Sherline 4500/4530 8" Tabletop Lathe with Zero-Adjustable Handwheels vs Taig Micro Lathe II M1017ER
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
Two benchtop lathes with the same declared precision (0.0127 mm), so the deciding factor is workpiece size. The Micro Lathe II M1017ER has more capacity and costs about €170 less.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~620–770 € | ~450–600 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 26 × 58.4 × 20.3 cm | 45.7 × 30.5 × 17.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 10.9 kg | 9.1 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 203 × 107.95 mm | — |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 228.6 mm |
| Power (W) | 60 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 230 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) | 203 mm | 247.65 mm |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
The differences that matter
- Swing over bed → 90 mm against 114.3 mm: the Taig takes thicker parts (manufacturer's declared values).
- Distance between centers → 203 mm against 247.65 mm: longer parts fit between centers on the Taig.
- Price → about €695 against about €525: the Taig costs about €170 less, at the same declared precision.
Which one to choose
Choose 4500/4530 8" Tabletop Lathe with Zero-Adjustable Handwheels if…
you turn small parts, up to 90 mm swing and 203 mm between centers, and want the zero-adjustable handwheels named in the model. You pay about €170 more for less working capacity.
Choose Micro Lathe II M1017ER if…
you turn longer or thicker parts and want to spend about €170 less. On the catalog data there is no trade-off to pay: the declared precision is identical.
Where to buy
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