Milwaukee Combi Drill
I use a combi drill for all the critical holes in this build—pilot holes, drilling for the threaded bar, and getting clean, controlled depth. A decent drill makes it much easier to stay square both ways, which is everything when you’re trying to get antler, spacer, and shank to marry up nicely.

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