RE: Would this drill be a good one for the PU?

tlhdoc · Sep 28, 2003, 07:05 PM

This is a porter cable cordless drill Model 9884, 1/2 chuck, 19.2 volts. Here are more details

Volts: 19.2
RPM: 0 to 500 and 0 to 1,500
Maximum torque rating: 390 in./lbs.
Chuck size: 1/2 in.
Number of clutch settings: 20
Battery interface: Latch
Battery type: Ni-cad
Battery amp hr: 2
Battery charge time: 1 hr.
Speed ranges: Two
Grade: Professional
Number of batteries: Two
Bits: One double-ended bit tip
Also included: N/A
Country of manufacture: Taiwan
Variable speed: Yes
Keyless chuck: Yes
Spindle lock: Yes
Soft grip: No
On-tool bit storage: Yes
Electric brake: No
External replaceable brushes: No
Charger: Yes
Carrying case: Yes
Height: 9-3/4 in.
Length: 10 in.
Width: 3 in.
Weight: 5-1/4 lbs.
Shipping weight: 15-1/2 lbs.
Product: 30-day no-risk trial, 1 year
Service: None

What do you think?

RamblingWreck · Apr 11, 2003, 10:22 PM

tlhdocTracy,

I have also been researching cordless drills. Per posts on the old boards, the drill you profiled is powerful enough, minimum recommended was 350 in/lbs. The other advise was to get one with metal gears as the plastic ones will strip out.

If you go to Home Depot or Lowes they have very nice displays that illustrate the metal gears in the DeWalts. The DeWalts are on the expensive side, but I guess its like most anything else you get what you pay for.

MtnCamper · Apr 11, 2003, 10:25 PM

tlhdocIt will probably work. For how long?? Don t know.

30 day return, buy it, try it and take it back if you don t like it.

Then you ll have part of the money for the DeWalt.[

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Red neff Barchetta · Apr 11, 2003, 10:40 PM

tlhdocTracy -
Having a/c on your 12 roof like you do, I m thinking the torque isn t quite high enough for your PU.
If I had a/c and I really wanted to stay in the 18 volt range, I would get [link=http://www.dewalt.com/us/products/tool_detail.asp?productID=3186]this[/link] one or not bother.
Otherwise I would move up to a 24 volt with metal gears.
If you re going to buy one, you might as well get one that won t die after just 1 season. It really takes a lot of torque to drill a roof up. If you re not careful, as well as not having a torque handle, you could really hurt your wrists.

tlhdoc · Apr 11, 2003, 11:07 PM

tlhdocJeff I have a 10 foot roof with an AC.

Red neff Barchetta · Apr 11, 2003, 11:16 PM

tlhdocTracy - LOL!
My name is Jeff.
" Mike, Jeff, & Ray" is a play on " Nick-Neff-Cough" (our camping group). Mike is Nick, Jeff (me) is Neff, & Ray is Cough.

I still think a 10 roof with a/c would be putting a lot of stress on a drill with 390 lbs. of torque.
But hey, it s your money. It might work just fine. How much is it btw?

champ521 · Apr 12, 2003, 02:43 AM

tlhdocTracy-I have been using that exact same drill for 3 years now with no problems on my Bayside s 12 roof. I recently had A/C installed and it still does the job. You should have no problems with that drill.

tlhdoc · Apr 12, 2003, 06:51 AM

Red neff Barchetta

QuoteORIGINAL: Red neff Barchetta

Tracy - LOL!
My name is Jeff.
" Mike, Jeff, & Ray" is a play on " Nick-Neff-Cough" (our camping group). Mike is Nick, Jeff (me) is Neff, & Ray is Cough.

I still think a 10 roof with a/c would be putting a lot of stress on a drill with 390 lbs. of torque.
But hey, it s your money. It might work just fine. How much is it btw?

I fixed the name. This is what I get when I am up way past my bed time.[

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The regular price at Amazon.com is $518. They are now selling it for $169.99 with free shipping. I think it is a discontinued model.

Dave if you were buying again would you buy that drill or something different? How does the price I found compare with what you paid 3 years ago. I am wondering if it ever sold for $518.

champ521 · Apr 13, 2003, 03:07 AM

tlhdocA closer look at mine reveals that the model # is 884. I don t know if the 9 makes a differnce or not. $518?! Somebody bumped their head. Or at least they bumped up the price. I paid $220 for mine 3 years ago. At the time it was pretty much top of the line. Now you can probably find a 24 volt for a comperable price. $170 sounds like a good price to me for that drill. Your best bet is to shop around.

RamblingWreck · Apr 13, 2003, 05:29 PM

tlhdocTracy,

I researched the drill in question a little. Suggest you go to epinions.com and read the review there. Reviewer marvels at the amount of torque this drill has. Sounds like torque handle on a drill this powerful would be handy.

The thing the reviewer complained about was th NiCad bateries. 1) they are heavier than other rechargables 2) they have discharge memory, e.g. you need to completely deplete the charge prior to recharging. Otherwise, they will expect recharging at same discharge level as last time.

Putzing around the internet, going price seems to be about $220. Replacement battery runs right around $90! Prior to purchasing I would check to see how readily available replacement batteries are. If the model is being discontinued getting new batteries may be a problem.

tlhdoc · Apr 13, 2003, 10:07 PM

tlhdocThanks for the info. I think I will pass on it.[&:]

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