Taig Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit vs Taig Micro Lathe II M1017
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
The two Taig micro lathes have the same capacity: 114.3 mm swing over the bed, 247.65 mm between centers and 0.0127 mm declared precision. For the buyer it mostly comes down to price, a €300 gap, and what comes in the box.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~150–220 € | ~440–530 € |
| 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: no CNC control or software interface of any kind is included. The bundled motor drives the six-step V-belt transmission (525–5200 RPM); any additional speed regulation relies on an external inverter chosen by the user. |
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: €185 vs €485 → the Kit costs €300 less, with the same swing, distance between centers and declared precision
- Identical swing, length and precision → no workpiece fits one and not the other
Which one to choose
Choose Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit if…
For small turned parts in a hobby workshop, with the same diameter and working length as the M1017, the K1019 Kit costs €300 less. The trade-off is that you're buying a kit: the catalog doesn't list its contents, so check the manufacturer's page before ordering.
Choose Micro Lathe II M1017 if…
The M1017 is a fully manual lathe, with no CNC or software interface, motor included and a six-step V-belt transmission; further speed regulation needs an external inverter chosen by the buyer. It costs €300 more than the Kit and adds no turning capacity: you pay for what's supplied, not for bigger parts.
Where to buy
MakerSpecs is an independent atlas. We don't sell products: the purchase links are the same as on the two product sheets and don't influence the verdict. The sheets have the complete data.