Porter Cable

PORTER-CABLE MILESTONES1906 PORTER-CABLE begins as a jobbing machine and tool shop.1910 Readily merchandisable product manufacturing begins with a pencil sharpener, automatic tire pump, and gas lamps.1926 First portable belt sander is introduced.1928 Circular Saw design is revolutionized with our compact High-Speed Helical Gear Drive Saw that would become the industry standard.1953 First portable Band Saw is introduced.1963 First High-Speed, Small-Orbit Finishing Sander is unveiled.1985 Model 518 3 HP Router is introduced with internal micro-processor technology and a digital readout.1987 The first affordable, portable Plate Joiner in North America becomes available.1992 First Palm-Grip Electric Random Orbit Sander hits the market.1995 Our redesigned line of Reciprocating Saws includes the first with a tool-free blade change system.2003 After 60 years leading the router category, 890 Series Routers are released featuring above-the-table height adjustment.2004 4200 Series Dovetail Jigs make dovetail cuts easier than ever before.