Sherline 8400C 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package C (LinuxCNC) vs Taig Micro Lathe II M1015
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
8400C 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package C (LinuxCNC) and Micro Lathe II M1015 are not direct competitors: very different prices (~6.9×). Micro Lathe II M1015 costs less (~€505) 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 M1015
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~3200–3800 € | ~480–530 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 26.7 × 59.7 × 21.6 cm | – × 41.91 × – cm |
| Weight (kg) | 28.6 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 200 × 110 mm | 114.3 × 44.45 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 247.65 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 differences that matter
- Price: 8400C 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package C (LinuxCNC) 3500 € vs Micro Lathe II M1015 505 € — Micro Lathe II M1015 wins (+593%)
- Work area: 8400C 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package C (LinuxCNC) 200×110 mm vs Micro Lathe II M1015 114.3×44.45 mm — 8400C 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package C (LinuxCNC) wins (+333%)
- Swing over bed: 8400C 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package C (LinuxCNC) 90 mm vs Micro Lathe II M1015 114.3 mm — Micro Lathe II M1015 wins (+27%)
- Distance between centers: 8400C 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package C (LinuxCNC) 200 mm vs Micro Lathe II M1015 247.65 mm — Micro Lathe II M1015 wins (+24%)
Which one to choose
Choose 8400C 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package C (LinuxCNC) if…
you value work area.
Choose Micro Lathe II M1015 if…
you value price, swing over bed and distance between centers.
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