Sherline 8440B 17″ CNC Benchtop Lathe System Package B vs Taig Micro Lathe II L1015
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
8440B 17″ CNC Benchtop Lathe System Package B and Micro Lathe II L1015 are not direct competitors: very different prices (~4.5×). Micro Lathe II L1015 costs less (~€530) 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 L1015
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~2300–2500 € | ~480–580 € |
| 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 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: 8440B 17″ CNC Benchtop Lathe System Package B 2400 € vs Micro Lathe II L1015 530 € — Micro Lathe II L1015 wins (+353%)
- Distance between centers: 8440B 17″ CNC Benchtop Lathe System Package B 430 mm vs Micro Lathe II L1015 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 L1015 114.3 mm — Micro Lathe II L1015 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 L1015 if…
you value price and swing over bed.
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