Sherline 6840 17″ Ball Screw Benchtop Lathe vs Taig Micro Lathe II L1017-5C
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
6840 17″ Ball Screw Benchtop Lathe is the most capable in its class. 6840 17″ Ball Screw Benchtop Lathe and Micro Lathe II L1017-5C are two turning (lathe) in a similar class. Choose 6840 17″ Ball Screw Benchtop Lathe if distance between centers and swing over bed matters more; choose Micro Lathe II L1017-5C if price matters more. On the category's overall technical index, 6840 17″ Ball Screw Benchtop Lathe scores 100/100 against 53/100 for Micro Lathe II L1017-5C.
| Parameter |
6840 17″ Ball Screw Benchtop Lathe
Sherline
F2 · Intermediate
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Micro Lathe II L1017-5C
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
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| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2020 | — |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1400–2000 € | ~820–980 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 26.35 × – × 25.4 cm | 39.37 × 46.99 × – cm |
| Weight (kg) | 21.4 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 430 × 116 mm | — |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 367 mm | 203.2 mm |
| Voltage (V) | 240 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 2800 rpm | 4000 rpm |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | 0.0127 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Swing over bed (mm) | 151 mm | 114.3 mm |
| Distance between centers (mm) | 430 mm | 222.25 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 lathe is entirely manual with no software interface or CNC control of any kind. The unit ships with pulleys and a four-step 2L belt, but without a motor: the user must source a compatible 1750 RPM motor and, if needed, an external inverter for speed regulation. |
MakerSpecs Awards
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 Micro Lathe II L1017-5C 900 € — Micro Lathe II L1017-5C wins (+89%)
- Distance between centers: 6840 17″ Ball Screw Benchtop Lathe 430 mm vs Micro Lathe II L1017-5C 222.25 mm — 6840 17″ Ball Screw Benchtop Lathe wins (+93%)
- Swing over bed: 6840 17″ Ball Screw Benchtop Lathe 151 mm vs Micro Lathe II L1017-5C 114.3 mm — 6840 17″ Ball Screw Benchtop Lathe wins (+32%)
Which one to choose
Choose 6840 17″ Ball Screw Benchtop Lathe if…
you value distance between centers and swing over bed. It is the most capable in its class.
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