Taig Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit vs Taig Micro Lathe II L1017ER
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
K1019 Kit and L1017ER share the same basic mechanics — 228.6 mm Z-height, 114.3 mm swing over bed — but start from different setups. K1019 Kit costs €185 against €430 for L1017ER, more than double. The gap isn't just price: L1017ER ships without motor, pulleys or power feed, parts you need to source separately.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~150–220 € | ~380–480 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 39.37 × 41.91 × – cm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 228.6 mm | 228.6 mm |
| Maximum speed | 5200 rpm | 7000 rpm |
| Declared precision | 0.0127 mm | 0.0127 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Swing over bed (mm) | 114.3 mm | 114.3 mm |
| Distance between centers (mm) | 247.65 mm | 247.65 mm |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | — | The lathe is entirely manual and is supplied without any drive components: motor, pulleys and power feed are not included and must be sourced separately. No software interface or CNC control is provided. |
MakerSpecs Awards
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 53/100.
How we assign awards →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: K1019 Kit €185 versus L1017ER €430, more than double.
- Top speed: 5200 rpm on K1019 Kit versus 7000 rpm on L1017ER.
- Included parts: L1017ER doesn't include motor, pulleys or power feed, bought separately.
- Base mechanics: identical on both — 114.3 mm swing, 247.65 mm distance between centers, 0.0127 mm precision.
Which one to choose
Choose Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit if…
K1019 Kit suits anyone after the lowest entry price: €185 versus €430, more than double the saving, with the same distance between centers (247.65 mm) and rated precision (0.0127 mm).
Choose Micro Lathe II L1017ER if…
L1017ER suits anyone who wants higher speed, 7000 rpm versus K1019 Kit's 5200 rpm, useful for harder metals or finer finishes. Factor in the extra cost of a motor and pulleys, not included.
Where to buy
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