Taig 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe vs Taig Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit

Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)

In brief

4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe and Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit are not direct competitors: very different prices (~10.8×). Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit costs less (~€185) and is the entry-level choice; 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe offers more capability at a higher price (~€2000). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.

Parameter
Awards
Identity
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~1950–2050 € ~150–220 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 60.96 × 78.74 × 35.56 cm
Weight (kg) 40.82 kg
Z-axis height (mm) 152.4 mm 228.6 mm
Power (W) 186 W
Voltage (V) 110 V
Maximum speed 1800 rpm 5200 rpm
Declared precision 0.00508 mm 0.0127 mm
Category specs
Swing over bed (mm) 88.9 mm 114.3 mm
Distance between centers (mm) 152.4 mm 247.65 mm
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes The 4029CR ships without a controller or software: the control system integration is entirely the user's responsibility. It is compatible with common solutions in the Taig and DIY builder ecosystem, including Mach3, Mach4, and LinuxCNC, paired with NEMA 23 motor drivers (motor mounts are included). Software choice depends entirely on the control hardware selected.

MakerSpecs Awards

4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe

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Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit

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.

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Best price Intermediate

The lowest list price among intermediate Turning (lathe) machines: €185. The second cheapest starts at €310. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)

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The differences that matter

  • Price: 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe 2000 € vs Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit 185 € — Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit wins (+981%)
  • Distance between centers: 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe 152.4 mm vs Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit 247.65 mm — Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit wins (+62%)
  • Swing over bed: 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe 88.9 mm vs Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit 114.3 mm — Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit wins (+29%)

Which one to choose

Choose Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit if…

you value price, distance between centers and swing over bed. It is the best value for money in its class.

See the Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit sheet →

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