Have you checked Mouser? I bought mine there. They have the 1715 for $12 or the TL-5 or TL-8 sets for $23.
Drilling the ram needed the mill. If you have some really good bits, cutting oil, and a lot of patience, you might be able to do it on a decent drill press...but I dunno. Don't drill too deep, measure 2/3 of the staking tool at most.