Features

• 10000 OPM
• 2.3 amps
• Precision balanced, smooth fast finish
• Includes abrasive sheet

Reviews (7)

Porter-Cable Quality
The PC505 half sheet sander is the smoothest, vibration free wood finishing machine I own. I really wish I had made the purchase along time back, could have saved myself a LOT of time and frustration. The quality is outstanding.

Have been using since 1976
I've been using this sander since 1976. Back then, it was made by Rockwell. Porter Cable bought out their tool division several years ago. They know a timeless design when they see one and this sander needed no improvement. This is a heavy, heavy duty orbital sander. It uses its own weight to do the job. Using half sheets of sand paper, it cheaper to operate over the long run over having to buy round sheets that come 4 or 6 to a pack and can be pricey.

Since I've owned this unit, I've only had to replace the power cord, thats it, and it was in a production shop environment for 3 years. I have used it in place of a belt sander at times, with an aggressive grit paper, its that good. Highly recommended for the serious wood worker.

Mr Ed
This is the best power tool that I have put my fingers around. I have been using this sander for about 5 years and it still runs and acts like new. I have used cheap sanders and mid priced sanders and none of them were worth the money I spent on them. I finally broke down and bought this one and have been very happy with it every since. This sander will really do a job on sanding and a very good one at that. It makes short work out of finishing and is a joy to work with.

This is it
The best half sheet sander made. Mine is twenty years old and still going strong.

Best Made Sander
I have been refinishing furniture for 23 years and have used almost every brand of sander on the market. The 505 P.C. is the smoothest most dependable and maintenance free, not only sander, but power tool, I have ever used. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

This magnesium-coil framing nailer from Porter-Cable is a rugged, impressively lightweight piece of equipment, ideal for framers who want the capacity that a coil system offers. The magnesium housing is several pounds lighter than regular models but still offers the durability you'd expect from a job site nailer. Since coil nailers are commonly used for repetitious tasks, a lighter tool is a big plus--especially if you're going to wield it for an entire eight-hour day. Also, its handle is ergonomically designed, and its rubber grip is slip-resistant and comfortable to hold. The nailer has an easy-to-use depth-of-drive adjustment; a powerful, high-performance motor with adjustable exhaust; a refined feed mechanism that includes double cams and guides; and quick-adjust for all nail lengths. This Porter-Cable model accepts standard 15-degree wire-collated coil framing nails from 1-1/2 to 3-1/2 inches. The kit comes with a 1/4-inch NPT air inlet and 1/4-inch male quick coupler (with dust cover), oil for the nailer, wrenches, and an operating manual. --Jonathon Tudor ... Read more

Features

• One Year Warranty/30 Day Performance Certification
• Uses standard 15 degree coil nails 1-1/2" x .099" to 3-1/2" x .131"
• Magnesium housing--lightweight and durable
• Depth-of-drive adjustment to match the application
• Removable, non-marring tip protects decking and sheathing

Reviews (2)

A HEAVY workhorse
With a full coil of 3.25" nails installed, hauling this tool around is a chore. Nonetheless, I've been through 3 coils thus far and haven't had any misfires. Regarding toe-nailing, the one-shot safety mechanism is a pain in a butt when attempting to activate. The size of the gun limits you.
Regarding nails. I highly suggest you call your local merchants to see if they have coil nails in stock. I reside in the San Fernando Vally of California and drove to 6 places to find nails. Of course, if Amazon would learn to ship their products as stated (as in, coil nails), one wouldn't have such a problem. When shooting flush to the wood with the tank set at 120, the 3.25" nails countersink (on average) of 1/4". This is in reference to the VC coated nails.
Finally, unless you have an inline air filter installed, or auto oiling kit, I highly suggest you squeeze about 6 drops of oil into the air port of the gun before each day's usage.
PS: took about 13 business days to arrive. At the time I ordered, Amazon listed the gun available for shipping in 24 hours. What say you?

300 nails is better than 50
I recently purchsed the Porter Cable coil350 and have found that there is a great saving in time not having to reload your nail gun every 50 or so nails. The 300 nail coils also have very few mis fires, when nailing off sheating or decking it is a great time saver. It also is a lot safer when sheating a roof not to have to stop so often to reload. The coil350 has great power and has very few nails not to completely sink the full round head nail. ... Read more

Features

• One-year warranty/30-day performance certification
• Powerful sanding action
• Variable speeds
• Reduced noise level
• Designed for flush sanding

Reviews (5)

Nice Machine
If you are looking for a professional belt sander, this is the one to own. Porter-Cable invented the belt sander, and this shows why they are still the industry leader. The 12 amp motor does not bog down. The swivel feature on the dust bag will keep it out of your way, and it's quiet, unlike many competitive models. Simply put, it does it's job, and does it well.

A FINE MACHINE
This a fine quality machine. It really is very basic and quite simple in its design. Although not as refined as some sanders out there this unit does one thing well. SAND.The ability to adjust the speed is a must on any sander.This tool will easily withstand the daily rigors of loading and unloading your work truck.I do recommend upgrading the sanding shoe and I wish porter cable offered that as a standard.From the rugged american craftsmanship to its simplicity and fair price this tool is a big hit.Two thumbs up on this one.Now get out there and sand something.

Big bad boy
This sander is very high quaility, and will last for years. It is very powerful, you can sand anything in about 1/2 time compared to a normal belt sander, because you can put so much pressure on it. It works great and the dust bag is great, it holds alot of dust and has yet to rip. The sander is also very stable, ive used it for hours with no fatigue. the speed is also very easy to adjust, just with a simple flick of your thumb. I highly reccomend this belt sander.

Well-Built
This machine is a very well-built tool. On the downside, it is very heavy. The variable speed is controlled by a rotary knob on the handle instead of on the switch. This can be a plus as well as a minus. Overall I am very satisfied.

PC 360vs beltsander
I purchased this sander when they first came out. The dust pickup is not as good as the older model. The dust inlet is located on top of the driver roller. The older model (pre-whisper) had the dust inlet located at the back, near the bottom, of the driver roller, which pckup a lot better. The problem is enhanced with the lower variable speeds. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

If you're looking for a reliable random-orbit sander capable of fast, even material removal without bogging down, this sander is a great choice. Porter-Cable's electronic, variable-speed, 3.7 amp motor provides 2,500 to 6,000 orbits per minute. The right-angled gearing system allows it to maintain consistent speeds even when you're pressing it down into the work. For a sander capable of fast material removal, this product offers relatively little vibration, and the large barrel grip allows users to hold and operate the tool without excessive hand fatigue. While this sander uses hook-and-loop paper--making it easy and reliable to change paper--an adhesive-paper pad is also available. The full kit includes the sander, 80-grit disc, 100-grit disc, 120-grit disc, 150-grit disc, a wrench, and an operator's manual. --Brian Trinen ... Read more

Features

• One year warranty/30 day performance certification
• Aggressive sanding action
• Electronic variable-speed dial
• Random, swirl-free action
• 100% ball-bearing construction

Reviews (12)

Porter Cable 7336 - worth the investment!
I won a Dewalt DW421 in a contest about 5 years ago. I traded it in and paid the difference to upgrade to this sander. The first 2 or 3 failed out of the box with motor and/or gear problems. After finding one that performed properly I put it to the test. I have used the 7336 with the dust collection system to sand cultured marble sinks and smooth walls that I had recently plastered. The dust was minimal while using my shop vacuum. It performs very good to excellent in sanding both soft and extreemly hard surfaces. This is one of the best investments I have made in my shop!

long term user
For over 5 years, this has been my go-to tool, whenever I needed to do some sanding. It puts palm sanders to shame and my belt sander back in the box. I have also used it with a wool bonnet to polish my car, at lower speeds.
I would have rated it 5 stars except it is starting to die. The variable speed dial only revs the machine up half way, which is too slow for sanding. I plan to buy another and hope that Porter Cable (and Milwaulkie!) will start using better switches and variable speed controllers.
BTW, I have also used the dust collection kit that Porter Cable sells for this sander and would rate it 2 stars.

Boat and Cars
I bought this to polish and wax my 45' Boat. Special pads apply the polish a second pad applies the wax and a third bonet polishes the wax to a beautiful shine. This past spring I used it to sand the bottom of the boat. Extremely impressed with the waxing and sanding ability. As you might imagine, you need a lot of time to wax a large boat and this product cuts the effort in half. I also use it to polish and wax the cars. Best sander/polisher I have ever owned.

One of 6 sanders I own!!
I will now be able to put the other 5 sanders away.I have 2 belt sanders that will go though stock a bit faster but are much more difficult to control and with just one false move severe damage is the result. While the 7336 is just a bit slower it is a breeze to control. A big feature for me was the veritable speed as different wood requires different settings to maximize stock removal. I have not only been impressed with its ability to remove stock but also to put a glass finish on a surface. The hard maple dresser that I recently completed was the first test for a smooth finish and the 7336 scored a perfect 5 in my book. I would recommend this sander to everyone looking to replace a belt sander, palm sander or 1/3 sheet orbital sander.

All good
Have yet to have a problem with mine. Used it to strip down an old VW bug years ago. Still working to this day. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Porter-Cable's Power Plane kit is a great tool for professionals anddo-it-yourselfers that need full-featured power planes without busting their budgets. It has abeefy 6 amp motor that spins the cutterhead at 14,000 rpm, producing smooth cuts evenin hard woods. With a maximum planing depth of 1/8 inch and a rabbiting depth of 7/8inch, this Porter-Cable offers performance on par with any comparably priced model. Itfeatures an aluminum shoe with a V-groove for corner beveling. You can easily makedepth adjustments by turning the knob on the front and dialing up the desired cut depth.The full kit comes with a stout bevel fence, a rabbiting guide, carbide blades, wrenches,and a carrying case. --Brian Trinen ... Read more

Features

• One year warranty/30 day performance certification
• Easy cutting of wider materials
• Provides a smooth finish
• Adjustable beveling fence
• V-groove for corner beveling

Reviews (7)

Porter-Cable Power Planer
A must for interior and exterior slab door replacement. Most competitors' planers tend to slow and 'bog' down when using maximum cutting depth -- especially with hardwoods. This is my second PC Planer for home shop use. Like most other Porter-Cable power tools, this on is unparalled. Sorry DeWalt...

Solid well built tool
I've owned this tool now for about 3-months and have used it a quite a bit. I bought it to plane out bowed wall and ceiling studs prior to installing sheetrock (which is pretty tough duty because the wood is old, dry and hard).

Even pressing down hard at a full 1/8" depth, this unit cuts through wood and knots like a beaver. The motor keeps the blades spinning at full speed without bogging down.

Keep in mind that using a plane (manual or power) requires some practice and skill to perfect the outcome. You just don't slap it down on the wood and start cutting. Most attachments such as fences and guides will help provide some alignment assistance, but you'll still need to develop the skill. Once you get the hang of it, you'll find that it is a real time saver and provides far superior results over other triming, chiseling and planing methods.

Recommendations: * High Power - this is a must-have feature, anything less will be a source of endless frustration. * Heavy Weight - this is one of those times when you don't want light weight. You will need the mass to maintain constant travel and to keep the tool down on the work. * Parts Availability - Power planers are not very popular, so don't buy some goofy off-brand. You may need parts later such as replacement blades. * Safe(ty)... - Eye and ear protection is an absolute must with these tools. Not only do wood chips fly everywhere, they make a loud high pitched screech during operation.

planer
I have owned this planer for a couple of years, and it has been very helpful when I get in a tight situation and just need to take a little wood off. It can also take a deep cut in the wood, removing a large amount of wood with one pass. It is a light weight tool, and very powerful.

porter cable blew it
I,m a long-time finish carpenter and have used the Dewalt and Makita planners as well as this contraption. This one's a dud. What's with pushing a button to pull the trigger? That's fine for Harry Homeowner, but odd angle starts are next to impossible. And that little ridge at the top of the handle is annoying and painful. Perhaps I missed something when rabbeting with the Dewalt, but with the PC you are advised to move the blades; what a pain. The Dewalt has a strange, not altogether likeable foot on the base for setting the thing down while the motor spins to a stop. No such feature on the PC. It is also poorly balanced. The Dewalt was user-friendly right from the box. If it weren't the boss's tool and the only one on the job I'd send the PC back. The only strong point is that the fence slot seems more durable than the cheezy holes in the thin plastic housing found in the Dewalt. Hold out for the door plane, is my advice.

Pleased & Satisfied
I purchased this power planer to trim 10 replacement doors in my home. I just used it for the first time this morning. For the price the tool performed well. If I were a professional carpenter I would recommend buying a better, precision tool. For the handy man this will more than do the job. The quality construction of the tool, the solid tool box and easylight weight use, made this a pleased & satisfied purchase for me. ... Read more

Features

• Three year limited warranty
• 2.5 HP, 4.3-gallon oil-lube compressor
• Direct drive, no belts or adjustments are necessary
• Patent pending oil-lube system with ball bearing design
• Full roll cage with high flow regulator and dual quick-connects

Reviews (4)

A- compressor except for the regulator
I've been searching for a portable compressor for a couple of months now and near the end came up with three to chose from: the Emglo 55155, a Hitachi dual stack and this PC.

After looking at the reviews here, elsewhere and comments from a friend about his Emglo, I decided to go with the 2540S. My requirements were portability (60 lbs or so), oil lubed, at least 4.0 SCFM @ 90 PSI so I can use some automotive tools as well. Other compressors did meet these, but what draw me was the oil lube system that permits you to use it on uneven surfaces. This should be the norm! Other good things are excellent build (USA), non-ball type draincock (ice can ruin a brass ball), pressure release valve (to lower the pressure before you open draincock that can shoot projectiles), caged, not too bad noise level about 83 dbA (noisy street), lower running 1.3HP (2.5max) to not trip the circuit breakers, filtered intake (not output though) for longer motor life, shrouded motor for airflow from fan and good manual. Whoa! not bad at all.

Well, all is not well. The regulator unit is actually the weak link here, made of plastic and from Taiwan. Mine leaked just like the last reviewer had, so I opened it from the front and saw that the valves inside weren't centered to each other. The small metal cup also bit part of the plastic grommet retainer. Fixed all those, put a little non-petroleum lubed and it worked. Well I had to fix mine so I can work that day. The only thing I added at the universal coupler end is a water/air filter. It's at an angle but removable. It's been good so far. Hope this helps.

read the breakin directions
after you read the directions follow the break in procedure. add the oil before you fire it up. open the tank drain and run it for 20 mins with the tank drain open to break it in. then close the drain. after i used it to inflate some tires on various pieces of equipment i shot 25 or so narrow crown staples into some oak, no problems ( at 100lbs on the regulator. always check your equipment for the proper pressure). then to check the presure gauges i left the tanks fill. tank gauge read 155 lbs. regulator 145. i'm not sure why there is a difference, but the regulator control when it seem to be turned all the way to where it's tight, can still be rotated which i did until i reached 145lbs at the regulator. however, i stopped at 145lbs so that i didn't break it. hope this is helpful.

Great Little Compressor
This compressor packs a lot of power in a small package. It is relatively quiet and extremely powerful. The pressure controls are accurate which are very helpful in my situation. I look forward to many years of use.

Good compressor
Not that I know much about compressors, but this one seems like a good buy. I considered a few others, but for the price, I liked this one. The features that attracted me were the oil-lube, well protected regulator/switches/valves, and the nice "console" to hook up two hoses. (I think the only other unit offering all these features is that one from DeWalt) I think the noise level is about what I expected. From what I have heard/read, the oil-less designs are much louder than this. It's a bit on the heavy side, but so what.

My only concern that keeps me from giving it five stars is this: the owner's manual states that the compressor should cut-in and cut-out to keep the tank pressure cycling between 120 and 150 psi. According to the gauge, it only gets up to 135 psi. Is this a problem? Doesn't seem right to me.

UPDATE:
Based on the low tank pressure, I exchanged this unit to try another one. The second unit airs up to about 140 psi and stops. Seems to me that if PC is going to use the 150 psi as a selling feature, the unit should air up to 150 psi. I guess my next step is to make a trip to the service center to see if they can make some adjustments.

UPDATE #2:
The second unit went back to the store today, money refunded. This was due not only to the low tank pressure issue, but I also noticed that the unit had a slight leak. It would slowly leak down to the cut-in pressure and then cycle on. This is certainly not the product quality that got PC their good reputation. I think I'm done with PC's compressors for awhile. ... Read more

Features

• Easy to use
• Spring loaded
• Perfect 90 degree square corners
• 3/8" long cutter edge

Reviews (12)

Extremely Handy Tool
This is one of those tools that is so simple, but makes such a big difference in the time and finished results of hanging doors, cutting in lock sets, etc. Well woth the money, no serious carpenter should be without one.

Corner chisel works great
After reading mixed reviews of the corner chisel I ordered one anyway. I am a contractor specializing in finish work and it seems like most of the door hardware I use lately is square cornered. The tool works good at cutting and it usually removes the chips at the same time. Sometimes you just have to lift the chips out of the corner after they are cut. The only drawback that I found was the striking surface is rounded and can cause the hammer so slip off after hitting it. But the corner gets chipped out anyway, (I just hit it with the flat side of my hammer). If I was doing production work I would probably modify it to give it a little bigger footprint for more stability, and a longer body for better grip, and a longer stike to keep the hammer away from your hand. Overall, for a pocket tool, it is well worth the cost. I wish that I had ordered one years ago.

It's almost too good to be true, but it is !
When I first looked at this I thought, "How can it know the exact corner?" But it does. When routing out a template guided area for example, leaving a rounded corner, you park this in the corner, one decent whack with the hammer, and to my surprise, a perfect corner. It is a very simple device. It's a 90 degree blade that slides along a very thin outer shell-guide.
No more chisel-chisel-chisel, and difficulty getting the exact angles. It works as advertised. Saves a lot of time, and does a superb job. Highly recommended.

No Gimmicks Here
If you've ever installed door hardware with square latches and latch plates in a house where all the doors arrive with radius mortising, you'll recall how much time you lost chiseling out every corner of every mortise. Buy this tool. It's cheap and simple to use and is definately not a gimmick.

Gimmicky Gim-Gaw Garbage
Spring action! Perfect corners! Sure, my first reaction to this corner chisel was, "what a neat little tool"; however, after a couple of uses this novelty item now resides at the bottom of one of my tool boxes - and I'm not missing it. I make doors for a living and routinely have to have to square out notches for hinges. The Porter-Cable 42234 Corner Chisel doesn't get my approval for the following reasons:

1. It is difficult to sharpen.
2. It doesn't sit in my hand comfortably and on several occasions slipped when I tapped it, thus screwing up my corner.
3. I've already got chisels that can do this job; why did I spend ($) on this? ... Read more

Features

• One year warranty/30 day performance certification
• Provides a smooth finish cut
• Easy one-wrench bit changes
• Micro-set depth-of-cut-adjustment
• 100% ball-bearing construction

Reviews (7)

No substitute for the Porter Cable 310 production router
While this trimmer might be fine for quick roundovers and the like, it lacks the refinement and precision necessary for fine woodworking and production work. Careful observers will notice that the base and motor are not perfectly perpendicular to one another. There is too much slop in the height adjustment mechanism and set knob. Too, the base itself is not perfectly flat (place a sheet of 400 grit sandpaper on a flat table and run the base plate over it a few times. High and low spots will quickly become apparent.) All in all, the 7310 is very underwhelming in its quality and precision. As far as the "Rotozip" style trimmers go, the DeWalt and Bosch models offer better quality and refinement then this PC, though they, too, suffer from some of the same problems.

By far the better alternative is the tried-and-true Porter Cable 310 production router. This model has long been a favorite of professional cabinetmakers (the guys in my shop own two or three each), but it is somewhat unknown to the woodworking public at large. It is not made for mass market consumers (Home Depot/Lowes don't carry it), and PC has instead promoted the 7310 trimmer as its mainstay trim router. The 7310 trimmer, however, is but a shadow of the 310. Read some of the reviews on the 310 and you'll see what I mean. The 310 is truly a fine machine. At $100, the 7310 is not a great value. At $159, the 310 is worth every penny. Spend more now and you'll be very satisfied with the knowledge that you own the very best. More importantly, your work will show the wisdom of your choice.

Sadly, Porter Cable no longer sells the excellent offset, angle, and other optional bases for the 310. If you need these you can acquire them used or new-old-stock, but they are getting harder to find. The premium prices of these trimmers and optional bases found on Ebay attest to the loyal following the 310 has. These bases are available for the 7310, but you will still have to deal with the inferior design and quality of that trimmer. Again, go with the DeWalt or Bosch if you need a complete trim kit with all the bases. If you don't need them, get the 310 and you'll be set for life. You'll be glad you did.

Lame Base
I've found the height adjustment clumsy and the knurled knob to be hard to sufficiently tighten by hand (it creeps with use). The best trim router out there is their 310P production trim router.

This is the one to get
When reading Woodworking with a router, I noticed the author stated, that after getting a standard size router, your second router should be a laminate trim router. It is so versatile. Since it is smaller than most routers, it is more manageable. Shop made jigs using a router, are best done with one of these. Since it takes the standard 1/4" bits, it makes it a convenient, multi use tool.
If you do a lot of counter top, laminate work, their combo pack, with the different bases, is the top choice. Saves a lot of money over buying the individual bases.
I looked at some overseas, and the Ryobi model, and decided to spring for the Porter Cable. The metal base, and fine adjust feature, and metal housing, set it apart. This is a professional level piece of equipment. Should give you many years of trouble free performance.
When you are doing fine work, the lightness, and ease of visibility afforded by this router, is unmatched.
If I had to be critical of it, I would say that when changing a bit, I remove the base, which isn't that hard, for easy access. The base is designed to come on and off real easy, since it is one part of a multi base system.
All in all, definitely 5 stars. The more you use it, the more it will become your favorite one.

Great little Machine
This trimmer is a real pleasure to use; great balance, comfortable for extended periods of use. Its drawback seems to be the difficulty in changing bits, the 1/4" bit shanks are extremly tight in the 1/4" collet. Overall it is one of the more well balanced laminate trimmers that I have.

JEWEL OF A TOOL
This little router works great!
I find myself using the 7310p router where I used my
heavier routers before.
It's great for cutting out laminate pieces and trimming.
It's also great for those chamfers, roundovers, etc. along a long narrow edge where a larger router is harder to hold level down the edge.
It fits in your hand well for one hand work and is easy to use
holding it sideways.
It's kind of loud, but what router isn't?
ANYONE WHO OWNS A ROUTER SHOULD HAVE THIS IN THEIR ARSENAL FOR THOSE 1/4" BIT JOBS. ... Read more

Amazon.com

All circular saws are not equal. This one would sit above the rest even if all that set it apart was its blade-change system. No more wrestling with wrenches—-say hello to Porter-Cable's Quik-Change keyless, tool-free blade change setup. It's ingenious in its ease and simplicity. But the good news doesn't stop there. It's aggressive and powerful, cutting cleanly through whatever you feed it. The electric brake feature will bring the blade to a full stop in an amazing two seconds. Some other really nice features distinguish it, too, like the on-board cord clip that keeps the power cord clear of your cutting line. And the built-in dust port that rotates 205 degrees for efficient dust collection with a 1-inch outlet. Even the handle gets a nod from us, with its soft, comfortable grip. Miter capacity is a versatile 0-50 degrees, and of course, there's a super-accurate positive stop at 45 degrees. Whether you're a dedicated home do-it-yourselfer or a professional, you can't go wrong with this saw.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste ... Read more

Features

• Standard equipment: Saw, 18T carbide tipped Riptide blade #12800, case #907834, and operating manual
• Quik-Change keyless blade change offers tool-less blade changes in seconds
• Magnesium construction provides more durability and lighter weight at 9lbs
• 15, AMP, AC/DC, 10 lbs, 5,800 RPM blade speed with two second electric blade brake
• 100% ball and needle bearing

Features

• 1 year limited warranty
• High-powered, lightweight 9.6-volt drill/driver
• 220 in/lbs maximum torque
• 3/8" keyless chuck with two speed ranges and variable speed
• Two batteries, advanced diagnostic charger, bit-tip, and carrying case

Reviews (6)

Finally got myself a good drill...
I've had a steady stream of low cost cordless drills over the last fifteen years and when the built-in battery in my most recent one finally died I decided it was time to spend a bit more and get a much better drill. After much looking around I settled on the Porter-Cable 9820 as it appeared to be a great combination of power, features, modest weight, price, and included accessories. I also wasn't interested in spending $50-100 to get something that was really only just a bit better than all the $35 ones I'd bought and discarded over the years.

I've had the Porter-Cable 9820 just about a month now and have used it for several jobs, ranging from numerous household projects to rebuilding a redwood fence crushed by a 25' limb in a recent storm. It has proven to be everything I was looking for. I am particularly pleased to have two interchangable batteries, a fast and hefty charger, two selectable drill speeds, broad range adjustable clutch, controls that are very conveniently placed, and what seems to me to be a perfect combination of high power and yet comfortably handleable weight. I'm no power tool expert, but it seems very well made -- everything about it has a good, solid feel. And all at what I consider a very reasonable price.

Highly recommended.

Excellent So Far
I've only had this unit for a month so I will revise this review after some more time passes. However, I have used it for a fairly large project (built a large cedar wood shed) which required drilling a few hundred 3 inch screws. This drill is a good combination of size and power and unless you are a serious professional who needs all-day long-lasting industrial strength, this unit will do fine. You'll get a good long stretch out a single battery and by the time you could wear one out, the other one will have recharged. The two speed functionality is great (one for drilling, the other for bit driving) and I recommend it highly if you can spend the extra dollars for a drill that has it.

As far as construction and quality - you basically have two choices when it comes to cordless power tools. They're either made in Europe (Switzerland or Germany) or they're made in the far east (China, Taiwan). This is true regardless of the nationality of the name brand on the equipment. The stuff from Europe is of higher quality, but you'll pay for it. If you want to pay the price for a Bosch from Germany or a Milwaukee from Switzerland (I know it sounds funny that Milwaukees are not made in the USA, but that's the way it is) it may very well be worth it. If you're going the next price level down, you will have no choice but the far east. Porter-Cable (this unit is made in Taiwan) is a solid American company (division of Pentair, "PNR" on the NYSE) and their quality requirements should be much higher than lesser name brands that also build in the far east. As an aside, I don't know about you, but my 401k and my fellow American laborers have a lot riding on the success of American companies, so I prefer to buy from them instead of foreign competitors if the quality is just as good. Anyway, the construction of this unit seems very solid (I'll revisit that after some time passes) and the logistics of the layout are very good. The batteries pop in and out fairly easily and the recharger has a nice indicator to let you know the status of the battery (one thing about batteries - if they're fully charged, don't leave them in a running charger for days on end - take them out and recharge them when you need them). This unit is also a nice size and weight compared to the higher voltage units. You really ought to stongly consider just how much juice you need and not over-do the power. If you don't need the extra power don't get it because it'll cost you extra money and it'll cost you extra effort to use the larger unit. Overall - this is an excellent unit so far and I couldn't be happier with it.

Fantastic drill... goes and goes...
Decided that a 9.6v was a good weight/power trade off. This baby has a ton of torque. I've built several large planter boxes, a shed, and a deck with it - I've driven hundreds and hundreds of decking screws into pressure treated lumber, most of them 1.5 inches, but often 2.125 or 3 inch screws. You get plenty of run time out of each battery. Just the charge from one battery is usually enough for a moderate project (like a planter box with 120 deck screws (I used a second drill to do the piloting of holes and the P-C to do the driving)). If you leave the other battery in the charger you'll always be good to go. I like this drill so much that I was considering buying a second one.

Mighty-mite for around the house repairs and mods
I bought this little gem for attacking a few projects that I would have balked at with the corded B&D drill I have; like climbing on the roof to re-attach some trim that was pulled loose by the cable attachment. Putting down the subfloor for a small interior porch is a cinch also. Why 4 out of 5? Well, I used the little guy for putting 1" holes in hardwood in a standing cabinet my wife bought, and the 1st battery went dead just as I was getting through the 3/4" hardwood. Put the second fully charged battery on an just barely made it through the second shelf before that battery went dead. Had to finish the job with the trusty [$$]B&D. But overall, so far I really like the thing, though I wished there was a way to "test before I buy" I might have forked over the extra money for the 12v version.

Porter Cable 9.6
I bought this as a second, small job, cordless drill. I was surprised by the power. The run-time isn't as long as a more powerful model, but that's expected. I have found myself using this powerful, lightweight drill on more demanding jobs than I thought I would use it for. This drill would be great for all "around the house" projects, and it carries the dependability and longevity of Porter Cable. I am not disappointed. ... Read more

Features

• Great startup kit for new users of air tools and accessories
• Everything you need to get started with inflating rafts, balls, tires, cleaning debris from work space, drying wet surfaces
• 1 blow gun, 1 dual tire chuck, 1 inflator gauge, 1 wire brush, 2 1/4" F industrial High-Flo QC Bodies, 2 1/4" F industrial plugs
• 2 1/4" M industrial plugs, 2 male connectors, 1 F connector, 2 inflation needles, 1 tapered nozzle, 1 safety nozzle, 1 blow gun adapter

Reviews (2)

Don't order if you need it quickly
The "Usually ships within 1 to 2 weeks" availability is a bit misleading--I've been waiting three weeks for it, and Amazon's customer service can't give me any better information than, "If it doesn't arrive before a month has past, let us know."

looks good
Most everything you need and more....
A couple of things I would like to see is a better nozzle on the blow gun, and some explination of what everything is..... ... Read more

Features

• Random, swirl-free sanding action for a finer outcome
• 2.4 Amps for fast removal of stock
• Fits 5-inch hook and loop abrasives (5 hole) for easy installation
• 3/32-inch orbit range at 12,000 OPM for swirl-free stock removal
• Porter Cable SANDTRAP dust collection canister for a cleaner workpiece

Features

• Consistent power on every shot with internal piston catch mechanism
• Uses 22° 2" to 3-1/2" x .113" to .148" plastic collated round-head framing nails
• Nail lockout mechanism alerts operator to reload tool
• Tool-free adjustable exhaust
• Removable non-marring nose tip with on tool storage

Reviews (1)

Save some coin with a Porter Cable refurb!
My wife and I had the ambitious plan of finishing our basement. Since neither of us had any experience with home construction or woodworking, we decided that in order to do this right, we needed the right tools.

Considering the amount of framing we needed to do, a framing nailer was going to be a valuable tool. Being an important part of the process, I was concerned that a reconditioned tool might not be a good buy. I reviewed the details and as far as Porter Cable is concerned, a PC reconditioned tool has the same factory warranty as one fresh from the factory. Previous good experiences with PC tools helped me make the decision to get the FR350AR.

The nailer arrived in a large black plastic case. It came with a manual and a small bottle of machine oil. An inspection of the tool showed a little surface wear, probably from being put down on concrete or other abrasive surfaces, but PC molded sacrificial ridges on the tool body that take most of the abuse. The magazine mechanism was in good shape. It looked like the touched up some of the paint where it might have been chipped. All in all it was in excellent condition.

Saturday finally came and I was able to give the FR350AR a workout. I hooked it up to my PC pancake compressor that comes with the extremely popular brad/finish nailer kit, dialed in an initial pressure of 100 psi and hooked it up to the tool. There was a small hiss as the tool pressurized and was ready to go. I put on my safety gear and grabbed a stick of 3" ring plastic collated nails that I picked up from the neighborhood Lowe's. Nails are inserted from the rear of the magazine and pushed towards the front. You then grab the follower and pull it towards the back of the magazine and while still holding it, let it pull itself forward, pushing the nails into the firing mechanism.

While using the plastic tip, I pushed the tip against the 2x4 up on the ceiling joints and pulled the trigger. I heard a 'pop' with a little recoil and a nail was sunk 1/8" into the 2x4. The next test came when I started installing the studs. I removed the plastic tip to expose the spiked safety foot and put the plastic tip into the holder in the magazine. With the stud all centered, I placed the tip at a 45 degree angle and inch from the base of the stud and pulled the trigger. I nail shot into the stud and down into the base plate. It was left sticking out of the wood about 3/8 of an inch, enough to get at in case I needed to remove it. Excellent! The PC FR350AR will stop firing when you are down to four nails left in the magazine so you realize you need a refill. Insert more nails, readjust the follower and you were off and running again.

The pancake compressor seemed to do a good job holding up against the work I was doing with the nailer. I had it outside with a long hose run into the basement, so I couldn't hear it running. I didn't get any complaints from my neighbors so it must not have been running very often.

I only have two complaints with this nailer:

1) Although the tool is pretty balanced in my hand, the grip isn't spongy enough for my palm. The area between my thumb and forefinger was sore after all the nailing was done.

2) The plastic collation bits come shooting out of the nailer (from where exactly, I am not sure) and landed all around. I did find many bits in my hair afterwards so watch out for them.

Overall, I am extremely pleased with how well this reconditioned framing nailer has worked so far. I have plenty more work for it, so I will post an update another time for some long-term observations. ... Read more

Features

• Includes 1 year limited warranty on parts and accessories
• 4,500 rated watts, 8,500 surge watts
• 9 HP Honda GX270 OHV engine
• 7 gallon tank provides 13.4 hours of run time at half load and 8.7 hours at full load
• Portability kit with 10¿ pneumatic tires included

Features

• Includes pocket cutting bit, pilot hole bit, square drive bit and two wrenches
• 13 amps
• 1/2-inch through 15/16-inch thickness capacity
• Cuts 3/8-inch pocket and drills 9/64-inch pilot hole
• Fast hand operated cycle less than 2 seconds

Reviews (1)

great product !
I build cabinets part time and was looking for a better, quicker way to make cabinet face frames when I saw this pocket cutter on a T.V. show. I ordered it and was very surprised at what the pocket cutter consisted of: a rigid metal box, a heavy duty clamp and two porter cable router motors to be mounted inside of the box. A trim router plunges into the wood for the screw pilot hole, and a standard 1.5 hp router motor plunges in at an angle to cut the pocket. It makes quick, tight joints, but is only for use on 15/16" to around 3/4" material. If you plan to do a lot of this tye of work, I highly recommend this product. ... Read more

Features

• One Year Warranty/30 Day Performance Certification
• Powerful 9 amp motor
• Dual filtration system provides 99.85% filtration efficiency for fine dust pick-up
• Built-in outlet for use with power tools--vacuum starts automatically when tool is turned on
• Large wheels for easy maneuvering

Reviews (3)

Great vacuum
I just wish, for $330 they included a couple of attachements. It's not that I'm going to vacuum my living room, but just a little wider nozzle to pick up some saw dust or something after I make a mess.

What is happening is that I'm slowly grinding the long extension on the concrete. It's getting a bit worn, and it's only when I'm using it that I tell myself to go find an accessory to put over the end of it and I curse PC for not adding an attachment or 2.

I use it with my router, sander and chop saw. Not a lot of noise and great suction. Obviously what it was designed for, wandless tool dust collection.

Heavy to lug up stairs so I try to keep in in the shop.

Nice long cord and hose. a Very nice vacuum overall.

Nice and quiet
I purchased this vacuum for a small cabinet shop and am pleased to report that is quite superior to the Crafts**n (no names please!) unit I had been using. It has similar suction power, albeit through a smaller hose, but is vastly quieter than the "red screamer". The filter stays clean longer with fine dust due to the use of a 15 gallon bag prefilter, and the two stage filtration exhausts cleaner air than any single stage unit I have tried. The wheels allow for easier movement than the typical four swivel casters on most "shop vacs". My only complaint would be in the meager amperage limit of the built in 120 volt outlet which activates the device when used with devices like random orbit sanders. I would like to be able to use it with larger tools, such as a router, as well.

Powerful, Durable, & Quiet
After several models of Shop-Vac vacuums (they're all junk as far as I'm concerned) i decided to dig deeper in my pockets and get a decent vacuum. That led me to the Porter Cable.

Decent is an insulting understatement. This thing has power!!! With a clean filter this thing loves to eat nails, screws, rocks you name it.

This vacuum accidentally fell 9 feet to the floor below where I was using it. Nothing broken or bent. It didn't even come apart. Now that's durability.

With respect to the noise level during operation, it's the quietest vacuum I own (i have 2 shopvacs and a Sears Kenmore canister). It's even quieter than the Sears vacuum with bogus Whisper feature.

The only problem I have with this model is its weight. It's tough to carry up and down stairs even with the carry handle on the top.

Lastly, if you get the filter bags for this from Amazon, make sure you're getting the 15 gallon bags. the 10's are the ones they usually show you in the "related accessories" area. I ordered a bunch of them (the 10's) thinking they were 15's. The 10 gallon bags do not work well in the 15 gallon vacuum (they rip apart from the weight of what they're holding).

In a nutshell, you want quality? Buy this or the 10 gallon model. You won't be sorry. ... Read more

Features

• One year warranty/30 day performance certification
• 100% ball and needle bearings
• Miter lip on lower guard for no-hang-up cuts
• Dust chute deflects chips and dust
• Adjustable positive stops

Reviews (11)

Seems to struggle...
I've had this saw for about a year now and it I'm very dissapointed with it. It behaves as if the saw doesn't have enough power. As I'm cutting, the saw gets bogged down almost everytime I cut something substantial. I'm not talking about oak or any other hardwoods here, just regular old 2X4's! I'm stuck with it now, but wish I had bought the skil after hearing the raves about it. My old refurbished skil I bought for $29 in high school(1984) is still far superior and now this one sits and collects dust. If you're thinking blade, I tried that, doesn't seem to matter.
Good luck with whatever you decide upon.

Handy and hard working
I bought my Saw Boss back in 1995 to use while restoring a condemned house we bought in North Carolina. I can't imagine the number of boards I've cut with it. When used on a bench it cut through every piece of wood with ease, as long as I used blades that hadn't already been used to cut through TOO many nails. The reduced power (when compared to a 7 1/4 saw) was a major asset when I had to use the saw in awkward positions cutting away bits of old house. The saw would bog down before anything seriously dangerous happened. Being light, the saw could be used in a vertical position to cut through wall boards, and I even used it overhead with ease. The saw did not have a safety interlock which would have made it impossible to use for some of the cuts I needed to make. I don't know if the newer saws do, but I doubt it since this saw is designed for professionals. I, also, have some complaints with the stamped metal base, but in its favor, I dropped the saw from the roof of the porch once and bent the plate and was able to hammer it back into shape. An aluminum plate would surely have broken.
My point is, this saw really shines when used for construction and remodeling work, for making repeated cuts in a number of awkward positions. You don't get worn out just lugging the saw around. This is a perfect outdoor tool, even coming equipped with an extra-long cord. I can't speak for the shop, since in there I generally use my Dewalt chop box or Jet table saw.

I hauled around a worm drive
Back when I framed I hauled around a SkillSaw worm drive. As soon as I could I sold it to someone younger and stronger. I have known 2 people that framed their houses with the Saw Boss. I just finished building my shop with this and I still like it. If you have to get on the roof with a saw you sould have this one.

Lightweight but does the job.
The saw is well worth its price. It will rip through PT without slowing down. One of the reasons that I bought it was because the blade is on the left side of the motor and I really like that feature. The blade's cut is visable without craning my neck. The angle and depth for the blade adjustment are a snap to use and changing the blade is easy enough too. The little sawdust shoot has clogged up a couple of times, but it was simple and quick to remove and clean out. I am a woman, so the weight of the saw was an important detail. This saw handles beautifully. It is lightweight, but does the job.

Yow!
Nice little saw. MUCH easier to handle than my 7.25" B&D. I don't miss the difference in cutting depth since I really only cut sheet goods and 2x4's with it. The thin kerf blade really zips through 3/4" plywood with little tearing. The stamped sheet metal base is a little wimpy--would have preferred cast aluminum--but it works fine, really. All adjustments are easy and precise. The dust collection pipe works well, too. I would buy it again. Minus one star for the base--picky, picky. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

You've decided to tackle that tiling project in the bathroom, but where do you begin? The Porter-Cable 1500 wet-cutting tile saw can help. Designed to tackle small- to medium-sized tiling application, the saw cuts ceramic tile up to 14 inches in length and 2 inches thick and can handle 10-by-10-inch tile on the diagonal. It is portable enough to go with you just about anywhere. A powerful 7.4 amp, 1/2-horsepower German-made motor powers the 7-inch diamond wet-cutting blade, while a sturdy, dual-rack sliding table and rip guide ensure precise cuts. An integral water feed system provides superior blade cooling and dust control, and a flow-rate dial lets you control how quickly the water pump operates. The unit's rugged double-walled tub provides added durability. To ensure safety at home and on the work site, you can padlock the unit in the off position when it's not in use. Porter-Cable's tile saw is a smart buy for homeowners as well as professional remodelers looking for a portable unit. --Carl Thress ... Read more

Features

• One Year Warranty/30 Day Performance Certification
• 7.4 amp German-made Flex motor provides excellent cutting power
• Lightweight and portable for maximum versatility on the job site
• Rip cuts 14-inch tile, cuts a 10-by-10-inch tile diagonally
• Dual-track sliding table for accurate cutting

Reviews (10)

Disappointed.
I just set up this saw and used it to cut porcelain tile for a kitchen countertop. Assembly was simple and the instructions are short and clear. Unfortunately there are no adjustments to the saw arm or table to square the blade to 90 degrees vertical or parallel to the table slide. My saw was out of alignment on both. After an hour of digging through my collection of washers and repeatedly reinstalling the motor on the arm, I managed to shim the saw to the correct orientation. The motor has plenty of power but is the loudest tool in my shop (by far). Ear protection is a MUST. It took a very reasonable 15 seconds per 6" cut through 5/16" porcelain. The other design flaw is the tub is too short. When sliding the tray through the blade, the tray carries outside the tub and pours water on the ground. This makes a mess and requires adding water back into the tub to keep the required water level. I chose this over the MK-470 because it was Porter Cable and I liked the tub better. I would still buy a saw rather than rent one because no job should be rushed. But, I would probably buy a different one if I had a "do-over".

best of class tile saw.
Professional craftsman know that the Porter Cable brand can't be beat in the area of routers and sanders. I wasn't sure what to expect in the tile cutting area, so I didn't immediately go with this saw.

Some earlier negative reviews of this saw...prompted me to actually get the slightly cheaper MK sliding table saw instead. I was very dissapionted with that saw's design & quality and had to return it after wasting two days on the site and a lot of money in wasted stone due to wandering cuts. I returned it and decided to try the Porter Cable.

For a saw in this price range, or even for double the cost, this is the best sliding table design I've seen and used. It does have some "flex" in the table but it is very predictable and it is easy to consistantly get good results. My first task was to cut 70 1.5" by 10" border pieces in granite. All pieces cut square and quick.

The saw's engineering is excellent; while assembling the tool I kept wishing that everything was designed and built with this much care. Components that I thought were plastic...ended up being high quality polished aluminum castings. WOW!

The included dimond blade also appears to be of higher quality than some of the "clay-only" type dimond blades that other manufactures include with their saws.

Terrible value for the price
I had a $48 QEP saw before this wildly overpriced Porter Cable [one] and the $48 saw cut tiles more efficiently and accurately than this garbage. The bearings on my ...PC saw stripped within 6 months and I was told by my PC dealer it had to be caused by improper use, not faulty bearings. ...I will never buy a PC product again. Lousy saw and even worse customer service support. Buy it if you have to have lousy durability with a Proter Cable tag glued on it.

I'm satisfied
I've had this saw for over a year and have cut a LOT of tile with it. I've been pleased overall with its performance. The only complaints I have is the noise (ear plugs definately required) and my tabe is very sightly warped (because it sat out in the sun for a week). I would prefer a metal table with a miter attachment but I'm not willing to pay hundreds more for that. My table rolls smoothly and the cuts are always clean and accurate. Other tile cutters in this price range can only rip 12" tiles which is what ultimatly led me to buy the Porter Cable.

Just horrible.
I do tile and stone work for a living. This is the most
gosh-awful thing I've ever had the displeasure to work with.
First, let me say two good things about the saw.. it's
(1) light and (2) easy to clean up; making it great for
indoor work where you can keep this saw right by you
as your doing tile work. The tray holds very little
water (specifically you can fill it with about 3/4
of a spackle bucket.... so you don't have to go through
a whole big routine to empty the saw (i.e. dumping
several buckets of waste water outside)).

First, we at work nicknamed this saw "the screamer."
Albeit, the saw was modestly quiet when I first
bought it... but the bearings rapidly deteriorated
about 5 times faster than my 6 other wet saws!!!
I have to wear headphones. If it was any louder,
I'd probably go deaf. I'm redoing the bearings,
but I don't expect it to last. Junk saw.

Second, although there is very little "play"
[lateral movement) in the tray (a plus), if this
saw vibrated any more... I'd reconfigure it as
a jackhammer!!! I can't even keep a tile held
in one place unless I apply about 20 pounds
of pressure on the tile to keep it from shifting
as I'm cutting.

Target, QEP, SawMaster, Felker..., even MK...
anything but this horrible contraption.

Porter Cable has a good reputation. I've had
(errr.. my father, has had) Porter Cable drills
that still function and probably were made before
I was born... Good stuff.... but this is clear

evidence that just because a company makes
good drills... don't mean they know diddly
about making tile saws. ... Read more

Features

• Fits a variety of routers
• Machined steel
• No rust

Reviews (6)

Best on the market
For hardly a little more than the cheapie template guide sets you get a very nice one from Porter cable. The nice thing about it is if you have a Porter cable or Makita router you simply slip the guide into the existing hole in your baseplate and secure it with one of the provided nuts. Insert the right sized bit and you are now ready to go to work on whatever guide you need to follow. Much nicer than changing your base out with one of those universal kits , which use three screws to secure the guide to the base. If you need a template guide kit , you can't go wrong with this one.

Porter Cable Template Guides appear to be the standard
I'm a multi router owner person. It seems that no matter what router I am using, they all accept the Porter Cable template guides. They work in the Dewalts, Makitas, or course the Porter Cables, as the description says, but they also work in the Fein Rt-1800, and with the Bosch routers as well with the adapter.
Template guides are useful when routing out a piece of work using a template as a guide. The appropriate size guide to accomodate the size router bit, simply attaches to your plastic or metal removable center base plate, using the template guide, and a threaded metal securing ring. The gap distance between the outer edge of the template guide, and the leading edge of your router bit, is the oversize dimension you have to make your template. The template guide prevents the edge of the router bit from touching your template. The protruding nipple-collar accomplishes that. To accomplished routists that earn a duh no kidding award, but to the new guys on the block, that is key to know, and opens up a new world, and a reason to buy the kit.
The Porter Cable 42000 kit is made out of white metal. Their are some manufacturers that make them out of brass, but this kit is hard to beat. The price is right, and it does the job more than adequately. My one gripe is that they are hard to remove from the metal base plate in my Fein. No way to grip the spinninng bottom that sits perfectly flush with the plate. A huge rubber eraser might help. :-) I plan on coating them with WD-40 so that ease of removal doesn't become a problem. All in all a very nice set.

Porter-Cable 42000 9-Piece Template Guide Kit
The kit that I received did not appear to be cast as some of the Porter Cable sets apparently have been, but they may use stamping in their manufacturing process because they are obviously not "machined" (as in cut on a lathe). However, I found that these steel guides do not work nearly as smoothly as brass guides such as those available from Oak Park. The reason may be the cadmium plating doesn't seem to be very smooth. The brass guides are quite a bit more expensive but are very well machined. When I bought my Leigh D4 Dovetail fixture, I was advised by the Leigh rep at the woodworking show to not use the PC guides. Leigh can supply guide sets that are very high quality machined steel. I bought the Leigh guides and found that they are just as good as the Oak Park brass guides, but I still prefer brass for its smoothness.

Porter Cable Template Guide Kit
This kit came with seven different sized guides and two threaded rings to attach the guides to the router's base plate. The guides seem to be sized correctly but the general quality of the guides is rather poor. The pieces are advertised as "MACHINED", but are obviously NOT machined as the threads on all the pieces are showing signs of either casting or stamping. While the locking nuts DID thread onto each guide easily, it was discerning to see something with PORTER CABLE'S name on it with such obvious flaws. (...)

Not Recommended For Use With Leigh D4 Dovetail Jig
I purchased this product, specifically, to use with the Leigh D4 Dovetail Jig because I wanted to use half-inch router bits to cut the pins and tails in a through-dovetail operation. When doing this the end of the board to be routed rests at a 90-degree angle against the underside of the dovetail jig. What I discovered is that the templete guides are too long for this operation -- they descend lower than the dovetail jig fingers. Of course, the board can be lowered to accomodate for the difference, but then there is no support for the finger assembly, resulting in unevenly-cut dovetails. This set of template guides is not the answer if you are looking to route dovetails using the Leigh D4 Dovetail Jig. You will want to find template guides that complement the jig without having to make unneeded adjustments.

This is in no way meant to criticize this product for normal routing operations. Again, I purchased this product for a very specific task and subsequently found that it was not the right tool for that task. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Powered by a burly 15 amp motor, Porter-Cable's new 10-inch slidingcompound miter saw is winning the industry over. The saw's remarkably smoothslide action lets you glide easily--and precisely--through trim cuts, while thesaw's big motor hungrily powers through larger work pieces. Also, thanks to thewell-designed slide, this saw has the miter capacity to handle a two-by-twelveat 90 degrees and a four-by-four at 45 degrees. You can also miter up to 57degrees right and 48 degrees left, which comes in handy if you're working on acustom deck that features some tight angles.

Porter-Cable definitely put some time into the details of this saw. The railsslide underneath the saw's table, instead of above, which ought to betterprotect them, especially when you're transporting the saw. The tool also has abig table that gives plenty of support space for workpieces, making it easier tohold them securely in place when cutting. There's an electric brake (all mitersaws should have one), and the blade guard retracts smoothly. The D-handledesign makes the saw comfortable to operate with either your right or left hand,which is convenient considering the wide range of cuts you're likely to make.The work clamp makes it easy to hold pieces in place, keeping your fingers awayfrom the blade. We really like how the saw's base can mount on the edge oftwo-by-fours, creating a quick job site stand. Very clever.

A single onboard wrench makes all the adjustments, including blade changes. Thefence on this Porter-Cable is easily adjusted--in case it gets knocked out ofalignment. It's true, a guy could really rave about this saw for quite a while.The miter and bevel gauges are great, with embossed marks stamped into stainlesssteel, so it'll be just as easy to dial in the exact cut three years into thefuture as when you first take the tool out of the box (no chintzy stickers orattached plates here). The stainless-steel detents won't ever develop slop,either. Bevels are also easy to set. The three-wing screw lock is sturdy andholds tight, and there's good tension in the unlocked position--so the motor iseasy to move (it doesn't just flop over) when you're setting bevels. --JonGroebner ... Read more

Features

• Comfortable D-handle design allows for right or left hand use
• Dual-rod linear ball-bearing guides deliver smooth sliding action
• Powerful 15 amp motor easily handles large stock
• Cuts miter up to 57 degrees right and 48 degrees left
• Electric brake freezes the blade between cuts

Reviews (17)

Best Saw on the Planet
I've used a lot of saws and power tools in my day, and after looking at DeWalt, Sears, Bosche, and others, I found the Porter Cable 10" Slider to be the most amazingly accurate and comfortable to use Miter Saw. Don't bother buying any saw unless it slides. This Saw is not light. Degree markers are ON THE MONEY, right out of the box and easily readable. Just use a square to confirm the factory set-up. The rails slide like a hot knife thru butter, and the pull force is just perfect. Try a Freud 80 tooth "Red Blade" for Mill work and you can throw away your sandpaper. This saw ROCKS!!

PORTER CABLE 10" Sliding Compound Miter Saw
nicname: Flip, I found this saw to be of exceptional quality.I had alot of good saws to choose from and it was a toss up between this and the Bosch.The Dewalt is a great saw also but the blades are much to expensive if you plan on doing alot of cutting.The blade that comes on the saw is fine for semi finish work but you'll want to invest in a better blade preferably 80teeth and above for fine finish work.The only thing I found wrong was that the extra blade that was sent is for a table saw not a sliding compound miter(different hook on the teeth of the blade). I think whom ever purchases this saw won't regret it.Happy saw dust. :) feel free to drop a line or two

Great saw---Wish Amazon sold work clamp seperatly also...
Great saw...Makes accurate fast cuts....Does what it is supposed to do very well.....Amazon is great as always...

I needed a second clamp..I always like to have one on left and right........But Amazon doesn't sell this clamp seperatly...

After some looking around, I did manage to find it at:

http://www.toolpartsdirect.com/

Order Porter-Cable Part#: 895376

Hope this helps someone.......

Outstanding saw.
As a trim carpenter I have had the pleasure of using many different saws. This saw is excellent. I did change to a Freud cutoff blade since the type of trim work I do does require fine cuts. It has all the power needed to cut through some of the hardest woods and not bog down. I mounted this saw on a Stable Mate stand with extensions and it fits well. The saw is a little heavy to carry but I am willing to live with it. My congratulations to Porter Cable for a saw well done.

Right On
Been using this one for about a year now and it is right on the money. You set it a 45deg. and it's right there without any slop.I have been making both picture frames & doors frames and have not had one stitch of trouble. One thing in the negative, the dust bag is worthless. 90% of the sawdust hits the deck and not the bag. Not a problem big enough that would give a 4 star instead of 5. From what I read it seems to be a problem with most power miter saws. ... Read more