- 3-Amp Motor delivers power to complete applications fast
- Tool-free system blade change allows quick changes and adjustments for specific applications without wrenches and bolts
- Depth and cutting guide helps complete plunge and cutting tasks faster and with more control
- 3 Position Over Mold provides gripping area on the front, middle and rear to improve comfort
- 10-Foot Cord miinimizes the need for extension cords
Improved Durability and Power
The Porter-Cable PCE605K corded oscillating multi-tool kit includes a 3.0 amp motor for power and durability on the jobsite. This model delivers the performance needed for tough applications, including cutting, sanding, scraping, and grinding. The Poter-Cable PCE605K multi-tool delivers up to 10,000-to-22,000 oscillations-per-minute, which enables users to quickly complete different applications in a variety of materials.
Convenient Jobsite Usability
The tool features a depth/cutting guide that provides stability when making long cuts, as well as control for making plunge cuts. For versatility, the PCE605K multi-tool includes a redesigned three-position over mold to provide comfort when operating the tool. Users can hold the tool in the front, middle or back and it also features a 10-foot cord to span the distances you need when completing jobsite projects. The Porter-Cable PCE605K multi-tool also features a tool-free system blade change, allowing professionals to quickly and efficiently change out or adjust the position of the accessory depending on the application.
About Porter-Cable
With more than 100 years of experience producing quality and performance-driven tools, Porter-Cable is a leading manufacturer and marketer of professional-grade cordless and corded power tools, equipment, and accessories. Known for industry-changing innovation, Porter-Cable introduced the world’s first helical drive circular saw, portable band saw, and portable belt sander.
What's Included
The Porter-Cable PCE605 3-Amp multi-tool comes with one depth/cutting guide, one precision wood end-cut blade, one wood/metal end-cut blade, one flush cut blade, one sanding platen, twenty-five sandpaper sheets, one flexible scraper and a kit box.
Warranty Information
The Porter-Cable PCE605K has a 90 day money back guarantee, a one-year free service contract, and a three-year limited warranty.
Applications
- Cutting
- Sanding
- Scraping
- Grinding
By Max Power
I have this and the 2.5amp Bosch model.
Put shortly, this one has more power and more features.
The spacer on the front is crucial for doing cuts in drywall and metal because if you plunge too deep the teeth stop cutting and just vibrate against the side of the material. I love this feature because it keeps you from doing that.
The body is all rubber and easy to grip.
The blade "chuck" is metal, but the thing you compress to open the chuck up is plastic. It is solid plastic but it is plastic, that's the only negative of this tool. The bosch blade clasp is all metal but requires an allen wrench for removal. The porter cable is tool less, which is nice, I just wish it was more substantial.
Cutting screws off is easy. Cutting pipe in tight spaces is a breeze. Cutting perfect boxes in drywall takes seconds. This tool has enough power for flush cuts in door jambs and trim.
Very versatile. Near the top in terms of power and features, and near the bottom in price for tools in this feature/power range. I got it for $69 during black friday 2012, but it's worth the $129 easily.
Hope that helps.
Put shortly, this one has more power and more features.
The spacer on the front is crucial for doing cuts in drywall and metal because if you plunge too deep the teeth stop cutting and just vibrate against the side of the material. I love this feature because it keeps you from doing that.
The body is all rubber and easy to grip.
The blade "chuck" is metal, but the thing you compress to open the chuck up is plastic. It is solid plastic but it is plastic, that's the only negative of this tool. The bosch blade clasp is all metal but requires an allen wrench for removal. The porter cable is tool less, which is nice, I just wish it was more substantial.
Cutting screws off is easy. Cutting pipe in tight spaces is a breeze. Cutting perfect boxes in drywall takes seconds. This tool has enough power for flush cuts in door jambs and trim.
Very versatile. Near the top in terms of power and features, and near the bottom in price for tools in this feature/power range. I got it for $69 during black friday 2012, but it's worth the $129 easily.
Hope that helps.
By AKN
The last version of the Porter-Cable Multi-Tool was a great tool, but they've taken something that was already excellent and improved on it.
Aside from the extra half an amp that was added to power this, it now has a depth cutting guide that is a helpful thing to have. People with the old tool are now upgrading to this new version just for the depth guide. Some have even tried to make their own depth guide for the older version of this tool with mixed results.
This multi-tool sands, removes grout, cuts wood and metal, takes up old carpet tiles, and sands rust. The cord is soft and rubbery and not likely to break or crack or come apart. The toolbox this comes in has also been redesigned to allow more to fit more easily inside. No longer are there multiple small dividers for all the accessories. The older version of the toolbox was difficult to fit the cord into, and get it closed. Having the inside of the box much more open has solved that problem.
Changing the attachments is super easy. Just hold the latch down, pop the old attachment off and slide the new attachment on. It can be done almost instantly, with no effort, and there are little teeth that grab onto the attachment to keep it in place. I had no problem at all changing attachments. Cutting and sanding attachments can be turned at any angle and the angle can be quickly adjusted simply by holding down the latch that secures them, and turning them to the new position.
This unit also accepts blades made by Black & Decker, and Rockwell. The only con is that the cutting attachments with this are on the short side, which works fine for most cutting tasks. However, it would be nice to have a longer cutting blade in some cases. Still, the cutting blades are good and do the job, but a slightly longer one would make some jobs faster and easier. It may be that some of the other two manufacturers make a longer cutting blade that can be used with this. Some type of attachment to use with this to catch dust would have been nice also.
This comes with tons of sandpaper for the sanding attachment, in various grades. The box is tough and sturdy, and snaps shut easily and securely. The cord is thick and the plug is heavy and large enough to prevent fumbling if you are wearing gloves.
This can do small jobs or medium sized ones. It can saw something like a table leg quickly and easily, and I used it for that purpose, to lower a table a couple of inches. Don't try to use this for heavy big jobs where a circular saw would be the proper tool. This tool is made for smaller jobs and is not meant to replace a saw, or other tools for big jobs. There are other brands that are better for heavier bigger jobs, and this review wasn't meant to give all the info you could possibly need, so do some research if you need something for all day heavy work. If you think this will do heavy work, this isn't the right tool. This is the right tool for small jobs or where bigger tools won't fit the space you are working in.
Dremel makes a similar tool which has one advantage over this one. In particular, that one has the air vents placed at an angle where dust won't go into the motor. It also has the dial to adjust the motor speed. The attachments are more expensive though. The big advantage of this one is the depth guide, and the quick easy attachment changes.
I love the little dial on the back of this to power up the motor to exactly the speed you want. This is powerful, the cord is ten feet long, and it is a handy thing to have when you are working on old furniture projects as I am now. I'm very happy with this.
I see about 90% of the reviews for this are overwhelmingly positive. There are now 85 4 and 5 star reviews, and 11 1 and 2 star reviews.
Aside from the extra half an amp that was added to power this, it now has a depth cutting guide that is a helpful thing to have. People with the old tool are now upgrading to this new version just for the depth guide. Some have even tried to make their own depth guide for the older version of this tool with mixed results.
This multi-tool sands, removes grout, cuts wood and metal, takes up old carpet tiles, and sands rust. The cord is soft and rubbery and not likely to break or crack or come apart. The toolbox this comes in has also been redesigned to allow more to fit more easily inside. No longer are there multiple small dividers for all the accessories. The older version of the toolbox was difficult to fit the cord into, and get it closed. Having the inside of the box much more open has solved that problem.
Changing the attachments is super easy. Just hold the latch down, pop the old attachment off and slide the new attachment on. It can be done almost instantly, with no effort, and there are little teeth that grab onto the attachment to keep it in place. I had no problem at all changing attachments. Cutting and sanding attachments can be turned at any angle and the angle can be quickly adjusted simply by holding down the latch that secures them, and turning them to the new position.
This unit also accepts blades made by Black & Decker, and Rockwell. The only con is that the cutting attachments with this are on the short side, which works fine for most cutting tasks. However, it would be nice to have a longer cutting blade in some cases. Still, the cutting blades are good and do the job, but a slightly longer one would make some jobs faster and easier. It may be that some of the other two manufacturers make a longer cutting blade that can be used with this. Some type of attachment to use with this to catch dust would have been nice also.
This comes with tons of sandpaper for the sanding attachment, in various grades. The box is tough and sturdy, and snaps shut easily and securely. The cord is thick and the plug is heavy and large enough to prevent fumbling if you are wearing gloves.
This can do small jobs or medium sized ones. It can saw something like a table leg quickly and easily, and I used it for that purpose, to lower a table a couple of inches. Don't try to use this for heavy big jobs where a circular saw would be the proper tool. This tool is made for smaller jobs and is not meant to replace a saw, or other tools for big jobs. There are other brands that are better for heavier bigger jobs, and this review wasn't meant to give all the info you could possibly need, so do some research if you need something for all day heavy work. If you think this will do heavy work, this isn't the right tool. This is the right tool for small jobs or where bigger tools won't fit the space you are working in.
Dremel makes a similar tool which has one advantage over this one. In particular, that one has the air vents placed at an angle where dust won't go into the motor. It also has the dial to adjust the motor speed. The attachments are more expensive though. The big advantage of this one is the depth guide, and the quick easy attachment changes.
I love the little dial on the back of this to power up the motor to exactly the speed you want. This is powerful, the cord is ten feet long, and it is a handy thing to have when you are working on old furniture projects as I am now. I'm very happy with this.
I see about 90% of the reviews for this are overwhelmingly positive. There are now 85 4 and 5 star reviews, and 11 1 and 2 star reviews.
By Kiko
I debated a long time whether I really had a need for a multi-tool. I have completed a wide variety of projects over the last 40+ years without it, so why now? Being a die-hard tool guy, I finally decided to add yet another new tool my toolbox.
I looked around at various offerings and narrowed the decision to the Porter-Cable and the Bosch, both 3 amp. The Bosch had the high price going against it, the Porter-Cable uses proprietary cutters. I opted for the Porter-Cable due to the price. I have used it for the past month and have found this tool to be a great addition to my toolbox. It can get into close places and quickly cut or scrape areas that would certainly have been a knuckle banger in the past.
Great tool!
I looked around at various offerings and narrowed the decision to the Porter-Cable and the Bosch, both 3 amp. The Bosch had the high price going against it, the Porter-Cable uses proprietary cutters. I opted for the Porter-Cable due to the price. I have used it for the past month and have found this tool to be a great addition to my toolbox. It can get into close places and quickly cut or scrape areas that would certainly have been a knuckle banger in the past.
Great tool!
By Amazon Customer
Nice tool and very handy. This newer model uses the universal blades (slotted holes) so you can purchase different brand blades. The depth guide works well. Remember when using these tools LET THE TOOL DO THE WORK, in other words don't force the tool, let it do it's job.
By RV-Project
This has quickly become one of my favorite tools. It has all but replaced my hacksaw, and it does cutting jobs that were very difficult or almost impossible to do before. I have used the sanding discs a few times, but mostly use it for cutting.
If you ever need to cut into a wall to insert an electrical box... you need this tool.
I should probably give it a 4 1/2 if it was available, because there are a couple minor issues - but not enough to drop it from a 5. First, the tool gets pretty hot after just a minute or two. I have a tendency to "choke up" a bit on the tool by placing one hand fairly near the "business end". This gives me precise and fine control, but unfortunately, this is where the source of the heat is, and it becomes too hot to hold there after use.
You have to hold the unit further back, which does not give you as much control. If the tool could have been designed to allow this, it would have been perfect.
The other issue is the blades. Some of the competitors have teeth on the side, where these are only on the front tip. While you can move the blade to the side, this is not often the solution as it changes the blade orientation. There is an adapter so 3rd party blades can be used that I have not tried so that might be a solution. Otherwise, should Porter Cable make a "side cutting" blade, it would enhance the tool's usefulness.
But again, these things I consider minor, and I did not want to give it 4 stars as otherwise it is a great tool.
If you ever need to cut into a wall to insert an electrical box... you need this tool.
I should probably give it a 4 1/2 if it was available, because there are a couple minor issues - but not enough to drop it from a 5. First, the tool gets pretty hot after just a minute or two. I have a tendency to "choke up" a bit on the tool by placing one hand fairly near the "business end". This gives me precise and fine control, but unfortunately, this is where the source of the heat is, and it becomes too hot to hold there after use.
You have to hold the unit further back, which does not give you as much control. If the tool could have been designed to allow this, it would have been perfect.
The other issue is the blades. Some of the competitors have teeth on the side, where these are only on the front tip. While you can move the blade to the side, this is not often the solution as it changes the blade orientation. There is an adapter so 3rd party blades can be used that I have not tried so that might be a solution. Otherwise, should Porter Cable make a "side cutting" blade, it would enhance the tool's usefulness.
But again, these things I consider minor, and I did not want to give it 4 stars as otherwise it is a great tool.
By Robert Daughtrey
Awesome tool. Really works great. I read alot of reviews that it gets hot but so far it does not seem excessive to me. I mean its a motor running so some heat is expected but it could be people are blocking the vents and causing it to over heat. Also if you are dumb enough to touch the blade right after cutting through wood....you will get burned, the instructions warn you of this... just use common sense. I am a little disapponted in the case as the handle comes loose but the tool works great.
By TheTerrorBeyond
This is an excellent tool with a TON of power to get through tough jobs. I have used this to saw holes in place in existing flooring without a hitch and without making a mess around the intended target area. I have had the previous version of this tool for some time and find this version to be even better, as the guide is indispensable for keeping a tight and accurate line when cutting. This works wonders!
The tool-free blade change works amazingly well and does not feel at all unsafe. There is enough tension on the pins holding the blade that you will never have to worry about it coming off and flying into your torso or some other horror-movie scenario. This one design element is my favorite part of the whole tool, in fact. Combine the ease of changing blades with a ten-foot power cord and you have a real winner.
This kit says that it comes with "31 accessories," but don't expect 31 blades or anything of that nature. This advertising point is tricky in that the "31 accessories" include a bunch of sanding pads and such that are not actually accessories, but rather consumables for the device. There are actually 25 sandpaper sheets included in the "31 accessories."
Here are the actual contents of the kit:
The PCE605K includes PCE605 3 Amp Multi-Tool, (1) depth/cutting guide, (1) precision wood end-cut blade, (1) wood/metal end-cut blade, (1) flush cut blade, (1) sanding platen, (25) sandpaper sheets, (1) flexible scraper, (1) kit box.
Bottom line: Even though the "31 accessories" notation is deceptive, this tool is well worth the price and should last for many years.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
The tool-free blade change works amazingly well and does not feel at all unsafe. There is enough tension on the pins holding the blade that you will never have to worry about it coming off and flying into your torso or some other horror-movie scenario. This one design element is my favorite part of the whole tool, in fact. Combine the ease of changing blades with a ten-foot power cord and you have a real winner.
This kit says that it comes with "31 accessories," but don't expect 31 blades or anything of that nature. This advertising point is tricky in that the "31 accessories" include a bunch of sanding pads and such that are not actually accessories, but rather consumables for the device. There are actually 25 sandpaper sheets included in the "31 accessories."
Here are the actual contents of the kit:
The PCE605K includes PCE605 3 Amp Multi-Tool, (1) depth/cutting guide, (1) precision wood end-cut blade, (1) wood/metal end-cut blade, (1) flush cut blade, (1) sanding platen, (25) sandpaper sheets, (1) flexible scraper, (1) kit box.
Bottom line: Even though the "31 accessories" notation is deceptive, this tool is well worth the price and should last for many years.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
By sail110
I love it but the metal blade could not even cut through a nail. I think the tool is very nice. I bought it to take grout out. I have not used it for that yet. I did notice it gets warm. I hope it last. I like the built in depth limiter. Other brands only as an option. Nice long cord. Blade go on easy.
By Capt. Jack
Always had my doubts on these oscillating tools. Not any more. Beats the hell out of hand tools and does a great job for specified task . PORTER-CABLE PCE605K 3-Amp Corded Oscillating Multi-Tool with the larger motor and quick attach feature is really the only way to go.
By Jack the Wood Man
I have 2 other multi-tools, a Craftsman which I have used extensively and had good luck with, then I purchased this Porter-Cable and have been very pleased. It has great power with the 3 amp motor. I do a lot of detail sanding and it is just great. Easy to handle plenty of power and the tool less blade change is great. Very durable tool I would highly recommend. For the money it can not be beat.
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