Porter-Cable PCC520B 18-Volt Two-Speed Close Quarters Drill

Product Review

The Porter-Cable 18V Two-Speed Close Quarters Drill has a High Performance motor and gearbox that deliver the torque required for drilling through studs and joists. It has variable speeds and reversing gives users more control over speed for greater accuracy. The compact head size makes it easy to work between studs and in any other close quarter applications. It has a single sleeve 3/8-Inch chuck that provides high grip torque for excellent bit retention. It can operate at 0- 350/0-1,200 RPM -high speed for drilling and driving and low speed for high torque applications. It also has an integrated LED that provides visibility in darkened work areas. Compatible with Porter-Cable Lithium Ion and NiCD battery packs allowing users to use all Porter-Cable 18-Volt batteries regardless of chemistry.

Product Features

High Performance motor and gearbox deliver torque required for drilling through studs and joists
Variable speed and reversing gives user more control over speed for greater accuracy
Compact head size makes it easy to work between studs and in any other close quarter applications
Single sleeve 3/8-Inch chuck provides high grip torque for excellent bit retention
Compatible with Porter-Cable 18V Lithium-Ion or NiCd batteries

Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

Porter-Cable PCC520B 18V Close Quarters Drill Review, January 22, 2012

Pro Tool Reviewer "Co-Founder at Pro Tool Rev... (Lakeland, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Porter-Cable PCC520B 18-Volt Two-Speed Close Quarters Drill (Tools & Home Improvement)

Pros: Compact footprint, High-speed, Nice balance, No-shadow LED light
Cons: Taller design than a right-angle drill, No torque setting ring

I had some fun with this Close Quarters Drill when I pulled it out to install an under-the-counter CD stereo in a residential kitchen. Having the PCC520B allowed us to drill the four holes required as well as fasten the screws into the unit from within the cabinet. Given that the cabinet had a fixed shelf of just 9" in height, the Close Quarters Drill was the perfect tool for this application. I was able to get my hands in and a regular-sized 1/4-inch bit, which the drill powered through the veneered plywood with little difficulty.

The extended height of the tool may give you some difficulty if the perpendicular space is small, but otherwise the tool has ample power and lets you get your hand behind it with ample room to apply pressure for those jobs where you have to really push through. This would be the perfect tool,...Read more

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

fits in small spaces, January 21, 2012

J. Wrublevski "johnny" - See all my reviews

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Other than looking a little strange,I find beauty in function - powerful, fits in tight places, gets the job done. I would recommend.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

Drill, January 15, 2012

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My husband wanted the drill for Christmas, and he's pleased with it. He has other Porter-Cable cordless tools and they work well. I ordered the drill because I couldn't find it at a local store. About a week later, I saw it "on sale" at one of the big box stores for $20.00 less! I should have waited.