Sherline Accu-Pro Turn Ball Screw Lathe with MASSO G3 Touch Controller vs Taig 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
Accu-Pro Turn Ball Screw Lathe with MASSO G3 Touch Controller and 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3×). 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe costs less (~€2000) and is the entry-level choice; Accu-Pro Turn Ball Screw Lathe with MASSO G3 Touch Controller offers more capability at a higher price (~€6050). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Accu-Pro Turn Ball Screw Lathe with MASSO G3 Touch Controller
Sherline
F2 · Intermediate
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4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
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| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~5800–6300 € | ~1950–2050 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 28.58 × – × 20.32 cm | 60.96 × 78.74 × 35.56 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 31.4 kg | 40.82 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 430 × 107.95 mm | — |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 152.4 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 186 W |
| Voltage (V) | 240 V | 110 V |
| Maximum speed | 2800 rpm | 1800 rpm |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | 0.00508 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Swing over bed (mm) | 88.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Distance between centers (mm) | 430 mm | 152.4 mm |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The MASSO G3 Touch is a self-contained CNC controller with a touchscreen display that requires no dedicated PC during machining. G-code programs are authored on any operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux) and transferred via USB flash drive. The controller supports G-code spindle speed control, threading, and built-in conversational programming. WiFi is included as standard. No specific software is required on the host computer: the MASSO G3 handles program execution, axis management, and homing sensor control independently. | The 4029CR ships without a controller or software: the control system integration is entirely the user's responsibility. It is compatible with common solutions in the Taig and DIY builder ecosystem, including Mach3, Mach4, and LinuxCNC, paired with NEMA 23 motor drivers (motor mounts are included). Software choice depends entirely on the control hardware selected. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Accu-Pro Turn Ball Screw Lathe with MASSO G3 Touch Controller 6050 € vs 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe 2000 € — 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe wins (+202%)
- Distance between centers: Accu-Pro Turn Ball Screw Lathe with MASSO G3 Touch Controller 430 mm vs 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe 152.4 mm — Accu-Pro Turn Ball Screw Lathe with MASSO G3 Touch Controller wins (+182%)
Which one to choose
Choose Accu-Pro Turn Ball Screw Lathe with MASSO G3 Touch Controller if…
you value distance between centers.
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