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I would disagree with the expense issue.

If you compare apples to apples their isn't but about $100 difference in the prices. With Steve's being the least expensive I all but one case.

Lets look at both companies base models
The GRS Gravermate SC (The system 3 is a stone setting tool not an engraivng tool)
$895
Add one handpiece $225
Add collets for the handpiece $46
Total $1,166

The Lindsay Artisan with regulator $744
In the basic units the Lindsay is much cheaper

If you take the grs standard which is the gravermach right now. that set up is $1,095 for the machine
$225 for the average handpiece we will only add one this time
$46 package of 10 QC holders for handpiece to hold gravers

$1,366 total


Compare that to the Lindsay standard set up which is the foot pedal classic with regulators.
$1,244

Now if your going to compare apples and apples Steve's system is actually about $100 cheaper. To get the power range that the Lindsay classic has on its own one must have more than one handpiece in the GRS system.

Now to compare the Palm control to the graver mach is not a fair comparison because then you are comparing apples and oranges.

At that point you must add more goodies on the gravermach like tha airtach and attachments
THe gravermach is already at $1366
Add the airtach $389
Add at least one modification unit $59-$99 depending on handpiece modified

Now the GRS system is at a minimum of $1,815

The Lindsay classic with palm control $2,690

So here the Lindsay is $875 more. However, look at the two set ups. To have a palm unit from Glendo your looking at two boxes taking up space on the bench. Lots of spaghetti in cords and air hoses to try and route and manage. Plus you still need to add more handpieces to get the same power range. Even adding one more handpiece with a conversion for the AIRTACH is going to be $350+ THE DIFFERENCE IS GETTING SMALLER.

Anyone who has ever honestly used both side by side with tell you the difference in performance is not even a comparison. The Airtach will get he job done but it is not nearly as confortable responsive or intuitive as the Lindsay Palm control.

All things considered the Lindsay set up is not more expensive.