Sherline 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) vs Taig TAIGTurn 4029 DSLS Full CNC Lathe
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) leads on the available specs (starting with price); TAIGTurn 4029 DSLS Full CNC Lathe makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.
| Parameter |
8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC)
Sherline
F2 · Intermediate
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TAIGTurn 4029 DSLS Full CNC Lathe
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
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| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~2800–3300 € | ~3500–4200 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 28.6 × 91.4 × 20.3 cm | 60.96 × 78.74 × 35.56 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 31.4 kg | 40.82 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 430 × 110 mm | — |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 152.4 mm |
| Voltage (V) | 240 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 2800 rpm | 1800 rpm |
| Declared precision | 0.0127 mm | 0.0127 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Swing over bed (mm) | 90 mm | — |
| Distance between centers (mm) | 430 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 machine ships with a Mach 3 license, the Windows-based CAM/control software commonly used on CNC lathes and mills in this class. Mach 3 requires a PC with a parallel (LPT) port or a compatible motion control card; it is not compatible with macOS or Linux. A separate CAM application (e.g. Fusion 360, BobCAD) is needed to generate G-code. |
The differences that matter
- Price: 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) 3050 € vs TAIGTurn 4029 DSLS Full CNC Lathe 3850 € — 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) wins (+26%)
Which one to choose
Choose 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) if…
you value price.
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