Bought the 2 drill deal and the batteries wouldn't charge because they 5 years old and from what porter told me that's what happens when they haven't been charged for a long time.
BUT, I did a search and found a way to jump start them to get them to charge and it works. Here are the instructions, https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SOe...p=2AFgkAIB
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Porter-Cable 50% Off+ Power Tools Sale: 20V 1/4" Impact Driver w/ 2x Batteries
$48
& Many More + Free Pickupat Tractor Supply Co
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Porter Cable's 20V tools are being cleared out at Tractor Supply, and the appeal is the low price on basic homeowner tools like drills, impacts, saws, grinders, and corded options. The line has worked well for occasional home use, and the batteries can even be adapted to Black and Decker or Ridgid setups. Availability is the main snag, with many items out of stock or tied to old batteries that may not charge. It is a practical bargain if the needed tool is actually in stock.
A battery-modification approach can allow Porter-Cable 20V Max batteries to work with Black and Decker 20V tools.
Jump-starting older Porter-Cable batteries can restore charging when batteries have sat for a long time.
Porter-Cable corded tools can let you avoid committing to a 20V battery ecosystem that appears to be phasing out.
Porter-Cable brushed homeowner sets can work well for infrequent home use like installing projects a few times per year.
Older Porter-Cable batteries can fail to charge after sitting for years, requiring warranty replacements or a jump-start workaround.
Most Porter-Cable tools can be unavailable for shipping even after trying multiple zip codes.
Porter-Cable inventory can remain out of stock for extended periods, suggesting the line may be phasing out at Tractor Supply.
Porter-Cable battery packs may require shaving a plastic notch to fit Black and Decker 20V tools.
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The corded angle grinder, recip saw, and hammer drill are very tempting. Cheap throw around tools that you wouldn't mind your friends borrow.
Looks like they're all available for delivery in my area. Delivery comes out to $15 for all three tools.
They were great as a basic homeowner set. Installed many things in/around the house + the cars. Never had an issue.
Now... when I use my father's tools (DeWalt Brushless) I can absolutely tell the difference in quality and torque output etc.... but for something I use maybe 3-4 times a year... great investment.
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