>> Second, this drill exists to serve a real need.  Over here this is
>> typically the tool of plumbers and electricians - low speed, massive tor=
que
>> and fairly compact - Rated for a 3" hole saw, I've seen it used with a 6=
"
>> hole saw - if Milwaukee isn't selling to this market, what are people us=
ing
>> for this purpose? With a little effort, I may be able to start with a
>> different unit and sidestep my availability issues.

In the UK, a more common drill would be something designed for us with diam=
ond core drills. These
are most often used for drilling holes for domestic gas boiler flues, and a=
s most of these are
domestic, 240V is common.=20

Not sure how speed/torque matches but will be closer than a standard rotary=
 drill
e.g.
http://www.its.co.uk/pd/8406-Makita-Diamond-Core-Drill-_MAK8406.htm
http://www.its.co.uk/pd/BDE1100-Metabo-High-Torque-Diamond-Core-Drill-_METB=
DE1100.htm

 or maybe a plaster stirrer
http://www.its.co.uk/pd/GRW12E-Bosch-Stirrer-_BOSGRW12E.htm


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