Sherline 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) vs Taig 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) and 4029CR 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 4029CR 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 30/100 for 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe.
| Parameter |
8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC)
Sherline
F2 · Intermediate
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4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
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| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~2800–3300 € | ~1950–2050 € |
| 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 |
| 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 | 152.4 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 4029CR ships without a controller or software: the control system integration is entirely the user's responsibility. It is compatible with common solutions in the Taig and DIY builder ecosystem, including Mach3, Mach4, and LinuxCNC, paired with NEMA 23 motor drivers (motor mounts are included). Software choice depends entirely on the control hardware selected. |
The differences that matter
- Price: 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) 3050 € vs 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe 2000 € — 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe wins (+52%)
- Distance between centers: 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) 430 mm vs 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe 152.4 mm — 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) wins (+182%)
Which one to choose
Choose 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) if…
you value distance between centers.
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