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Could do that, or get a couple two three of the $100 gift cards on eBay. $100 gift card for $82!
You don't have to buy the gearbox, just get the plate! Some people like the control they get with the plate, or have physical reasons for getting one!!
That's only 30 min from me...why did I have to see this post today! I just picked up a used Recon 5+ last night. Wife would kill me if she found out I'm also out buying more augers. Just did the math...shipping would be cheaper than sales tax...hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm m.
The side handle on the M-18 Milwaukee is the same absolutely no reason to buy the plate.
And I'd be relocating.
A little off topic but did the k drill go through any changes or did the price just go up with demand? I got my 6” for 179 or 189. Can’t remember. Acmetools has % off sales every once in a while. Keep an eye on amazon. I got mine price matched from glensoutdoors when I got it. Just google every so often and check the prices.