Sherline 4400-DRO/4410-DRO 17" Benchtop Lathe with DRO vs Taig Micro Lathe II M1019 Kit
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
4400-DRO/4410-DRO 17" Benchtop Lathe with DRO and Micro Lathe II M1019 Kit are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3×). Micro Lathe II M1019 Kit costs less (~€390) and is the entry-level choice; 4400-DRO/4410-DRO 17" Benchtop Lathe with DRO offers more capability at a higher price (~€1175). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
4400-DRO/4410-DRO 17" Benchtop Lathe with DRO
Sherline
F2 · Intermediate
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Micro Lathe II M1019 Kit
Taig
F1 · Entry
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1000–1350 € | ~360–420 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 26.7 × – × 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 | 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 |
The differences that matter
- Price: 4400-DRO/4410-DRO 17" Benchtop Lathe with DRO 1175 € vs Micro Lathe II M1019 Kit 390 € — Micro Lathe II M1019 Kit wins (+201%)
- Distance between centers: 4400-DRO/4410-DRO 17" Benchtop Lathe with DRO 430 mm vs Micro Lathe II M1019 Kit 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 M1019 Kit 114.3 mm — Micro Lathe II M1019 Kit 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 M1019 Kit if…
you value price and swing over bed.
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