Sherline 6840 17″ Ball Screw Benchtop Lathe vs Taig TAIGTurn 3019CR CNC-Ready Lathe ER16 Leadscrew
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
6840 17″ Ball Screw Benchtop Lathe is the most capable in its class. TAIGTurn 3019CR CNC-Ready Lathe ER16 Leadscrew leads on the available specs (starting with price); 6840 17″ Ball Screw Benchtop Lathe makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.
| Parameter |
6840 17″ Ball Screw Benchtop Lathe
Sherline
F2 · Intermediate
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TAIGTurn 3019CR CNC-Ready Lathe ER16 Leadscrew
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
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| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2020 | — |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1400–2000 € | ~1080–1200 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 26.35 × – × 25.4 cm | 60.96 × 78.74 × 35.56 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 21.4 kg | 36.29 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 430 × 116 mm | — |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 367 mm | 152.4 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 186 W |
| Voltage (V) | 240 V | 120 V |
| Maximum speed | 2800 rpm | 1800 rpm |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | 0.00508 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Swing over bed (mm) | 151 mm | — |
| Distance between centers (mm) | 430 mm | — |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The 6840 is a CNC-ready machine: no controller is included in the base configuration. Buyers may choose from a 4-axis Linux driver box (with LinuxCNC), the Sherline/Acorn controller (based on Centroid CNC12, which supports Intercon conversational CAM), or any third-party controller compatible with NEMA 23 stepper motors. The MASSO G3 Touch is not available as an option on this model and is exclusive to the Accu-Pro line. G-code programs can be generated on any operating system using third-party CAM software. | The machine ships without axis motors, control box or software. Community-documented compatibility with Mach3, Mach4 and LinuxCNC is extensive; NEMA 23 motor mounts come pre-installed. CNC threading requires a spindle index sensor, which is not included in the CR version. |
MakerSpecs Awards
6840 17″ Ball Screw Benchtop Lathe
Most capable Intermediate
Highest technical score among the 46 Turning (lathe) between €350 and €900 printers: 100/100.
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The differences that matter
- Price: 6840 17″ Ball Screw Benchtop Lathe 1700 € vs TAIGTurn 3019CR CNC-Ready Lathe ER16 Leadscrew 1140 € — TAIGTurn 3019CR CNC-Ready Lathe ER16 Leadscrew wins (+49%)
Which one to choose
Choose 6840 17″ Ball Screw Benchtop Lathe if…
It is the most capable in its class.
Choose TAIGTurn 3019CR CNC-Ready Lathe ER16 Leadscrew if…
you value price.
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