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Porter Cable 20v Max Lithium 1/2″ Cordless Drill

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Disclosure: I received a free product sample for use in my Father’s Day Gift Guide. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ.

Porter Cable 20V Max Lithium Drill Driver

If you are looking for a manly Drill this Father’s Day. Porter-Cable has you covered with the 20V Max Lithium Drill/Driver.

Standard Features:

Voltage: 20

Max Power: 330 UWO (Unit Watts Out)

Battery Type: Lithium Ion

Clutch Settings: 23

Speed: 0-400/0-1,600 rpm

Chuck Size: 1/2″

Tool Weight: 3.5 lbs

Porter Cable 20V Max Lithium Drill Driver

Awesome Features:

Torque Adjustment Collar

Porter Cable 20V Max Lithium Drill Driver

I use this feature a lot. What this does is help prevent over tightening screws, you can adjust the torque (turning force) so that the drill will stop turning the screw when it gets to the desired tightness. There are numbers around the collar from 2 – 22 plus a picture of drill bit. When drilling holes use the drill bit position. When driving screws set the collar to the number you need to tighten the screw. If you don’t know what setting to use set it to the lowest torques setting (#2), tighten the screw, if the drill stop turning the screw before the desired result increase the collar number and continue tightening the screw, keep increasing the number until you find the right setting.

Dual Range Gearing

Porter Cable 20V Max Lithium Drill Driver

On top of the drill is a switch that allows you to switch gears. Position 1 is for low speed, high torque applications and Position 2 is for high speed, low torque situations. You would want to use the low speed, high torque setting is when You are drilling into heavy material such as heavy gauge metal, stone or masonry. This setting is also good for screwing things in with the drill.  The drill spinning at high speed can damage the fastener head when/if the bit slips out.  When using the drill to screw something in you want a lot of turning power, i.e. torque. As for the high speed, low torque setting, use that when drilling through soft materials like wood.  Speed will get the job done faster.  Low torque is preferred because sometimes a drill bit can catch when drilling, especially as it comes through the other side and can prevent the drill from getting away from the driller, or even twisting the driller’s wrist.

Keyless Chuck

I remember growing up using my Dad’s drill and having a hard time holding the drill, holding the bit I was trying to put in and using a key to tighten the chuck. Most of the time it wouldn’t be tight enough so I would start drilling that the bit would come out and I would have to strat the whole process over again. But these days that’s not a problem anymore, now I can hold the drill handle with one hand and the chuck and the bit in the other and use my thumb to tighten the bit. Once everything is in place I use both hands to finish tighten and I am ready to go.

LED Worklight

I don’t do many projects in the dark, but when I do having a light come on when I start drilling and points exactly where I am drill comes in really handy.

Battery Fuel Gauge

Porter Cable 20V Max Lithium Drill Driver

In the past the only I’ve known that a drill battery needs to be charged is when the drill starts slowing down. This drill has Battery Fuel Gage on it, just press the button and how charge is left in the battery.

Porter Cable 20V Max Lithium Drill Driver

The battery charger has some helpful indicators also. The LED on the charger indicates the current status of the battery on the charger; the pattern next to the little symbol tells what the patterns mean. When the light is on continuously the battery is fully charged. When the light is flashing the battery is charging. When the light is flashing quickly the battery is bad meaning is it weak or damaged. When the light is flashing in a long, short, long short pattern occurs when the battery is really hot or really cold and the charger does not charge the battery; once the battery as returned to a normal temperature it will automatically switch into charging mode and start charging the battery.

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Comments

  2. susan quackenbush says

    We have are eye on the 20V Max Lithium Bare 6-1/2″ Circular Saw. We are retired now and all the time in the world for home repair projects.

  3. Margaret Van Bendegem says

    I don’t know how many times that our cordless drill has been useless because of a drained battery. I like the indicator feature on this one.

  5. Margaret Smith says

    My husband would love the 3.0 Amp Corded Oscillating Multi-Tool Kit with 31 Accessories
    PCE605K

  7. tracey barfield says

    My husband would love the 3.0 Amp Corded Oscillating multi tool 31 accessories there is somany times he has to change the tools he are using with this in a quick moment he would be ready to move on to finishing his project

  9. Ann Fantom says

    My husband would love the 20V Max Lithium Bare Cut Off/Grinder for Father’s day

  11. Natalie S says

    My hubby would love this! He would also enjoy the 4.3 Amp 1/4″ Hex chuck Impact Driver for use with his compressor.

  13. Heather Hayes Panjon says

    My Husband Would Love The 20V Max Lithium Bare 6-1/2″ Circular Saw!

  14. Hey Jen says

    Wait, you want me to pick just ONE thing? Pretty much any of the power tools. Especially drills.

  16. David Smith says

    I would love to have the 20V MAX* LITHIUM ION 4-TOOL COMBO KIT and the 14″ FLOOR 2-SPEED BAND SAW and also the 10″ JOBSITE TABLE SAW

  17. Sherrie C. says

    My husband would love the 20V Max Lithium Bare LED Flash Light and 20V MAX* Lithium Ion 4-Tool Combo Kit.

    callawishes(at)hotmail(dot)com

  22. Tarah says

    My husband would love the 3.0 Amp Corded Oscillating Multi-Tool Kit with 31 Accessories for all his around the house projects.

  26. Deborah Wellenstein says

    My husband wants all of it-but to pick just one the 20V MAX LITHIUM BARE JIGSAW.

  27. RICHARD HICKS says

    My Dad is a tool freak and would love the 20V Max Lithium Bare Cut Off/Grinder

  29. Bobbie Smith says

    My husband would honestly LOVE to have all the tools, but I think he would also like the 3.0 AMP corded oscililating multi-tool kit with 31 accessories

  30. Rebecca Graham says

    My husband would like the 3.0 Amp Corded Oscillating Multi-Tool Kit with 31 Accessories.

  31. Priscilla Benavides says

    My husband and the daddy of the house said he wants a retro game system of the name of Super Nintendo!

  32. Crystal F says

    My hubby would also like the 20V Max Lithium Bare LED Flash Light. Thank you!

  34. Lauren says

    Whew! Um…which one don’t I want? We just moved into our first house 5 months ago and my husband’s tool arsenal is pretty empty. He would love any of them! For the most diversity, I’d have to say the 4-in-1 tool.

  35. joni says

    My husband would get a lot of use out of the 30 GALLON SINGLE STAGE PORTABLE AIR COMPRESSOR.

  37. CHRISTY SWEENEY says

    I THINK MY HUSBAND WOULD LIKE THE
    Model #PCCK640LB
    20V MAX* 1/4″ Hex Lithium Ion Impact Driver Kit

  38. Antoinette Burleson says

    He would love this drill, he’s been needing one so he can hang up all the pictures and deco i have for our apartment.

  42. Deb C says

    He would like to have the 3.0 AMP CORDED OSCILLATING MULTI-TOOL KIT WITH 31 ACCESSORIES, I am sure.

  43. ellen beck says

    My husband would love the Porter Cable 8V Max* Impact Screwdriver! He tries and does alot of projects around the house.

  45. Robin Wilson says

    Their 3.0 Amp Corded Oscillating Multi-Tool Kit with 31 Accessories looks pretty nice!

  46. Jennifer Reed says

    My husband would love the HEAVY-DUTY 1 GALLON (3.8L) 135 PSI MAX QUIET TRIM COMPRESSOR from Porter Cable.

  49. tina reynolds says

    My husband would want one of everything but the think that stand out the most is the 30 Gallon Single Stage Portable Air Compressor

  50. Sunnymay says

    Porter-Cable 8V Max Drill would be a lightweight drill that women like me would like to borrow.

  51. D Charte says

    my husband loves all tools but I think the Porter Cable 20v Max Lithium 1/2″ Cordless Drill would be perfect to win.

  53. Trisha says

    I think her would like the 20V MAX LITHIUM BARE JIGSAW. I don’t think he has one of those and he loves making things.

  54. Jill Myrick says

    My husband would also love the 20vMax Lithium Bare Circular Saw from Porter Cable.

    jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

  55. amanda whiltey says

    my husband would like the 3.0 AMP CORDED OSCILLATING MULTI-TOOL KIT WITH 31 ACCESSORIES

  59. Melanie K. says

    My hubby has tools galore but he always seems to need more. We have a great big compressor in the machine shed but a smaller one would be handy for the garage closest to our house. He’d really love any tool though!

  60. H.E. DeLuna says

    My boyfriend would love the 20V Max drill kit. His old drill broke and he has been wanting a new one.

  64. Bryan E. says

    Thanks for the giveaway… the 20V Max Lithium Bare 6-1/2″ Circular Saw / PCC660B has caught my eye !

  66. JoseABrown says

    I have read your post. Thank’s for sharing Porter Cable 20v Max Lithium 1/2″ Cordless Drill.
    The tools you mentioned here are the most important, wich must be present in any property!

  67. Jamie Mann says

    I have had my saw for a while, the tab on the top wheel tracking device has broken off twice, making the saw useless. The tab is made out of pot metal junk and can not be welded up. Lots of luck just buying a replacement part.

  71. Sajid says

    I’ve become quite the hobbyist over the last few years. This was a nice upgrade. It is lighter than the last one. I had the cheaper version of the impact drill from this brand.

    With this one, I did notice a difference in speed of drilling, not huge, but it’s there. I think the biggest reason for anyone to go brush-less is probably the longer battery life.Great article, I’ve been wondering why I absolutely needed a impact driver. Now I know. Wish I had read this before Christmas.

  72. Martin Smith says

    Hello jason,
    nice touch. A drill is essential tool for getting a hole.. but an impact driver is way more essential for fill up the hole with nuts and bolts. 🙂

  73. Cordless Drills says

    I’m not great with power tools, but you just convinced me I need this drill/driver!
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  74. Robert Genao says

    Great Feature…! I like your Porter Cable 20v Max Lithium Cordless Drill using tips and ideas. I see your tutorial. Super work your power drill. It helps to easy drilling in the wall. You have shared an awesome informative information about the cordless drill. I love your post. This is best brand tools for drilling.
    Thanks for share.

  75. James N. Landry says

    Great reviews,
    It is very essential materials for drilling. It’s good power tools. Your tips and idea an awesome.I have liked your idea. It turned out beautiful. I love 20V Max Lithium Bare. It’s designed very smart quality and very easy to use.
    keep up such a good post.
    Really, Thanks for share

  76. Luke C. Cano says

    It’s really helpful your content about the important tools. Thank you so much for this post, because I always wondered what are the main tools one must have to DIY. I read your article and I hope 20V Max cordless drills really important tools for the DIY project.

  80. Carol says

    Hey Jason ,,
    Thank you for Sharing your informative Article with us..
    Already i used Drill Driver, Really this power tool’s work performance very good..
    Thanks for sharing..

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