/2-inch ratcheting chuck is keyless, and the 20-position clutch takes care of drilling and driving into all kinds of material. You'll never regret a Porter-Cable purchase; their drills are among the best on the market. But here's one more reason to go with this model if you're in the market for a cordless drill/driver: the interchangeable Grip-to-Fit handle inserts. Having grappled with tool handles that were too big to control, we think this system is a great idea. There are manly sized grips included, of course, but for the woman woodworker or cabinetmaker, welcome to a delight--small grips! You just can't go wrong. --Kris Jensen-Van Heste
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| Customer Reviews: Read 2 more reviews...
 Just a Black and Decker in different skin July 11, 2007
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
Before I found out the fact Porter-Cable/Delta had been to sold to B&D, I found Porter-Cable tools to be of high quality, and very reliable. Alas, the future is quite dark for Porter/Cable loyalists. For now you will get no more than grown up toys not a high quality professional tool Porter-Cable was famous for. Now though instead of replacing my Porter-Cable tools with more Porter-Cable, I will look elsewhere for the same level of quality.
Do not get me wrong, once upon a time B&D made very good power tools, but in the last 15 years or so I have found them suspect, even the more jazzed up DeWalt, so called porfessional tool, is not what it once was. What a mess.
Disappointed with service attitude March 13, 2006
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
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.
 PorterCable 14.4volt cordless drill/driver Model 9978 February 5, 2006
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I have only just recently(Jan 2006)got my drill motor. In the few times used,the balance is good and power is fine. Getting the second battery is a must. I only use it for home use so after 3+weeks of sitting I picked up the drill and the charge left in battery pack was great.
A 1/2inch keyless chuck came with tool, but I'm going to change to 3/8" chuck because I mostly use drills below 3/8". The 1/2" does not close tight on small drills.
PC 14.4 Driver Drill July 20, 2005
11 out of 13 found this review helpful
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.
 Porter Cable continues to provide outstanding tools. February 28, 2005
9 out of 12 found this review helpful
I agree with most of the reviews I read on line. As a professional who uses my "Two" 9978's every day along with a couple of older 14.4 volt models, Porter Cable, for my money is
the choice. The adjustable hand grips are a real plus when using your drill all day long. The batteries hold a charge for a good long time, even under constant use. I read another review that gave what I consider unfair critisism, and inaccurate facts associated with this drill. People should stick to the facts, and not give a tool a bad wrap because of their own lack of knowledge and familliarity with a product!
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