Sherline 4000-CNC/4100-CNC 8" Tabletop Lathe CNC-Ready vs Taig Micro Lathe II M1015ER
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
Two benchtop lathes for small parts with different setups: the Sherline is CNC-ready but ships without motors or a controller, while the Taig is fully manual and comes with its motor. The Sherline starts about €320 higher.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~800–1100 € | ~580–680 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 26.7 × – × 21.6 cm | 39.37 × 41.91 × – cm |
| Weight (kg) | 10.9 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 203 × 110 mm | — |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 228.6 mm |
| Voltage (V) | 240 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 2800 rpm | 7000 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 | 247.65 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: no CNC control or software interface of any kind is included. The 1750 RPM motor is supplied with the unit and drives the six-step V-belt transmission; any additional speed regulation relies on an external inverter chosen by the user. |
The differences that matter
- Swing over bed: 90 mm vs 114.3 mm → on the Sherline, stock above 90 mm in diameter does not turn.
- Distance between centers: 203 mm vs 247.65 mm → the Taig takes a workpiece about 45 mm longer.
- What is in the box: CNC-ready without motors or controller vs manual with motor included → the Sherline needs extra spending on top of its list price.
Which one to choose
Choose 4000-CNC/4100-CNC 8" Tabletop Lathe CNC-Ready if…
Choose the Sherline if the plan is to reach CNC: stepper motors and a controller are bought separately and no control software is included, so the real spend goes past the list price. In return you get a smaller turning capacity.
Choose Micro Lathe II M1015ER if…
Choose the Taig if you turn by hand and need larger parts: the 1750 rpm motor is already in the box and drives the six-step V-belt transmission. As supplied there is no path to CNC, neither control nor software.
Where to buy
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