Specification
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #71808 in Home Improvement
- Brand: PORTER-CABLE
- Model: PCL318IDC-2
- Dimensions: 11.10" h x
8.46" w x
12.24" l,
Features
- At only 3.8 lbs. the Porter Cable compact lithium drill/driver reduces user fatigue when using for extended periods
- Lithium drill/driver features 2 position gearbox with high speed for drilling and driving and low speed for high torque applications
- Lithium drill/driver-foots 1/2-inch metal single sleeve chuck offers excellent bit retention and durability
- With a length of only 6.5-inch, the Porter Cable impact driver fits into tight areas not accessible by larger impact drivers and drills
Product Description
Includes Compact Drill/Driver - PCL180D, Compact Impact Driver - PCL180ID, Flashlight - PCL180L, (2) Lithium-Ion Batteries - PCL18BL, Lithium-Ion Fast Charger - PCLMVC
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
18 of 20 people found the following review helpful.
By seanwilliams78
I purchased the 3-piece kit, primarily for the impact driver (PCL180ID) which is included in the kit, along with the flashlight and drill. I have a seasonal job as a carpenter at a theme park, essentially constructing sets and facades - lots of 3/4" and 1.5" drywall screws. I was attracted to the Porter-Cable impact driver because it was rated highest in torque, and it was affordable. I am one who is often good at finding bargains, but for me, this was the wrong buy.The impact driver lasted about 8 weeks...after that, it had the telltale "burnt" smell every time I pulled the trigger - the brushes on the motor were already toast! It had become noticeably low on torque, and the batteries didn't last very long. The max RPM was also decreased. In short - the tool was dead. It still technically worked, but not at all like the first day I bought it. I didn't expect it to be a life long tool, but 8 weeks? I thought I could at least get through the summer with it. No such luck.*The brushes are not replaceable*, so the impact is essentially trash now. I already have a drill, and the flashlight included in this kit isn't much brighter than a candle with its old-fashioned, low power incandescent bulb (my 1x AA headlamp is several times brighter; I never found a use for the Porter Cable light because key chain flashlights were literally brighter than this thing. Why they don't step up to an LED, I have no idea.)So...1) Don't buy this impact driver if you plan on heavy or commercial use; it will not hold up. Look at the Makita or Bosch (externally replaceable brushes!) instead. For occasional or around-the-house use, it's perfect at this price point.2) The flashlight included is only useful if you happen to be stuck in total darkness and there is absolutely no other light source available.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
By tool man
I really like this set. I gave it to my father and got the Makita lct200w. This one is rated at 1600 in # but couldn't break my rav4 lug nuts. The little Makita btd142hw is rated at 1280 in # and actually did break them free. They were set at 80 ft # about 6 months ago. The little Makita is a beast. The power ratings are a joke. You just have to compare yourself, or trust the reviews. For wood working, or any other things, the PC is fine. I used the impact on small cabinet hinge screws and never spun a screw. I haven't tried the Makita very much so I don't know if it is going to accidentally spin a screw. I hope not. So far i like the Makita better. I would recommend spending the extra for the Makita. My 2 cents. 4 stars because I know it is not 1600 in #.I felt the need to edit this. After using the Alltrade 940759 digital torque measure, it turns out I have only been putting on my lug nuts at 65, not 80. My old torque wrench was way off. But, I've been doing that for the past 50,000 miles, so I may keep doing the same thing so that the Makita can still take them off. I'm not convinced it can take it off at 80, 6 months from now. None the less, the PC is still less powerful, and I guess this means that it can't break a lug at 65 ft #.
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful.
By Mike
I have barely used the drill so this review is about the impact driver. I like it a lot but I would prefer that it not go from zero to 60 in a millisecond. It is variable speed and can be made to go slow, but it is difficult because you have to barely pull the trigger. More than just a hair and it goes zoom. I suspect that they are all the same regardless of which make and model you get. Tools are getting much better but they still need improvement. The batteries charge fast and last a good while. I have not drained one yet with a impact driver but I have with a reciprocal saw that needs more power. The charger that comes with this set will charge either lithium-ion or Ni-Cad. The tools will also use either one as long as they are 18-volt. The bag is square and so is not as useful as one that is shaped like your normal tool bag with a zipper along the entire length of the bag.
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