Sherline 6840 17″ Ball Screw Benchtop Lathe vs Taig TAIGTurn 3029 Manual Turn Lathe 5C Headstock
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
6840 17″ Ball Screw Benchtop Lathe is the most capable in its class. TAIGTurn 3029 Manual Turn Lathe 5C Headstock 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 3029 Manual Turn Lathe 5C Headstock
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
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| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2020 | — |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1400–2000 € | ~1300–1400 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 26.35 × – × 25.4 cm | 60.96 × 78.74 × 35.56 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 21.4 kg | 40.82 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 3029MAN is a fully manual lathe with no CNC control or software interface. Spindle speed is selected mechanically via a multi-step belt drive across four ranges (435–1800 RPM); feeds are hand-operated through lead screws fitted with friction-adjustable micrometer dials graduated at 0.001-inch increments. |
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 3029 Manual Turn Lathe 5C Headstock 1350 € — TAIGTurn 3029 Manual Turn Lathe 5C Headstock wins (+26%)
Which one to choose
Choose 6840 17″ Ball Screw Benchtop Lathe if…
It is the most capable in its class.
Choose TAIGTurn 3029 Manual Turn Lathe 5C Headstock if…
you value price.
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