19.2 Volt Cordless Grip-to-Fit Drill/Driver/Circular Saw Combo Kit – 9984CS  Product Reviews

"I bought this combo 2 years ago from Amazon and love it. I mostly needed a drill, but the savings offered persuaded me to go with the combo. I received with this kit the 6" circular saw, and 19.2v drill/driver, and extra GTF inserts for the handles, a 1 hour diagnostic charger, (2) 19.2V 2.4 amp-hour batteries, as well as a hard plastic case for storing both tools. I am a hardcore DIY'er and love these tools. Drill: The drill performs flawlessly, I use it once a week at the very least. Not pictured is a threaded handle that mounts from either side of the drill, or removes to get into tight spaces. The high/low gearbox lets you find a speed that suits your job. I love the 1/2" keyless chuck, it makes changing bits one handed easy, especially handy on a ladder. The 20 position clutch is great when you are trying not to overdrive a screw or fastener. This drill has a hefty feel to it, and the GTF system makes for a custom fit to your hand. The battery life on the drill is unreal, I installed a metal roof on a 24'x42' building with self tapping metal screws on (2) 2 year old batteries. Longevity seems to be a non-issue with these batteries. Saw: It is advertised that this saw can cross cut 100 2x4's on a single charge, it may be capable of that, but it is only capable of ripping 22 feet of 4/4 (1 inch) pine on a single charge. By the time you get done ripping 22 feet of lumber, the battery is smoking hot from the quick discharge and the 1 hour charger is useless until the battery cools for about another 45 minutes. The LED diagnostic works fine on the charger letting you know that the battery cannot be charged if it is too hot or too cold. I think that because this saw's ripping capabilities are not that strong, it has gotten a bad wrap. In a situation where you are cross cutting, the battery will not overheat from extended periods of use, and thus the charger will charge your battery fully in 1 hour. The blade is a 18 carbide tooth thin kerf, suited well for ripping, not as well for plywood, which will chip out. The plywood blade will set you back about $20. Buy your extra blades from Amazon when you buy your saw, because they are not readily available at Home Depot or Lowes. Overall, if you want to take a couple of charged batteries into the woods and build a remote cabin, this is not your saw. If you want a saw that you will use for cross cutting and light to medium duties it may be right for you."

"I bought the 19.2 saw/drill combo and it was a total waste of money. The tools themselves are well built and sturdy but the batteries are complete garbage.I used the 2 batteries for maybe a total of 20 hours and one battery is already defective and you get about 5 cuts out of the saw before the battery dies!I can't even use this saw.When you use the drill the battery holds up better but who cares, I am a fencing contractor and thought it would be great to have a cordless saw to cut fence boards without dragging a cord and heavy saw out on the site, with this kit I still have to, if I do a small repair it might be useful if I don't need to cut more than 5 boards. Until they replace this 19.2 battery DO NOT waste your money."

"I bought the driver and saw kit and the hammer drill kit. In the first year I replaced the drill/drivers three times...while under warranty. The saw worked well and the flashlight was the best part of this kit. Now it is a couple years old and the batteries are dead and at $90 each I am not replacing them. They were not used that much either...as the tools were broken half the time! I bought Hitachi this time with a five year warranty. I wasted $600 on the Porter Cable junk. Some sharp lawyer ought to file a class action lawsuit on this tool."

"Bob Duren, NW Florida First I am a die hard Porter Cable fan, they are the best hands down. I own about everything they make. I salute them for having an innovative approach to new battery technology but this "tower cell technology" or 19.2 volt network line is junk. They discharge too quickly and one of the two batteries included with this combo set is basically dying according to the charger diagnostics. I bought a new 19.2 battery and it also quickly discharging. I have requested two new batteries from porter-cable and will see if they stand behind their product as usual. I am a sub contractor and must mention they see serious use. All my other porter-cable tools are outstanding and I have NOT had to replace one over the years of use. This battery -19.2volt is a lemon. The saw and drill are excellent though. Wait until they correct the battery problem before buying this excellent combo. Meanwhile buy from another manufacturer. Caveat de emptor"