October 20, 2026
We would like to share an encouraging development regarding the future of Sherline Products.
We are currently in discussions with an American manufacturer regarding the potential purchase of Sherline’s intellectual property and remaining inventory. The goal of this proposed acquisition is to preserve and revitalize the Sherline brand while providing continued availability of replacement parts, accessories, and machines for our valued customers.
As these discussions progress, we have agreed to temporarily suspend accepting new orders, effective October 19, 2026. This will allow us to preserve our remaining inventory while negotiations are underway.
Although no final agreement has been reached, we are hopeful that this opportunity will provide a positive path forward for the Sherline name and the customers who have trusted our products for more than five decades.
We sincerely appreciate your patience, understanding, and continued loyalty during this transition. We will share additional information as soon as it becomes available.
Our greatest hope is that the Sherline legacy of quality, precision, and American craftsmanship will continue for generations to come.
Karl Rohlin III and Charla Papp
Co-Owners, Sherline Products, Inc.
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4" Sherline rotary table with pre-installed stepper motor
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Microprocessor unit with numeric keypad
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115 VAC power supply (universal 110–240 VAC compatible)
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All required connecting cables
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Right-Angle Attachment: Holds the table vertically at a 2.7" center height. A matching right-angle tailstock is also available for supporting long workpieces.
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Tilting Angle Table: Allows mounting at any angle from 0° to 90°. At 90°, the center height remains 2.7", compatible with the right-angle tailstock.
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Resolution: 28,800 steps per revolution
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Accuracy: ±0.006° per step
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Accepts input signals from an external CNC controller
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Sends “completion” signals back to the master controller
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Can be daisy-chained with other units for coordinated actions
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Horizontal orientation: 50 lbs
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Vertical orientation: 30 lbs
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Vertical rotational torque: 6 ft-lbs (e.g., able to lift a 6 lb. weight 12" from the center)
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Linear controller with integrated keypad
Carbide Inserted-Tip Fly Cutter with Straight Shaft
Manual Rotary Table
Nickel-Teflon Coated Manual Rotary Table
CNC-Ready Rotary Table
Nickel-Teflon Coated CNC-Ready Rotary Table
CNC Rotary Table with Stepper Motor
Nickel-Teflon Coated CNC Rotary Table with Stepper Motor
CNC Rotary Table with 36V Stepper Motor
Rotary Table Indexer
Sherline has advanced its precision 4" rotary table into the 21st century with the addition of Computer Numerical Control (CNC). This upgrade makes it an ideal solution for clockmakers, gear cutters, and anyone needing to machine intricate radially symmetrical patterns. The CNC rotary table takes the complexity out of repetitive indexing tasks.
Complete, Stand-Alone System
Programming is done entirely through the integrated numeric keypad—no computer required. The system includes everything needed for operation:
Mounting Options
The rotary table includes clamps and T-nuts for mounting to the T-slots of a Sherline mill table. Additional options allow for flexible positioning:
Simple, Accurate Operation
Simply enter the steps per revolution (or degrees per step) via the keypad. The table advances precisely to the next position at the press of a button. If needed, previous positions can be recalled instantly.
This precision allows for accurate machining of gears with odd numbers of teeth, and built-in calculations prevent cumulative errors.
Flexible Integration
This CNC rotary indexer is a complete, stand-alone unit—perfect for complex indexing operations. It can also integrate with other CNC systems:
For more advanced applications, the rotary table can be linked with Sherline’s linear controller (P/N 8800), enabling seamless combinations of rotary and linear motion—ideal for gear cutting and other multi-axis operations, all without requiring advanced CNC programming knowledge.
Weight Capacity (Continuous Use)
Note: The table can handle heavier loads if not under continuous use. Refer to the Video tab for practical examples.
Power Supply
The controller power supply operates on 110–240 VAC and automatically adjusts for global use. (Earlier models included a 110 VAC-only power supply.)
Compatibility with Tilting Angle Table (TAT) Limit Switches
For instructions on using the rotary table with limit switches on the TAT, see the “Instructions” tab and download the PDF titled MASSO Rotary Table Limit Switch Interference on the Tilting Angle Table.
Nickel-Teflon Coated CNC-Rotary Table Indexer
CNC Rotary Controller with Stepper Motor
67127 2 Amp, 100-oz., 23 frame size stepper motor 87041 120 VAC power supply (24 VDC, 1 amp output) 87100 Control unit with keypad/electronics 87250 Motor-to-keypad 6’ extension cable 87350 Remote (limit) switch/daisy-chain 1/2 cable About the Controller Power Supply … Continued
7″ x 13″ Mill Tooling Plate
7″ x 18″ Mill Tooling Plate
Chuck Adapters for Rotary Table
About the Rotary Table Chuck Adapters You can attach a 1/4″ or 3/8″ drill chuck, an older Unimat chuck with 12 x 1 mm or 14 x 1 mm threads, or a 1/2-20 Sears chuck to your Sherline rotary table. … Continued
Linear Controller without Power Supply
The stand-alone controller is fully programmable via its built-in keypad and manages the operation of the connected stepper motor.
An 8-pin mini-DIN cable allows multiple controllers to be linked in a "daisy-chain" configuration. The controllers can signal each other to operate in sequence, enabling complex, multi-axis movements without the need for a computer or master CNC controller. They can also be used alongside existing CNC systems. Each controller can store two independent programs, with up to 40 steps per program. Each step can define distance, direction, speed, and whether the program pauses or proceeds automatically to the next step.
Sherline’s linear controller can also be daisy-chained with the rotary controller, allowing combined rotary and linear operations in sequence. This setup simplifies advanced tasks—such as gear cutting—without requiring CNC programming knowledge beyond what is entered via the keypad.
Items Included with the Linear Controller:
Controller Power Supply Information:
The optional power supply is compatible with 110-240 VAC and automatically switches between voltages for use in regions with 220-240V mains power. (The original version of this power supply was 110 VAC only.)
Drill Chuck Tool Holder
