Sherline 8440B 17″ CNC Benchtop Lathe System Package B vs Taig Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
8440B 17″ CNC Benchtop Lathe System Package B and Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit are not direct competitors: very different prices (~13×). Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit costs less (~€185) and is the entry-level choice; 8440B 17″ CNC Benchtop Lathe System Package B offers more capability at a higher price (~€2400). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
8440B 17″ CNC Benchtop Lathe System Package B
Sherline
F2 · Intermediate
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Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
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| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~2300–2500 € | ~150–220 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 28.6 × – × 20.3 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 | 5200 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. | — |
MakerSpecs Awards
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Best value Intermediate
At €185 it offers the best performance-to-price ratio among the 46 intermediate Turning (lathe) machines, with a technical score of 48/100.
How we assign awards →Best price Intermediate
The lowest list price among intermediate Turning (lathe) machines: €185. The second cheapest starts at €310. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Price: 8440B 17″ CNC Benchtop Lathe System Package B 2400 € vs Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit 185 € — Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit wins (+1197%)
- Distance between centers: 8440B 17″ CNC Benchtop Lathe System Package B 430 mm vs Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit 247.65 mm — 8440B 17″ CNC Benchtop Lathe System Package B wins (+74%)
- Swing over bed: 8440B 17″ CNC Benchtop Lathe System Package B 90 mm vs Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit 114.3 mm — Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit wins (+27%)
Which one to choose
Choose 8440B 17″ CNC Benchtop Lathe System Package B if…
you value distance between centers.
Choose Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit if…
you value price and swing over bed. It is the best value for money in its class.
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