Sherline 8400A 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package A (LinuxCNC) vs Taig TAIGTurn 3019CR CNC-Ready Lathe ER16 Leadscrew

Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)

In brief

TAIGTurn 3019CR CNC-Ready Lathe ER16 Leadscrew leads on the available specs (starting with price); 8400A 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package A (LinuxCNC) makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.

Parameter
Identity
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~2800–3400 € ~1080–1200 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 26.7 × 59.7 × 21.6 cm 60.96 × 78.74 × 35.56 cm
Weight (kg) 28.6 kg 36.29 kg
Work area (mm) 200 × 110 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 152.4 mm
Power (W) 186 W
Voltage (V) 240 V 120 V
Maximum speed 2800 rpm 1800 rpm
Declared precision 0.0127 mm 0.00508 mm
Category specs
Swing over bed (mm) 90 mm
Distance between centers (mm) 200 mm
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes The system includes an Ubuntu Linux computer with LinuxCNC preinstalled for 4-axis control, with the driver board and power supply already fitted. The tailstock spindle remains manually controlled. Utilities to convert CAD files or TrueType fonts into G-code are included; only a monitor must be supplied. The machine ships without axis motors, control box or software. Community-documented compatibility with Mach3, Mach4 and LinuxCNC is extensive; NEMA 23 motor mounts come pre-installed. CNC threading requires a spindle index sensor, which is not included in the CR version.

The differences that matter

  • Price: 8400A 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package A (LinuxCNC) 3100 € vs TAIGTurn 3019CR CNC-Ready Lathe ER16 Leadscrew 1140 € — TAIGTurn 3019CR CNC-Ready Lathe ER16 Leadscrew wins (+172%)

Which one to choose

Choose TAIGTurn 3019CR CNC-Ready Lathe ER16 Leadscrew if…

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