Sherline 4400-DRO/4410-DRO 17" Benchtop Lathe with DRO vs Taig 4029CREXT CNC Ready Lathe
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
A benchtop lathe with digital readout against a CNC-ready lathe you still have to complete: the choice depends on how you want to work. The Sherline costs 1050 € less (1175 € against 2225 €); the Taig needs motors, drivers, control box and software bought separately.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1000–1350 € | ~2100–2350 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 26.7 × – × 21.6 cm | 60.96 × 86.36 × 35.56 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 13.6 kg | 43.09 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 430 × 110 mm | — |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 228.6 mm |
| Voltage (V) | 240 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) | 430 mm | — |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | — | The lathe ships as CNC-ready: NEMA 23 motor mounts and ball screws on both X and Z axes are factory-installed, but axis motors, drivers, control box, and software are not included and must be sourced separately. Compatible with common motion-control platforms such as Mach3, Mach4, and LinuxCNC; the specific configuration is entirely up to the user. |
The differences that matter
- Price 1175 € vs 2225 € → the Sherline costs 1050 € less; the Taig adds the CNC electronics on top.
- Ball screws and NEMA 23 mounts on X and Z only on the Taig → it is the base for a CNC lathe, but motors, drivers, control and software are on you.
- Up to 2800 rpm vs 1800 → the Sherline reaches higher spindle speeds.
- Declared precision 0.0127 mm vs 0.00508 mm (manufacturer's values) → the Taig states the tighter tolerance.
Which one to choose
Choose 4400-DRO/4410-DRO 17" Benchtop Lathe with DRO if…
Sherline 4400-DRO/4410-DRO: parts up to 90 mm swing over the bed and 430 mm between centers, at speeds up to 2800 rpm, on a 13.6 kg lathe that fits a small bench. The trade-off: it is a lathe with a digital readout, not a base for a CNC system.
Choose 4029CREXT CNC Ready Lathe if…
Taig 4029CREXT: ball screws and NEMA 23 motor mounts on X and Z are already fitted, and with Mach3, Mach4 or LinuxCNC you build your own CNC system, choosing the motors and control yourself. The trade-off: 2225 € before buying motors, drivers, control box and software, 43 kg against 13.6, and a top speed of 1800 rpm against 2800.
Where to buy
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