Well, Back in 1975 when I got started, starters were a lot more expensive, and as I recall, the blower motor was free. I was posting the idea mostly for the benefit of the guy in Australia since everything is a lot more expensive there.

The tower/hobbico starters are cheap and do the job ok, but they are fragile. Generally they can't survive if they drop to the ground and hit on the cone. The motor shaft is driven through the plastic backplate and is generally irrepairable. THe best starter buys in my opinion are the Sullivans, but the Kavan does well too.

Personally, I use an old Royal starter that has ball bearings in an aluminum housing. I have dropped it dozens of times with no harm done to the starter. (Hard on the toes though)

I tried the cordless drill out just because I found that old home made starter cone in a box at my dad's place and was curious. The drill is a good use for the cone