Sherline 4000-CNC/4100-CNC 8" Tabletop Lathe CNC-Ready vs Taig TAIGTurn 3019CR CNC-Ready Lathe ER16 Leadscrew
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
These are two benchtop lathes prepared for CNC that ship without motors, controller or software: you buy the base and add the rest. The choice is between price and spindle speed on one side and CNC-ready hardware on the other.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~800–1100 € | ~1080–1200 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 26.7 × – × 21.6 cm | 60.96 × 78.74 × 35.56 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 10.9 kg | 36.29 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 203 × 110 mm | — |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 152.4 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 186 W |
| Voltage (V) | 240 V | 120 V |
| Maximum speed | 2800 rpm | 1800 rpm |
| Declared precision | 0.0127 mm | 0.00508 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Swing over bed (mm) | 90 mm | — |
| Distance between centers (mm) | 203 mm | — |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The machine is prepared for CNC but ships without stepper motors or a CNC controller, which must be purchased separately. Control software is not included in the base configuration. | The machine ships without axis motors, control box or software. Community-documented compatibility with Mach3, Mach4 and LinuxCNC is extensive; NEMA 23 motor mounts come pre-installed. CNC threading requires a spindle index sensor, which is not included in the CR version. |
The differences that matter
- NEMA 23 mounts already fitted on the Taig, with documented Mach3, Mach4 and LinuxCNC compatibility → the CNC electronics have a charted path.
- No spindle index sensor on the Taig CR → CNC threading needs an extra accessory.
- Stated supply 240 V vs 120 V → check it matches your mains before buying.
- Price €950 vs €1,140 → the Taig costs about €190 more before motors and controller.
Which one to choose
Choose 4000-CNC/4100-CNC 8" Tabletop Lathe CNC-Ready if…
Turning small parts, up to 90 mm swing over the bed and 203 mm between centers, with a spindle up to 2800 rpm. It costs about €950, is stated for 240 V and weighs 11 kg. You accept buying motors and a controller separately, with no software included.
Choose TAIGTurn 3019CR CNC-Ready Lathe ER16 Leadscrew if…
Building a CNC system on a base with NEMA 23 motor mounts already fitted and community-documented compatibility with Mach3, Mach4 and LinuxCNC. It costs about €1,140, the spindle reaches 1800 rpm, and CNC threading needs a spindle index sensor, which the CR version does not include.
Where to buy
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