Sherline 8400C 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package C (LinuxCNC) vs Taig Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
8400C 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package C (LinuxCNC) and Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit are not direct competitors: very different prices (~18.9×). Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit costs less (~€185) and is the entry-level choice; 8400C 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package C (LinuxCNC) offers more capability at a higher price (~€3500). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
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8400C 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package C (LinuxCNC)
Sherline
F2 · Intermediate
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Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
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| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~3200–3800 € | ~150–220 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 26.7 × 59.7 × 21.6 cm | — |
| Weight (kg) | 28.6 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 200 × 110 mm | — |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 228.6 mm |
| Voltage (V) | 240 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 2800 rpm | 5200 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 | 247.65 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. | — |
MakerSpecs Awards
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Best value Intermediate
At €185 it offers the best performance-to-price ratio among the 46 intermediate Turning (lathe) machines, with a technical score of 48/100.
How we assign awards →Best price Intermediate
The lowest list price among intermediate Turning (lathe) machines: €185. The second cheapest starts at €310. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Price: 8400C 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package C (LinuxCNC) 3500 € vs Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit 185 € — Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit wins (+1792%)
- Swing over bed: 8400C 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package C (LinuxCNC) 90 mm vs Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit 114.3 mm — Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit wins (+27%)
- Distance between centers: 8400C 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package C (LinuxCNC) 200 mm vs Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit 247.65 mm — Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit wins (+24%)
Which one to choose
Choose Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit if…
you value price, swing over bed and distance between centers. It is the best value for money in its class.
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