Sherline 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) vs Taig Micro Lathe II L1015
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) and Micro Lathe II L1015 are not direct competitors: very different prices (~5.8×). Micro Lathe II L1015 costs less (~€530) and is the entry-level choice; 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) offers more capability at a higher price (~€3050). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (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 (€) | ~2800–3300 € | ~480–580 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 28.6 × 91.4 × 20.3 cm | 39.37 × 41.91 × – cm |
| Weight (kg) | 31.4 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 430 × 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) | 430 mm | 247.65 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 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: 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) 3050 € vs Micro Lathe II L1015 530 € — Micro Lathe II L1015 wins (+475%)
- Distance between centers: 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) 430 mm vs Micro Lathe II L1015 247.65 mm — 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) wins (+74%)
- Swing over bed: 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) 90 mm vs Micro Lathe II L1015 114.3 mm — Micro Lathe II L1015 wins (+27%)
Which one to choose
Choose 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) if…
you value distance between centers.
Choose Micro Lathe II L1015 if…
you value price and swing over bed.
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