Taig TAIGTurn 3019CR CNC-Ready Lathe ER16 Leadscrew vs Taig Micro Lathe II M1019 Kit
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
Two Taig benchtop lathes for small parts: the M1019 at €390, the 3019CR at €1,140. The 3019CR is prepared for CNC but ships without motors, control box or software: its price is not that of a machine ready to cut.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1080–1200 € | ~360–420 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 60.96 × 78.74 × 35.56 cm | — |
| Weight (kg) | 36.29 kg | — |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 152.4 mm | 228.6 mm |
| Power (W) | 186 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 120 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 1800 rpm | 7000 rpm |
| Declared precision | 0.00508 mm | 0.0127 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Swing over bed (mm) | — | 114.3 mm |
| Distance between centers (mm) | — | 247.65 mm |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The machine ships without axis motors, control box or software. Community-documented compatibility with Mach3, Mach4 and LinuxCNC is extensive; NEMA 23 motor mounts come pre-installed. CNC threading requires a spindle index sensor, which is not included in the CR version. | — |
The differences that matter
- €1,140 against about €390 → a €750 gap, but the 3019CR still needs motors, control box and software, so the finished cost is above €1,140
- 1800 rpm against 7000 rpm → the M1019 turns almost four times faster, which matters on small diameters
Which one to choose
Choose TAIGTurn 3019CR CNC-Ready Lathe ER16 Leadscrew if…
Someone building a CNC lathe driven by Mach3, Mach4 or LinuxCNC: the NEMA 23 motor mounts are already fitted. The trade-offs: motors, control box and software are extra, and CNC threading needs a spindle index sensor that the CR version does not include.
Choose Micro Lathe II M1019 Kit if…
The entry-level lathe: €390 with 114.3 mm swing over the bed and 247.65 mm between centers is enough for small parts. The trade-off is precision, 0.0127 mm declared against 0.00508 mm on the 3019CR.
Where to buy
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