Question 1

would this drill have enough power to drill through glass with the correct bit of course?

Accepted Answer

Yes. This drill has enough power to pass a bill through the House of Representatives and Senate without getting vetoed by the President.

Question 2

Can it drill in reverse?

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The drill does have forward and reverse, but I do believe drill bits are designed to drill in the forward motion. Their may be specialty bits that will drill in reverse, but I'm not 100% sure on that.

Question 3

Which one do i buy - this one or skil 6335-01 7 amp 1/2-inch drill (provided both have the same price)?

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I guess it would matter on what you planned on using the drill for. I assume your a person who just wants a drill to use occasionally around your house. Either drill would be a good pick for a DIY'er. If your looking for a lightweight drill and something that can manuver in tight area's I would suggest the Porter Cable. But the Skil would do a better job in certain situations because it has lower speed but probably heavier torque which  would perform better in driving screws in or drilling large holes in hardwoods.with the larger chuck you would be able to use bigger bits which generally do not fit a 3/8 in. chuck. Go with the Skil , it's going to give you more options but it's not a huge professional 1/2 in drill that might be over kill on your household projects.

Question 4

Does the lock on button hold at variable speeds or only at full speed? Thanks for your time.

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It appears that the lock button only works at full speed.  I had not tried it at lower speeds before, so when I did, I found that it only engaged when the trigger was fully depressed (full speed).  I'm not sure if that is how it is supposed to work, but that's how mine does.  It is not an issue for me.  This unt is lightweight with lots of torque....it's trigger is sensitive to speed variations, and the reverse works well too.

Brand	PORTER-CABLE
Power Source	Corded Electric
Maximum Rotational Speed	2500 RPM
Amperage	6 Amps
Maximum Chuck Size	10 Millimeters
Color	Speed Drill
Included Components	PC600D - Drill and Belt Clip
Special Feature	Variable Speed
Product Dimensions	10.9"L x 3.19"W x 10.9"H
Material	Metal
Number of Speeds	2
Speed	2500 RPM
Item Weight	9.07 g
Maximum Power	600 Watts
Drill Type	Basic Drill
UPC	735090737955 728639331837 804067200584 784497178878 787721827405 885911115216
Global Trade Identification Number	00885911115216
Manufacturer	PORTER-CABLE
Part Number	PC600D
Item Weight	0.32 ounces
Item model number	PC600D
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Size	One Size
Style	Corded Drill Only
Finish	Brushed
Pattern	Solid
Shape	Rectangular
Item Package Quantity	1
Number Of Pieces	5
Head Style	Flat
Measurement System	Metric
Certification	certified frustration-free
Special Features	Variable Speed
Usage	specific_uses_for_product
Batteries Included?	No
Batteries Required?	No
Battery Cell Type	Lithium Ion
Warranty Description	Limited 3 Year Warranty

Corded Drill, Variable Speed, 6-Amp, 3/8-Inch (PC600D)

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