Sherline 4000/4100 8" Tabletop Lathe vs Sherline 8400A 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package A (LinuxCNC)
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
4000/4100 8" Tabletop Lathe and 8400A 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package A (LinuxCNC) are not direct competitors: very different prices (~4.8×). 4000/4100 8" Tabletop Lathe costs less (~€650) and is the entry-level choice; 8400A 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package A (LinuxCNC) offers more capability at a higher price (~€3100). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
4000/4100 8" Tabletop Lathe
Sherline
F2 · Intermediate
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8400A 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package A (LinuxCNC)
Sherline
F2 · Intermediate
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| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~580–720 € | ~2800–3400 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 26 × 58.4 × 20.3 cm | 26.7 × 59.7 × 21.6 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 10.9 kg | 28.6 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 203 × 107.95 mm | 200 × 110 mm |
| Power (W) | 60 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 2800 rpm | 2800 rpm |
| Declared precision | 0.0127 mm | 0.0127 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Swing over bed (mm) | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Distance between centers (mm) | 203 mm | 200 mm |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | — | The system includes an Ubuntu Linux computer with LinuxCNC preinstalled for 4-axis control, with the driver board and power supply already fitted. The tailstock spindle remains manually controlled. Utilities to convert CAD files or TrueType fonts into G-code are included; only a monitor must be supplied. |
The differences that matter
- Price: 4000/4100 8" Tabletop Lathe 650 € vs 8400A 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package A (LinuxCNC) 3100 € — 4000/4100 8" Tabletop Lathe wins (+377%)
Which one to choose
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