Sherline 8400C 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package C (LinuxCNC) vs Taig 4019CREXT CNC-Ready Lathe
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
4019CREXT CNC-Ready Lathe leads on the available specs (starting with price); 8400C 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package C (LinuxCNC) makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.
| Parameter |
8400C 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package C (LinuxCNC)
Sherline
F2 · Intermediate
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4019CREXT CNC-Ready Lathe
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
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| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~3200–3800 € | ~1700–1850 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 26.7 × 59.7 × 21.6 cm | 60.96 × 86.36 × 35.56 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 28.6 kg | 36.29 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 200 × 110 mm | — |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 228.6 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 186 W |
| Voltage (V) | 240 V | 110 V |
| Maximum speed | 2800 rpm | 1800 rpm |
| Declared precision | 0.0127 mm | 0.00508 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Swing over bed (mm) | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Distance between centers (mm) | 200 mm | 228.6 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 4019CREXT ships without a controller or software: the control system integration is entirely the user's responsibility. The included NEMA 23 motor mounts simplify pairing with standard stepper drivers. The most common solutions in the Taig ecosystem are Mach3, Mach4, and LinuxCNC; the choice depends on the control hardware selected. |
The differences that matter
- Price: 8400C 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package C (LinuxCNC) 3500 € vs 4019CREXT CNC-Ready Lathe 1775 € — 4019CREXT CNC-Ready Lathe wins (+97%)
- Distance between centers: 8400C 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package C (LinuxCNC) 200 mm vs 4019CREXT CNC-Ready Lathe 228.6 mm — 4019CREXT CNC-Ready Lathe wins (+14%)
Which one to choose
Choose 4019CREXT CNC-Ready Lathe if…
you value price and distance between centers.
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