Andrew, noticed you were in Cinci. Assume your smaller local woodworker shop is Edward B Mueller? If not, would love to know name of place. Bought an in-stock 18BX from Woodcraft recently and am still in the process of setting it up, so can't say if it is a good choice. Really annoyed I didn't buy it 3 years ago for a lot less money. There used to be 10% off deals on Laguna tools, but I think those days are gone for a while until they can make more than they sell. Good luck with your search! --Mark