I guess the greatest information I have gleaned from this discussion is JT's mentioning the luthier's Dremel plunge router attachment. A precision instrument made of beautifully machined brass and steel for $60. I think Dremel's price was about $20 or so. The quality difference is obvious.
I do not. The router may work on something like basswood on small things. I have a small router table that can clamp onto a workbench that is powered with a small trim router that works very well. I have not tried the Dremel for rounding over bases for scrolled projects. But...the router works so very well for drilling patterns.I have 2 drill presses and find both much less convenient than the Dremel even though one drill press is next to my saw. Can't say enough good about the little Dremel router. But that is only my opinion.
You are absolutely correct. Almost every drill can be improved with a quality chuck. Most Chinese chucks are junk although you might accidentally find a good one. Nothing improves accuracy like a good old American or German made chuck. The Dremel little chuck is quite accurate. I have two of those.
Not surprising. There are too many of them too close together. I have two Loews and two HDs. They are across the street from each other.My home is between them about three miles either way. Just like Wally World. They're thicker than 7-11s.
I have heard of this scam often. My calls are from the phony IRS. When I call the number they give me and I ask them about jail time they hang up. Can't seem to get an answer. Same thing with,"Your computer has a virus."