Porter-Cable 9978 14.4-Volt Ni-Cad 1/2-Inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit |  | Brand: Porter-Cable
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $356.53
Buy New: $184.99
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Seller: bwwoodworks
Rating:  reviews
Sales Rank: 67412
Media: Tools & Hardware
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Battery Type: NiCAD
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 16.3 x 14.1 x 4.5
MPN: 9978
Model: 9978
UPC: 039404126320
EAN: 0039404126320
ASIN: B00006S7CV
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Compact 14.4-volt cordless hammer drill with 20-position torque control up to 420 in./lbs. | | • | Dual speed settings: Low speed, 0-450 RPM; High speed, 0-1,400 RPM | | • | 1/2 inch keyless chuck for quick bit changes | | • | Interchangeable Grip-to-Fit handle inserts give a custom feel to the grip | | • | Includes two battery packs, diagnostic charger, storage case, bit, and operating manual |
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Amazon.com Product Description
The Porter-Cable 9978 14.4-Volt Cordless Hammer Drill kit with 1/2-inch keyless chuck is a compact hammer drill with outstanding power and torque. The 9978 can handle heavy jobs due to its 20-position clutch that lets you dial in the perfect torque level as high as 420 in./lbs. The dual-speed gearbox drives the clutch from 0-450 RPM in low and 0-1,400 RPM in high. The 9978 comes equipped with two rechargeable 2.0 Amp/hour battery packs and an advanced diagnostic charger that monitors the batteries while being charged. This kit also comes with a carrying case with on-board storage for bits.
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| Customer Reviews:
 recommend May 23, 2004
17 out of 18 found this review helpful
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)
Disappointed with service attitude March 13, 2006
N. E Smith (Mandeville, LA United States)
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
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 I received from Porter-Cable after notifying them of the defect. Their (we aren't going to do anything about it response) did not even say, Sorry. From what I have read and heard, Panasonic is the way to go for top quality. I have a lot of Porter-Cable tools but it may be time to move on to another make.
Porter Cable continues to provide outstanding tools. February 28, 2005
Steven R. Phare (Richland,Wa.)
9 out of 12 found this review helpful
I agree with most of the reviews I read on line. As a professional who uses my "Two" 9978's every day along with a couple of older 14.4 volt models, Porter Cable, for my money is
the choice. The adjustable hand grips are a real plus when using your drill all day long. The batteries hold a charge for a good long time, even under constant use. I read another review that gave what I consider unfair critisism, and inaccurate facts associated with this drill. People should stick to the facts, and not give a tool a bad wrap because of their own lack of knowledge and familliarity with a product!
PC 14.4V Ni-Cad Drill October 17, 2008
Homestake Bldrs, Larry Truhe (San Jose, CA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought the PC 14.4v drill over 10 years ago. Up until 2-3 years ago it was my favorite drill --- the first one I'd grab if it fit the task. I liked the size of it, feel and balance, it had good battery life, plenty of torque, etc. I'm a general contractor so I have a number of drill drivers including 5 Makitas (old ones), 3 DeWalts, Bosch, and 3-4 more I can't remember.
Getting back to the PC; the clutch gave out on it a couple years ago. I had it repaired because I liked it so much. Within 6 months it went out again! so I didn't replace it. The problem is whenever I use one of my other drills I always wish I had the PC again.... so I've decided to get another one. Hopefully the clutch will survive on this one. If it doesn't I won't buy another PC. If it wasn't for that problem I'd give it 5 stars.
I've been disappointed with the battery life on my DeWalts which are otherwise good tools; the Makitas have great batteries, I've had some Makitas over 15 years and they're still going strong, in fact I only remember having one old 9.9v go bad and it must have been 20 yrs old.
I've used a Panasonic and was impressed with it. I would seriously consider it down the road sometime when I'm in store for something different.
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