Is Porter Cable still a good brand?

Porter-Cable Is A Good Brand For Cordless Combo Kits. The PORTER-CABLE 20V MAX Cordless Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit deliver the perfect balance of power and performance you need to tackle the big jobs.

Is Porter Cable made by DeWalt?

Both DeWalt and Porter-Cable are currently owned by the enormous American company Stanley Black and Decker. The DeWalt division develops high-quality, industry-leading tools.

Can you still buy Porter Cable tools?

You can still buy Porter Cable 20V Max cordless power tools, and the focus seemed to have been on value-priced kits and combo kits, such as shown in the image above of a Costco display during the holiday shopping season (thanks to Benjamen for the photo!).

Is Porter Cable owned by Black and Decker?

One, a whole bunch of the top power tool brands — including DeWalt, Black & Decker, Craftsman, Porter-Cable and more — are all owned by the same company, Stanley Black & Decker.

Is Porter-Cable made in China?

Porter-Cable is headquartered in Jackson, Tennessee. Manufacturing in the United States has mostly ceased; tools are now made primarily in Mexico and China.

Which battery powered tools are best?

The 10 Best Cordless Power Tool Sets:

DEWALT Max Cordless Drill Combo Kit – Best Overall.
Ryobi P883 One+ Cordless Tool Set – Best Value.
PORTER-CABLE Cordless Drill Combo Kit – Premium Choice.
Milwaukee M18 Cordless Combo Tool Kit.
Bosch CLPK22-120 Power Tools Combo Kit.
BLACK+DECKER MAX Cordless Drill Combo Kit.

Is Porter Cable Made in the USA?

Are DeWalt 20v batteries interchangeable with Porter Cable?

But do you think Porter cables and DeWalt batteries are interchangeable? Both contain 20 volts and are interchangeable. Both use lithium-ion cells that power the tools. The modification required is like cutting the notch on both sides of the stack.

Are Porter Cable tools Made in USA?

What company owns Kobalt?

Lowe’s Companies, Inc.
Kobalt (tools)

Product type	Hand and mechanics’ tools, power tools, and tool storage
Owner	Lowe’s Companies, Inc.
Country	United States and China
Introduced	1998
Markets	United States, Mexico, Canada