Sherline Accu-Pro Turn Ball Screw Lathe with MASSO G3 Touch Controller vs Taig Micro Lathe II L1017
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
Accu-Pro Turn Ball Screw Lathe with MASSO G3 Touch Controller and Micro Lathe II L1017 are not direct competitors: very different prices (~16.4×). Micro Lathe II L1017 costs less (~€370) 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
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
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| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~5800–6300 € | ~320–420 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 28.58 × – × 20.32 cm | 39.37 × 41.91 × – cm |
| Weight (kg) | 31.4 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 430 × 107.95 mm | — |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 228.6 mm |
| Voltage (V) | 240 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 2800 rpm | 7000 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 | 247.65 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 and includes no drive components: motor, pulleys and power feed must be sourced separately. No software interface or CNC control is provided. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Accu-Pro Turn Ball Screw Lathe with MASSO G3 Touch Controller 6050 € vs Micro Lathe II L1017 370 € — Micro Lathe II L1017 wins (+1535%)
- Distance between centers: Accu-Pro Turn Ball Screw Lathe with MASSO G3 Touch Controller 430 mm vs Micro Lathe II L1017 247.65 mm — Accu-Pro Turn Ball Screw Lathe with MASSO G3 Touch Controller wins (+74%)
- Swing over bed: Accu-Pro Turn Ball Screw Lathe with MASSO G3 Touch Controller 88.9 mm vs Micro Lathe II L1017 114.3 mm — Micro Lathe II L1017 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 if…
you value price and swing over bed.
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