Taig 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe vs Taig Micro Lathe II L1017
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe and Micro Lathe II L1017 are not direct competitors: very different prices (~5.4×). Micro Lathe II L1017 costs less (~€370) 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 |
4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
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Micro Lathe II L1017
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1950–2050 € | ~320–420 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 60.96 × 78.74 × 35.56 cm | 39.37 × 41.91 × – 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 | 7000 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. | The lathe is entirely manual and includes no drive components: motor, pulleys and power feed must be sourced separately. No software interface or CNC control is provided. |
The differences that matter
- Price: 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe 2000 € vs Micro Lathe II L1017 370 € — Micro Lathe II L1017 wins (+441%)
- Distance between centers: 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe 152.4 mm vs Micro Lathe II L1017 247.65 mm — Micro Lathe II L1017 wins (+62%)
- Swing over bed: 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe 88.9 mm vs Micro Lathe II L1017 114.3 mm — Micro Lathe II L1017 wins (+29%)
Which one to choose
Choose Micro Lathe II L1017 if…
you value price, distance between centers and swing over bed.
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