Sherline 8440A 17″ CNC Benchtop Lathe System Package A vs Taig Micro Lathe II L1017ER
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
8440A 17″ CNC Benchtop Lathe System Package A and Micro Lathe II L1017ER are not direct competitors: very different prices (~4.9×). Micro Lathe II L1017ER costs less (~€430) and is the entry-level choice; 8440A 17″ CNC Benchtop Lathe System Package A offers more capability at a higher price (~€2100). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
8440A 17″ CNC Benchtop Lathe System Package A
Sherline
F2 · Intermediate
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Micro Lathe II L1017ER
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~2000–2200 € | ~380–480 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 28.6 × – × 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 includes a PC running Ubuntu Linux with LinuxCNC pre-installed, along with a 4-axis driver board built into the computer chassis. A CD with complete instructions and utilities to convert CAD files and TrueType fonts into G-code is included. The operator must supply an external monitor; keyboard and mouse are provided. LinuxCNC is an open-source CNC control package running real-time on the Linux kernel and is compatible with standard G-code formats. | The lathe is entirely manual and is supplied without any drive components: motor, pulleys and power feed are not included and must be sourced separately. No software interface or CNC control is provided. |
The differences that matter
- Price: 8440A 17″ CNC Benchtop Lathe System Package A 2100 € vs Micro Lathe II L1017ER 430 € — Micro Lathe II L1017ER wins (+388%)
- Distance between centers: 8440A 17″ CNC Benchtop Lathe System Package A 430 mm vs Micro Lathe II L1017ER 247.65 mm — 8440A 17″ CNC Benchtop Lathe System Package A wins (+74%)
- Swing over bed: 8440A 17″ CNC Benchtop Lathe System Package A 90 mm vs Micro Lathe II L1017ER 114.3 mm — Micro Lathe II L1017ER wins (+27%)
Which one to choose
Choose 8440A 17″ CNC Benchtop Lathe System Package A if…
you value distance between centers.
Choose Micro Lathe II L1017ER if…
you value price and swing over bed.
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