Sherline 8400C 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package C (LinuxCNC) vs Taig Micro Lathe II L1015
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
8400C 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package C (LinuxCNC) and Micro Lathe II L1015 are not direct competitors: very different prices (~6.6×). Micro Lathe II L1015 costs less (~€530) 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.
| Parameter |
8400C 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package C (LinuxCNC)
Sherline
F2 · Intermediate
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Micro Lathe II L1015
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
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| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~3200–3800 € | ~480–580 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 26.7 × 59.7 × 21.6 cm | 39.37 × 41.91 × – 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 | 7000 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. | The L1015 is a fully manual lathe in its base configuration: no CNC control or software interface is included. Speed control depends entirely on the motor chosen by the user, which can be connected to any inverter or speed controller compatible with the included six-step V-belt pulley. |
The differences that matter
- Price: 8400C 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package C (LinuxCNC) 3500 € vs Micro Lathe II L1015 530 € — Micro Lathe II L1015 wins (+560%)
- Swing over bed: 8400C 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package C (LinuxCNC) 90 mm vs Micro Lathe II L1015 114.3 mm — Micro Lathe II L1015 wins (+27%)
- Distance between centers: 8400C 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package C (LinuxCNC) 200 mm vs Micro Lathe II L1015 247.65 mm — Micro Lathe II L1015 wins (+24%)
Which one to choose
Choose Micro Lathe II L1015 if…
you value price, swing over bed and distance between centers.
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