Sherline 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) vs Taig Micro Lathe II M1017-5C
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) and Micro Lathe II M1017-5C are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.4×). Micro Lathe II M1017-5C costs less (~€910) 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
|
Micro Lathe II M1017-5C
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~2800–3300 € | ~840–980 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 28.6 × 91.4 × 20.3 cm | — |
| Weight (kg) | 31.4 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 430 × 110 mm | — |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 44.45 mm |
| Voltage (V) | 240 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 2800 rpm | 4000 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 | 222.25 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 differences that matter
- Price: 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) 3050 € vs Micro Lathe II M1017-5C 910 € — Micro Lathe II M1017-5C wins (+235%)
- Distance between centers: 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) 430 mm vs Micro Lathe II M1017-5C 222.25 mm — 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) wins (+93%)
- Swing over bed: 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) 90 mm vs Micro Lathe II M1017-5C 114.3 mm — Micro Lathe II M1017-5C wins (+27%)
Which one to choose
Choose 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) if…
you value distance between centers.
Choose Micro Lathe II M1017-5C if…
you value price and swing over bed.
MakerSpecs is an independent atlas. We don't sell products: this comparison links to both sheets, where you'll find complete data and official links.