Sherline Assembly and Instruction Guide
The Sherline Assembly and Instruction Guide includes safety rules for power tools, assembly and setup of new lathes and mills and a brief course in machining for beginners. This is without a doubt the most comprehensive instruction manual included with any machine tool, regardless of size. Also included are helpful exploded views and part number listings for the lathes and mills that are very helpful when ordering replacement parts.
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Sherline Tools and Accessories Catalog
The 11th edition of Sherline's color catalog contains photos, drawings, descriptions, and specifications of Sherline's extensive tool and accessory line. There are project photos and other finished projects throughout the catalog to inspire you. Features of the machines are Highlighted and photos accompany a brief description of over 100 Sherline accessories, with a brief description of how each is used. Sections include a new section for CNC for Ball Screw Machines, Machine and Accessory Packages that offer convenience while saving you some money, a "Frequently Asked Questions" section gives the answers to the calls we get most often, and Technical Specifications with details and dimensions on all our lathe and mill models.
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36V Closed-Loop Stepper Motor
The 36V stepper motor is a closed-loop motor with an integrated driver, housed in the same NEMA 23 frame as our standard stepper motor. It features built-in LED indicators that display both power and alarm status for easy monitoring.
⚠️ NOTE: The 36V closed-loop stepper motors are sold only as replacement parts for Sherline Accu-Pro machines. They are not available as upgrade components for pre-existing systems.
Stepper Motors
Sherline stepper motors are NEMA 23, dual-shaft motors designed specifically for our CNC mills, lathes, and rotary tables.
Both the standard motor (P/N 67127) and the high-torque motor (P/N 67126) are rated at 2.0 A/phase and are fully compatible with Sherline CNC systems, driver boxes, and motion controllers. The dual-shaft design allows you to add handwheels for manual control when needed.
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- NEMA 23 frame size – fits Sherline CNC-ready mills, lathes, and rotary tables.
- Dual-shaft design – both ends of the shaft are usable; flats are ground on each end for secure attachment of handwheels and couplings.
- Standard step angle – 1.8° per step (200 steps/rev) for precise motion control.
- 2.0 A/phase – both motors are rated at 2.0 amps and work with existing Sherline CNC power supplies and driver electronics.
- 6-lead wiring – allows use in a variety of bipolar or unipolar configurations (see spec sheets for wiring diagrams).
- Designed for Sherline CNC – plug-and-play with Sherline driver boxes and motion controllers when used with the supplied connectors.
P/N 67127 – Standard Stepper Motor (with Plug)
The standard Sherline stepper motor (P/N 67127) comes pre-wired with six leads into a 5-pin DIN connector that plugs directly into Sherline’s CNC driver boxes and linear or rotary controllers. Simply plug each motor into the corresponding axis cable for a quick, clean setup. This motor is ideal for typical Sherline CNC applications where cutting loads are moderate, such as machining aluminum, brass, plastics, and light cuts in steel.P/N 67130 – Stepper Motor (Without Plug)
P/N 67130 is the same basic motor as P/N 67127 but supplied with six raw wire leads and no connector. It is intended for non-Sherline controllers or custom installations where a different pinout or connector is required.P/N 67126 – High-Torque Stepper Motor
Sherline’s high-torque stepper motor (P/N 67126) uses the same NEMA 23 frame size and 1/4" dual shaft as the standard motor, but delivers over 75% more holding torque. This added torque is especially useful on the Z-axis, where it can better handle the weight of the headstock and motor, and for heavier cuts or higher feed rates. Rated at 2 amps, the high-torque motor is fully compatible with all Sherline CNC machines, including complete CNC systems, the 4-axis driver box, CNC rotary tables, and Sherline linear and rotary controllers. No power supply upgrade is required. [/pane] [pane title="Specifications Comparison"]| Specification | P/N 67127 – Standard | P/N 67126 – High-Torque |
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| Frame size | NEMA #23 | NEMA #23 |
| Shaft | 1/4" diameter, dual shafts | 1/4" diameter, dual shafts |
| Step angle | 1.8° (200 steps/rev) | 1.8° (200 steps/rev) |
| Holding torque | 0.775 N·m 7.9 kg-cm 109.71 oz-in 6.856 in-lb | 1.35 N·m 13.756 kg-cm 191.17 oz-in 11.948 in-lb |
| Maximum RPM | 530 RPM | 530 RPM |
| Voltage (nominal) | 3.2 V DC | 4.5 V DC |
| Current | 2.0 A/phase | 2.0 A/phase |
| Rotor inertia | 250 g-cm² | 480 g-cm² |
| Axial / radial load (max) | See spec sheet | Axial: 15 N (3.37 lbf) Radial: 75 N (16.86 lbf) |
| Number of leads | 6 leads (with DIN plug on 67127) | 6 leads |
- Coupler requirement: Because of the increased torque, the high-torque motor (P/N 67126) must be used with the updated CNC coupling (P/N 671052). This coupling replaces the older 3-slot coupling (P/N 67105).
- Motor mounts: When used with a Sherline stepper motor mount (P/N 67101), be sure that the shaft entering the coupling has a flat aligned with the set screw. Tightening against the round shaft can damage the shaft and make removal difficult.
- Handwheel use: The dual-shaft design lets you mount a handwheel on the rear shaft for manual operation when the drivers are powered down. When the motors are energized, they hold position and cannot be moved easily by hand.
- Controller compatibility: P/N 67127 with the 5-pin DIN plug is designed to plug directly into Sherline’s 4-axis driver box, CNC systems, and linear and rotary controllers. P/N 67130 (no plug) is intended for non-Sherline or custom controllers.
