Sherline 4400-DRO/4410-DRO 17" Benchtop Lathe with DRO vs Taig Micro Lathe II M1017
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
4400-DRO/4410-DRO 17" Benchtop Lathe with DRO and Micro Lathe II M1017 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 M1017 if price matters more.
| Parameter |
4400-DRO/4410-DRO 17" Benchtop Lathe with DRO
Sherline
F2 · Intermediate
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Micro Lathe II M1017
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1000–1350 € | ~440–530 € |
| 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 lathe is entirely manual: no CNC control or software interface of any kind is included. The bundled motor drives the six-step V-belt transmission (525–5200 RPM); any additional speed regulation relies on an external inverter chosen by the user. |
The differences that matter
- Price: 4400-DRO/4410-DRO 17" Benchtop Lathe with DRO 1175 € vs Micro Lathe II M1017 485 € — Micro Lathe II M1017 wins (+142%)
- Distance between centers: 4400-DRO/4410-DRO 17" Benchtop Lathe with DRO 430 mm vs Micro Lathe II M1017 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 M1017 114.3 mm — Micro Lathe II M1017 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 M1017 if…
you value price and swing over bed.
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