Taig Micro Lathe II L1017-5C vs Taig Micro Lathe II M1019 Kit
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
Micro Lathe II M1019 Kit leads on the available specs (starting with price); Micro Lathe II L1017-5C makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.
| Parameter |
Micro Lathe II L1017-5C
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
|
Micro Lathe II M1019 Kit
Taig
F1 · Entry
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~820–980 € | ~360–420 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 39.37 × 46.99 × – cm | — |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 203.2 mm | 228.6 mm |
| Maximum speed | 4000 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) | 222.25 mm | 247.65 mm |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The lathe is entirely manual with no software interface or CNC control of any kind. The unit ships with pulleys and a four-step 2L belt, but without a motor: the user must source a compatible 1750 RPM motor and, if needed, an external inverter for speed regulation. | — |
The differences that matter
- Price: Micro Lathe II L1017-5C 900 € vs Micro Lathe II M1019 Kit 390 € — Micro Lathe II M1019 Kit wins (+131%)
- Distance between centers: Micro Lathe II L1017-5C 222.25 mm vs Micro Lathe II M1019 Kit 247.65 mm — Micro Lathe II M1019 Kit wins (+11%)
Which one to choose
Choose Micro Lathe II M1019 Kit if…
you value price and distance between centers.
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