Porter-Cable 7424 3.7 Amp 6-Inch Variable-Speed Random-Orbit Polisher

Thursday, January 25th 2007

No swirls, no sweat, and a supreme shine every time: That’s what this Porter-Cable random-orbit polisher promises – and delivers. The way it’s designed, most people will be able to control the tool with one hand, whether it’s being used as a polisher or as its original purpose, a random-orbit sander. For those with smaller hands or less hand strength, just attach the auxiliary handle for a superior grip. It’s easy to operate, easy to handle... 

Porter Cable 371K 2 1/2 by 14-Inch Compact Belt Sander Kit

Wednesday, January 24th 2007

The 371K belt sander fits in the palm of your hand. The 371K Compact belt sander is the perfect compliment to your heavy duty 3- by 21-inch or 4- by 2inch belt sander. The compact design offers hand held control and features a 2-½ by 14-inch belt for those applications where a bigger bulkier sander won’t work. Whether you’re scribing, chamfering, edge sanding, or doing a small surface prep, you’ll look to this tool to tackle the... 

Porter-Cable 42234 Corner Chisel

Monday, January 22nd 2007

This corner chisel is used for squaring corners to accept lock face. Just place this self-aligning chisel on corner and hit lightly with a hammer, and lift the chip out with a chisel, for a perfect 90 degree square corner. It will save many hours of work, and ensures a perfect fit. It measures 2-3/4 inches long, with 3/8-inch cutter edge.

Porter-Cable 42690 Edge Guide (for Models 100, 690, 691, 693, 891, 892, 893 Routers)

Monday, January 22nd 2007

This edge guide is an accessory for Porter-Cable routers, model no. 100, 690, 691, 693, 891, 892, and 893. It features solid construction, with an anodized, extruded aluminum body for strength and durability. The dual sliding and lockable adjustment mounts, let you quickly slide the edge guide to the general area needed. Just lock down the first slide, and rotate the fine-adjust knob, to put your edge exactly where you need it. It’s extremely... 

Porter-Cable 557 7.5 Amp Plate Joiner

Monday, January 22nd 2007

Though this Porter-Cable tool is priced higher than comparable DeWalt and Makita models, the 557 is Amazon.com’s top-selling plate joiner. Its success is perhaps due to its very powerful 7-1/2 amp motor–the largest in the industry–which turns the blade at 10,000 rpm and does an excellent job of making clean cuts in any kind of wood. As well as cutting slots for the standard no. 0, 10, and 20 biscuits, Porter-Cable’s joiner... 

Porter-Cable BN200A 3/4-Inch to 2-Inch 18 Gauge Brad Nailer

Sunday, January 21st 2007

This Porter-Cable 18-gauge, 2-inch brad nailer is a compact, comfortable-to-carry unit that might not offer quite as many extras as other (more expensive) units, but it’s very reliable and does its job well. This nailer shoots standard brads from 3/4 to 2 inches long and has an anodized magazine with a reload indicator. The die-cast aluminum body is lightweight but still very strong, and the handle is comfortable to hold, even over long periods... 

Porter-Cable 352VS 8 Amp 3-Inch by 21-Inch Variable Speed Belt Sander with Cloth Dust Bag

Sunday, January 21st 2007

Porter-Cable’s 3-by-21-inch belt sander features an all-metal housing that gives the tool a solid feel, makes it tough to damage, and lets you sand effectively without having to press down. This sander also does a great job of keeping belts centered, a terrific bonus because there’s nothing more frustrating that having to constantly re-center a belt. According to Porter-Cable, the all-metal housing accounts for the centered placement... 

Porter Cable 371K 2 1/2 by 14-Inch Compact Belt Sander Kit

Sunday, January 14th 2007

The 371K belt sander fits in the palm of your hand. The 371K Compact belt sander is the perfect compliment to your heavy duty 3- by 21-inch or 4- by 2inch belt sander. The compact design offers hand held control and features a 2-½ by 14-inch belt for those applications where a bigger bulkier sander won’t work. Whether you’re scribing, chamfering, edge sanding, or doing a small surface prep, you’ll look to this tool to tackle the... 

Porter-Cable CFFN250N 16 Gauge Finish Nailer 18 Gauge Brad Nailer Compressor Combo Kit

Saturday, January 6th 2007

To be honest, we looked twice at the price, certain the folks at Amazon had made a mistake. But sure enough, they’re right–and so is the price. Porter-Cable makes some of the best pneumatic tools in the industry, and these nailers are two prime examples. The 16-gauge is sturdy, compact, lighter and quieter than you’d expect with a grip even smaller hands can get around. Great balance, easy depth-of-drive adjustment, and a pleasure... 

Porter-Cable FR350MAG Round Head 2-Inch to 3-1/2-Inch Framing Nailer with Magnesium Housing

Saturday, January 6th 2007

This magnesium round-head framing nailer from Porter-Cable is a rugged, lightweight piece of equipment. The nailer’s magnesium housing is several pounds lighter than regular models, but it still offers the durability you expect on the job site. We didn’t notice any difference structurally from nonmagnesium models, except for the obvious difference in weight–which is a pretty big deal, considering a framer wields a nailer more than...