Sherline 4400-CNC / 4410-CNC 17" CNC-Ready Lathe vs Taig Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit

Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)

In brief

4400-CNC / 4410-CNC 17" CNC-Ready Lathe and Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit are not direct competitors: very different prices (~4.5×). Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit costs less (~€185) and is the entry-level choice; 4400-CNC / 4410-CNC 17" CNC-Ready Lathe offers more capability at a higher price (~€825). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.

Parameter
Awards
Identity
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~700–950 € ~150–220 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 26.7 × 82.6 × 21.6 cm
Weight (kg) 13.6 kg
Work area (mm) 430 × 110 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 228.6 mm
Voltage (V) 240 V
Maximum speed 2800 rpm 5200 rpm
Declared precision 0.0127 mm 0.0127 mm
Category specs
Swing over bed (mm) 90 mm 114.3 mm
Distance between centers (mm) 430 mm 247.65 mm
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes CNC-ready version: the machine ships with factory-installed stepper motor mounts on the X and Z axes, but stepper motors and CNC controller are sold separately. The control software depends on the paired system and is not supplied as standard.

MakerSpecs Awards

4400-CNC / 4410-CNC 17" CNC-Ready Lathe

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Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit

Best value Intermediate

At €185 it offers the best performance-to-price ratio among the 46 intermediate Turning (lathe) machines, with a technical score of 48/100.

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Best price Intermediate

The lowest list price among intermediate Turning (lathe) machines: €185. The second cheapest starts at €310. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)

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The differences that matter

  • Price: 4400-CNC / 4410-CNC 17" CNC-Ready Lathe 825 € vs Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit 185 € — Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit wins (+346%)
  • Distance between centers: 4400-CNC / 4410-CNC 17" CNC-Ready Lathe 430 mm vs Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit 247.65 mm — 4400-CNC / 4410-CNC 17" CNC-Ready Lathe wins (+74%)
  • Swing over bed: 4400-CNC / 4410-CNC 17" CNC-Ready Lathe 90 mm vs Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit 114.3 mm — Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit wins (+27%)

Which one to choose

Choose 4400-CNC / 4410-CNC 17" CNC-Ready Lathe if…

you value distance between centers.

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Choose Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit if…

you value price and swing over bed. It is the best value for money in its class.

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