Sherline 4000-CNC/4100-CNC 8" Tabletop Lathe CNC-Ready vs Taig Micro Lathe II L1017-5C
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
Micro Lathe II L1017-5C leads on the available specs (starting with swing over bed); 4000-CNC/4100-CNC 8" Tabletop Lathe CNC-Ready makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case. On the category's overall technical index, Micro Lathe II L1017-5C scores 53/100 against 36/100 for 4000-CNC/4100-CNC 8" Tabletop Lathe CNC-Ready.
| Parameter |
4000-CNC/4100-CNC 8" Tabletop Lathe CNC-Ready
Sherline
F2 · Intermediate
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Micro Lathe II L1017-5C
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
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| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~800–1100 € | ~820–980 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 26.7 × – × 21.6 cm | 39.37 × 46.99 × – cm |
| Weight (kg) | 10.9 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 203 × 110 mm | — |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 203.2 mm |
| Voltage (V) | 240 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 2800 rpm | 4000 rpm |
| Declared precision | 0.0127 mm | 0.0127 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Swing over bed (mm) | 90 mm | 114.3 mm |
| Distance between centers (mm) | 203 mm | 222.25 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 lathe is entirely manual with no software interface or CNC control of any kind. The unit ships with pulleys and a four-step 2L belt, but without a motor: the user must source a compatible 1750 RPM motor and, if needed, an external inverter for speed regulation. |
The differences that matter
- Swing over bed: 4000-CNC/4100-CNC 8" Tabletop Lathe CNC-Ready 90 mm vs Micro Lathe II L1017-5C 114.3 mm — Micro Lathe II L1017-5C wins (+27%)
- Price: 4000-CNC/4100-CNC 8" Tabletop Lathe CNC-Ready 950 € vs Micro Lathe II L1017-5C 900 € — Micro Lathe II L1017-5C wins (+6%)
- Distance between centers: 4000-CNC/4100-CNC 8" Tabletop Lathe CNC-Ready 203 mm vs Micro Lathe II L1017-5C 222.25 mm — Micro Lathe II L1017-5C wins (+9%)
Which one to choose
Choose Micro Lathe II L1017-5C if…
you value swing over bed, price and distance between centers.
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