RE: Pattern guys are smart; what starter do you use?
I've been using the KAVAN starter since the early 70's and it's the best of the starters.
When B&P started mounting the KAVAN on the 10 cell battery....well, like Chris and Bryan say.......it's the BEST!!
Get a Miller soft silicone cup for it and ditch the eraser rubber cup that comes with the starter....mebby they replaced that by now.
One thing though.....dont hold it to the palm of your hand and pull the trigger....you'll be sorry!
Oh.....the diameter of the KAVAN is pretty small so your hand can easily reach around...it.