Sherline 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) vs Taig Micro Lathe II L1015ER
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) and Micro Lathe II L1015ER are not direct competitors: very different prices (~5.5×). Micro Lathe II L1015ER costs less (~€550) 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 L1015ER
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
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| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~2800–3300 € | ~500–600 € |
| 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 lathe is entirely manual with no software interface or CNC control. The unit ships with pulleys, a six-step belt and the power feed gearbox, but without a motor: the user must source a compatible 1750 RPM motor and, if needed, an external inverter for speed regulation. |
The differences that matter
- Price: 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) 3050 € vs Micro Lathe II L1015ER 550 € — Micro Lathe II L1015ER wins (+455%)
- Distance between centers: 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) 430 mm vs Micro Lathe II L1015ER 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 L1015ER 114.3 mm — Micro Lathe II L1015ER wins (+27%)
Which one to choose
Choose 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) if…
you value distance between centers.
Choose Micro Lathe II L1015ER if…
you value price and swing over bed.
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