Sherline 4400-DRO/4410-DRO 17" Benchtop Lathe with DRO vs Taig Micro Lathe II L1015
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
4400-DRO/4410-DRO 17" Benchtop Lathe with DRO and Micro Lathe II L1015 are two turning (lathe) in a similar class. Choose 4400-DRO/4410-DRO 17" Benchtop Lathe with DRO if distance between centers matters more; choose Micro Lathe II L1015 if price matters more.
| Parameter |
4400-DRO/4410-DRO 17" Benchtop Lathe with DRO
Sherline
F2 · Intermediate
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Micro Lathe II L1015
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1000–1350 € | ~480–580 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 26.7 × – × 21.6 cm | 39.37 × 41.91 × – 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 | 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) | 430 mm | 247.65 mm |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | — | The L1015 is a fully manual lathe in its base configuration: no CNC control or software interface is included. Speed control depends entirely on the motor chosen by the user, which can be connected to any inverter or speed controller compatible with the included six-step V-belt pulley. |
The differences that matter
- Price: 4400-DRO/4410-DRO 17" Benchtop Lathe with DRO 1175 € vs Micro Lathe II L1015 530 € — Micro Lathe II L1015 wins (+122%)
- Distance between centers: 4400-DRO/4410-DRO 17" Benchtop Lathe with DRO 430 mm vs Micro Lathe II L1015 247.65 mm — 4400-DRO/4410-DRO 17" Benchtop Lathe with DRO wins (+74%)
- Swing over bed: 4400-DRO/4410-DRO 17" Benchtop Lathe with DRO 90 mm vs Micro Lathe II L1015 114.3 mm — Micro Lathe II L1015 wins (+27%)
Which one to choose
Choose 4400-DRO/4410-DRO 17" Benchtop Lathe with DRO if…
you value distance between centers.
Choose Micro Lathe II L1015 if…
you value price and swing over bed.
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