The Porter-Cable PCC790LA nailer is powerful cordless nailer. It is made by the Porter-Cable, a century-old power tools manufacturer headquartered in the USA. Like other power tools from the company, it is a sturdy tool that superbly does what is made for.

This device is wonderfully unique. First of all, it is cordless because it uses a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Secondly, it has LED lights and indicators for illuminating the working surfaces and showing you the battery status. It is also unique in the sense that it is the lightest and probably the best-balanced nailer in its class.

Key features

This is a powerful battery-powered brad nailer
Has a long-lasting 20V battery
Comes with a three-year warranty
Each charge is enough to fire 1,300 nails
Jammed nails can be released without using tools
Depth of nails can be altered without tools
One of the lightest (5.9 lbs) nailers of its kind
Has LED lights to light up workspaces
Has a trigger lock for safety purposes
Comes with a charger and a battery
Allows sequential firing for increased productivity and efficiency

Pros

The PORTER-CABLE PCC790LA nailer is a wonderful device in so many aspects.

One of the features that distinguish it from other devices is the fact that it is battery powered. Its 4Ah rechargeable lithium-ion battery holds enough charge for firing 1,300 nails. This means with it you will have no need for extensions or for expensive gas cartridges for it to operate. You will simply need to charge it and get compatible nails and you will be good to go.

This machine is also special in the sense that it can be adjusted in multiple ways without the need for tools. For instance, the firing strength can be adjusted without the need for a tool. The unit can also be unjammed without the need for any tool.

Moreover, it is also quite ergonomic; its design is such that it feels light and well-balanced in the hands. This makes it comfortable to use and delays user fatigue in most cases. Thus, if you want a machine that you can use for extended hours, this is it.

Lastly, the Porter-Cable PCC790LA machine does not come with multiple LED lights. Some illuminate the work area while others are indicators of battery life and so on. This makes this battery-powered device more convenient to use.

Cons

Some units start sounding funny after about 500 nails. From our understanding, this issue is limited to very few units. Moreover, even the units that end up sounding funny still fire nails just fine.

One more con is that this device is not heavy duty enough. Although it is sufficient for everyday use, it is not the best for heavy nailing work.

Verdict

This is a dependable tool for everyday use. Those who are looking for an alternative to more popular power tools such as Dewalt should definitely consider it as it compares very favorably.

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