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

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)

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...Read more

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.