Geez, I know that a lot of folks dont like the gear drives, but I was hoping more people would fess up to using (or, having used) them and offer their perspective
Dave did just that, and so did Pat. I've used them too, and they suck. You're essentially asking folks how to fix something they wouldn't use themselves, so if they're probably going to toss in their opinion free of charge.

I don't think any less of you because you want a gear drive, but then all I'll tell anyone on this board is what I think . . . not what they want to hear.