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Originally Posted by pmclaughlin
Also is the main difference between the artisan and classic the amount of hits per minute equating to an smaller chance of flaws on the lift/grab?
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No. The Classic power and cycle speed is determined by a combination of adjusting stroke length and gas pressure. The artisan has a fixed stroke length, so it's power adjustment is only by varying gas pressure.
So, basically, the Classic has a wider range and finer power control than the Artisan - but that should not be confused with better "engraving" control. Engraving control is purely a function of the operator (that's you, your brain and your hands), so the chance of flaws on the lift/grab is up to you, not the equipment... Lots of very fine work is being done with Artisans.
As far as a beginner is concerned, the choice between an Artisan and a Classic should really just be a price consideration. If you watch the few re-sales that occur with Lindsay equipment, you could easily start off with an Artisan, and should you ever want to upgrade to a Classic, resell the Artisan with surprisingly little loss of value.
Best of luck.
Tom