Taig Micro Lathe II M1017 vs Taig Micro Lathe II M1019 Kit
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
Two Micro Lathe II models with the same stated figures: 114.3 mm swing over the bed, 247.65 mm between centers, up to 7000 rpm. What separates them in the data is price: 485 € for the M1017 against 390 € for the M1019 Kit.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~440–530 € | ~360–420 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 39.37 × 41.91 × – cm | — |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 228.6 mm | 228.6 mm |
| Maximum speed | 7000 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. | — |
The differences that matter
- Price 485 € vs 390 € → the M1019 Kit costs 95 € less for the same stated dimensions.
- Swing over bed and distance between centers are identical → the largest part you can turn doesn't depend on the choice.
Which one to choose
Choose Micro Lathe II M1017 if…
The M1017 is the 485 € non-kit version, for turning parts up to 114.3 mm in diameter on the six-step V-belt drive (525–5200 rpm) if that is how you want to buy it. You pay 95 € more, and the listing shows no different machining capacity in return.
Choose Micro Lathe II M1019 Kit if…
The M1019 Kit costs 95 € less and states the same dimensions: the same small parts, the same usable length between centers. It suits someone starting out with a benchtop lathe on a tight budget. The trade-off is that the listing doesn't say what the kit contains, so what you need to add has to be checked on the maker's page.
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.