Sherline Accu-Pro Turn Ball Screw Lathe with MASSO G3 Touch Controller vs Taig Micro Lathe II L1017-5C
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
Accu-Pro Turn Ball Screw Lathe with MASSO G3 Touch Controller and Micro Lathe II L1017-5C are not direct competitors: very different prices (~6.7×). Micro Lathe II L1017-5C costs less (~€900) 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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Micro Lathe II L1017-5C
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
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| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~5800–6300 € | ~820–980 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 28.58 × – × 20.32 cm | 39.37 × 46.99 × – cm |
| Weight (kg) | 31.4 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 430 × 107.95 mm | — |
| Z-axis height (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) | 88.9 mm | 114.3 mm |
| Distance between centers (mm) | 430 mm | 222.25 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 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. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Accu-Pro Turn Ball Screw Lathe with MASSO G3 Touch Controller 6050 € vs Micro Lathe II L1017-5C 900 € — Micro Lathe II L1017-5C wins (+572%)
- Distance between centers: Accu-Pro Turn Ball Screw Lathe with MASSO G3 Touch Controller 430 mm vs Micro Lathe II L1017-5C 222.25 mm — Accu-Pro Turn Ball Screw Lathe with MASSO G3 Touch Controller wins (+93%)
- Swing over bed: Accu-Pro Turn Ball Screw Lathe with MASSO G3 Touch Controller 88.9 mm vs Micro Lathe II L1017-5C 114.3 mm — Micro Lathe II L1017-5C wins (+29%)
Which one to choose
Choose Accu-Pro Turn Ball Screw Lathe with MASSO G3 Touch Controller if…
you value distance between centers.
Choose Micro Lathe II L1017-5C if…
you value price and swing over bed.
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