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Porter-Cable Lock Boring Jig Review The folks at Porter-Cable recently sent me their PorterCable 511 Cylindrical Lock Boring Jig Kit Installation Kit to review and evaluate. This jig is used to drill precise holes in doors to allow you to install cylindrical knob sets and deadbolts. It will fit door thickness measuring 1-5/16 to 2-1/8-Inch. The beauty of using a…
Handheld Planers: Carpenters have been using handheld power planes to adjust doors and plane down cabinets and other boards for years. The portable handheld power planer has been a huge time saver on the job site. Handheld planers typically come with a 3-1/4-inch-wide plate and use two carbide cutting blades. These blades have two sharp…
PORTER-CABLE 495PK Compact Router Fixed / Plunge Combo Kit ~ Review The folks at PORTER-CABLE recently sent me their 1 1/4 hp router fixed/ plunge combo kit [495PK] to evaluate. First Impression: I have used a PORTER-CABLE router for 18 years. Recently my 1- 1/4 hp router burnt out after 15 years of reliable use so this review…
PORTER-CABLE Orbital Reciprocating PC85TRSOK TigerSaw™ Review PORTER-CABLE recently sent me their new PORTER-CABLE Reciprocating TigerSaw PC85TRSOK to evaluate. the TigerSaw is perfect for cutting applications, including wood cutting, metal cutting, masonry cutting and demolition. First Impression: The PORTER-CABLE Reciprocating TigerSaw PC85TRSOK has a 8.5 AMP motor and weighs only 7.3 pounds. Its compact and lightweight. The TigerSaw™ features an 1- 1/8” blade stroke…
PORTER-CABLE With Tool-Free Guard Feature® Launches New 4-½” Slide Switch Small Angle Grinders PORTER-CABLE announces the launch of its new 4-½ inch Small Angle Grinders (PC60TCTAG and PC60TAG) that are designed to offer contractors performance, ergonomics, ease of use and durability for tough jobsite applications including grinding and cutting metal, cleaning and finishing surfaces, and…
PORTER-CABLE Reciprocating and Orbital Reciprocating Saws PC75TRS and PC85TRSOK TigerSaw PORTER-CABLE announces the launch of two new reciprocating saws – a 7.5 AMP non-orbital model (PC75TRS) and an 8.5 AMP orbital unit (PC85TRSOK TigerSaw™). The two saws offer users the speed of cut they require for many applications, including wood cutting, metal cutting, masonry cutting,…
PORTER CABLE Random Orbital Sander 97455 Review PORTER-CABLE recently sent me their Low Profile Random Orbital Sander #97455 to evaluate. I had heard that this sander had a new and improved “ENDURATECH™ ” motor technology. This technology is supposed to improve productivity, durability and control of the tool. I was curious to see if it lived up…
PORTER-CABLE 12 Volt MAX Lithium Cordless Power Tools A few months ago Porter-Cable released a new line or lithium powered cordless power tools. I’m a big fan of the 12 volt cordless tool line as they offer professionals and do-it-yourselfers a compact, light weight and powerful tool that doesn’t break the bank. Porter-Cable sent me…
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