Sherline 8400A 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package A (LinuxCNC) vs Taig Micro Lathe II M1015-5C
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
Micro Lathe II M1015-5C 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. On the category's overall technical index, Micro Lathe II M1015-5C scores 53/100 against 36/100 for 8400A 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package A (LinuxCNC).
| Parameter |
8400A 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package A (LinuxCNC)
Sherline
F2 · Intermediate
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Micro Lathe II M1015-5C
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
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| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~2800–3400 € | ~1000–1150 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 26.7 × 59.7 × 21.6 cm | 39.37 × 46.99 × – cm |
| Weight (kg) | 28.6 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 200 × 110 mm | — |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 203.2 mm |
| Voltage (V) | 240 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 2800 rpm | 4000 rpm |
| Declared precision | 0.0127 mm | 0.0127 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Swing over bed (mm) | 90 mm | 114.3 mm |
| Distance between centers (mm) | 200 mm | 222.25 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 lathe is entirely manual: no CNC control or software interface of any kind is included. The bundled motor (1750 RPM nominal) drives the four-step 2L belt transmission; any additional speed regulation relies on an external inverter chosen by the user. |
The differences that matter
- Price: 8400A 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package A (LinuxCNC) 3100 € vs Micro Lathe II M1015-5C 1075 € — Micro Lathe II M1015-5C wins (+188%)
- Swing over bed: 8400A 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package A (LinuxCNC) 90 mm vs Micro Lathe II M1015-5C 114.3 mm — Micro Lathe II M1015-5C wins (+27%)
- Distance between centers: 8400A 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package A (LinuxCNC) 200 mm vs Micro Lathe II M1015-5C 222.25 mm — Micro Lathe II M1015-5C wins (+11%)
Which one to choose
Choose Micro Lathe II M1015-5C if…
you value price, swing over bed and distance between centers.
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