Sherline 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) vs Taig 4019CREXT CNC-Ready Lathe
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) and 4019CREXT CNC-Ready Lathe are two turning (lathe) in a similar class. Choose 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) if distance between centers matters more; choose 4019CREXT CNC-Ready Lathe if price matters more. On the category's overall technical index, 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) scores 63/100 against 39/100 for 4019CREXT CNC-Ready Lathe.
| Parameter |
8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (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 (€) | ~2800–3300 € | ~1700–1850 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 28.6 × 91.4 × 20.3 cm | 60.96 × 86.36 × 35.56 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 31.4 kg | 36.29 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 430 × 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) | 430 mm | 228.6 mm |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The system ships with an Ubuntu Linux computer and 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. | 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: 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) 3050 € vs 4019CREXT CNC-Ready Lathe 1775 € — 4019CREXT CNC-Ready Lathe wins (+72%)
- Distance between centers: 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) 430 mm vs 4019CREXT CNC-Ready Lathe 228.6 mm — 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) wins (+88%)
Which one to choose
Choose 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) if…
you value distance between centers.
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