Taig 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe vs Taig Micro Lathe II M1015-5C
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
Micro Lathe II M1015-5C leads on the available specs (starting with price); 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case. On the category's overall technical index, Micro Lathe II M1015-5C scores 53/100 against 30/100 for 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe.
| Parameter |
4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
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Micro Lathe II M1015-5C
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1950–2050 € | ~1000–1150 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 60.96 × 78.74 × 35.56 cm | 39.37 × 46.99 × – cm |
| Weight (kg) | 40.82 kg | — |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 152.4 mm | 203.2 mm |
| Power (W) | 186 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 110 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 1800 rpm | 4000 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 | 222.25 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: no CNC control or software interface of any kind is included. The bundled motor (1750 RPM nominal) drives the four-step 2L belt transmission; any additional speed regulation relies on an external inverter chosen by the user. |
The differences that matter
- Price: 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe 2000 € vs Micro Lathe II M1015-5C 1075 € — Micro Lathe II M1015-5C wins (+86%)
- Swing over bed: 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe 88.9 mm vs Micro Lathe II M1015-5C 114.3 mm — Micro Lathe II M1015-5C wins (+29%)
- Distance between centers: 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe 152.4 mm vs Micro Lathe II M1015-5C 222.25 mm — Micro Lathe II M1015-5C wins (+46%)
Which one to choose
Choose Micro Lathe II M1015-5C if…
you value price, swing over bed and distance between centers.
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