Explore Sherline’s range of manually controlled milling machines, designed for precision and ease of use. Ideal for hobbyists, educators, and professionals, these mills provide reliable, hands-on control for various projects. Choose from compact tabletop models with adjustable features, ensuring accurate cuts and smooth operation for custom machining needs.
10″ Mill
The 10" tabletop mill is Sherline’s most affordable milling machines and an excellent starting point for any miniature machine shop. These mills feature a sturdy 10″ (254mm) precision-machined aluminum base, dovetailed slides with adjustable gibs, permanently lubricated spindle bearings, and adjustable preload anti-backlash feed screws on the X- and Y-axes. They also include two 1-5/8″ (41mm) laser-engraved aluminum handwheels, one 2-1/2″ (63mm) handwheel with thrust bearings, and many of the same features found on high-end commercial machines.
This compact tabletop mill is ideal for those looking to create small, precision parts. Proudly made in the USA, our mills are backed by unmatched customer service. Despite its small footprint, the 10" mill delivers the accuracy and rigidity needed to cut not only wood and plastic, but also aluminum and steel. It’s a desktop-size machine built for full-size performance and precision.
Note on Ordering a Metric Mill – Most Sherline cutting tool, such as center drills, are offered in fractional sizes. If you opt for a metric machine with metric collets or holders, you’ll need to order compatible fractional-size holders to use these tools effectively.
Standard Equipment for the 10″ Benchtop Mill
- A powerful 90V DC motor with electronic speed controller
- 10″ base with laser-engraved scales
- Brass leadscrew cover that keeps chips off the rear of the Y-axis leadscrew
- 2.75″ (70 mm) x 13.0″ (330 mm) table with laser-engraved scales and two T-slots
- Standard handwheels:
- (2) 1-5/8″ (41 mm) handwheels on the X- and Y-axes
- (1) 2-1/2″ (63 mm) handwheel with thrust bearings on the Z-axis
- All with laser-engraved aluminum collars
- Pulleys, drive belt, three hexagonal keys, spindle bars, gib removal tool, eight-foot three-wire power cord, and instruction manual
- Oil reservoirs on the X/Y axes and the Z axis help keep critical parts lubricated. These were initially developed for CNC machines that run constantly for hours on end but can benefit manual machines as well
12″ Deluxe Mill
The 12″ Deluxe Tabletop Mill is Sherline’s most popular milling machine, offering an ideal balance of precision, versatility, and value.
Like all Sherline milling machines, the 12″ mill is built in the USA and features:
- Precision-machined dovetailed slides with adjustable gibs
- Permanently lubricated spindle bearings
- Adjustable preload, anti-backlash leadscrews
- A high-torque 90V DC motor with electronic speed control
Spindle speed is continuously variable from 70 to 2800 RPM—no belt or gear changes required. A secondary pulley position provides additional torque for low-speed operations.
This compact tabletop mill is ideal for customers who need a high-precision mini milling machine for small parts. Despite its small footprint, it’s capable of machining wood, plastic, aluminum, and even steel with exceptional accuracy. The 10″ benchtop mill delivers full-size performance in a desktop-sized package—making it perfect for home shops, labs, and prototyping environments.
Note on Ordering a Metric Mill – Most Sherline cutting tool, such as center drills, are offered in fractional sizes. If you opt for a metric machine with metric collets or holders, you’ll need to order compatible fractional-size holders to use these tools effectively.
Standard Equipment for the 12″ Benchtop Mill
- 12″ base with laser-engraved scales
- Brass leadscrew cover that keeps chips off the rear of the Y-axis leadscrew
- 2.75″ (70 mm) x 13.0″ (330 mm) table with laser-engraved scales and two T-slots
- 1.235″ headstock spacer block
- Resettable, zero-adjustable handwheels:
- (2) 2″ (51 mm) handwheels on X- and Y-axes
- (1) 2-1/2″ (63 mm) handwheel on Z-axis
- All with laser-engraved aluminum collars
- ¼” Drill Chuck w/ key, #1 Morse arbor with drawbolt
- Pulleys, drive belt, three hexagonal keys, spindle bars, gib removal tool, eight-foot three-wire power cord, and instruction manual
- Oil reservoirs on the X/Y axes and the Z axis help keep critical parts lubricated. These were initially developed for CNC machines that run constantly for hours on end but can benefit manual machines as well
14″ 8-direction Mill
The Deluxe 8-Direction Milling Machine is one of the most versatile mills Sherline offers. In addition to standard X-, Y-, and Z-axis movement, this model provides five additional directions of headstock adjustment—allowing you to position the spindle for drilling or milling operations from nearly any angle.
- The headstock pivots up to 90° left or right.
- The column bed also rotates side to side up to 90°, enabling angled drilling.
- A specialized knuckle joint allows the column to tilt front to back.
- The ram-style column base can swing side to side up to 90°, offering even greater flexibility.
- Loosening the column cap lets the ram move in and out, providing over 5.5″ of additional travel.
With this wide range of movement, the machining possibilities are nearly limitless within the compact work envelope of the machine. The 14″ base also increases Y-axis travel by 2″ compared to the Model 5400 mill, making it a powerful tool for advanced miniature machining applications.
The 8-direction benchtop mill is ideal for users who need a small, precision milling machine capable of high-accuracy work. Like all Sherline mills, it is made in the USA and supported by unmatched customer service. Despite its compact size, this 14″ benchtop mill is engineered to handle wood, plastic, aluminum, and even steel—delivering full-size machine precision in a desktop footprint.
Note on Ordering a Metric Mill – Most Sherline cutting tool, such as center drills, are offered in fractional sizes. If you opt for a metric machine with metric collets or holders, you’ll need to order compatible fractional-size holders to use these tools effectively.
Standard Equipment for the 8-Direction Benchtop Mill
- A powerful 90V DC motor with electronic speed controller
- 14″ base with laser-engraved scales
- Brass leadscrew cover that keeps chips off the rear of the Y-axis leadscrew
- 2.75″ (70 mm) x 13.0″ (330 mm) table with laser-engraved scales and two T-slots
- 2″ column riser block
- Resettable, zero-adjustable handwheels:
- (2) 2″ (51 mm) handwheels on X- and Y-axes
- (1) 2-1/2″ (63 mm) handwheel on Z-axis
- All with laser-engraved aluminum collars
- ¼” Drill Chuck w/ key, #1 Morse arbor with drawbolt
- Pulleys, drive belt, three hexagonal keys, spindle bars, gib removal tool, eight-foot three-wire power cord, and instruction manual
- Oil reservoirs on the X/Y axes and the Z axis help keep critical parts lubricated. These were initially developed for CNC machines that run constantly for hours on end but can benefit manual machines as well
18″ NexGen Mill
The Sherline NexGen Benchtop Mill is the largest vertical milling machine we offer. As Sherline mills have become increasingly popular in industrial, laboratory, and educational settings, the need for a larger-capacity mill led to the development of the NexGen model. This benchtop mill features an expanded mill base, a longer crosslide table, and an extended column—providing greater work area and capability than our Deluxe 8-Direction Benchtop Mill (Series 2000/2100).
To fully support the extended travel of the column, we’ve increased the cross-section of the column base for added rigidity. To further improve stability during heavy cuts, the column arm no longer swings side to side. However, you still retain full flexibility with 90° rotation to the left and right, as well as in-and-out column movement—giving the NexGen mill a total of seven directions of adjustment, including X, Y, Z, and headstock rotation.
The NexGen mill is ideal for customers seeking a compact, high-precision mini mill for small parts. All Sherline milling machines are made in the USA and backed by exceptional customer support. Despite its small footprint, this 18" benchtop mill delivers full-size machining accuracy. It’s capable of cutting wood, plastic, aluminum, and even steel with precision and rigidity.
Notes on Ordering a Metric Mill - Most of our cutting tools, such as center drills, are manufactured in fractional sizes. If you're using a metric machine with metric collets or end mill holders, you’ll need to order fractional holders to fit these tools.
Standard Equipment for the NexGen Benchtop Mill
- Powerful 90V DC motor with electronic speed control
- 18″ mill base with Y-axis leadscrew protection
- 2.75″ (70 mm) × 18.0″ (457 mm) extended mill table with two T-slots
- 7″ × 13″ tooling plate
- 15″ (63 mm) extended column bed
- Extra-rigid column base
- Resettable, zero-adjustable handwheels:
- (2) 2″ (51 mm) handwheels on X- and Y-axes
- (1) 2-1/2″ (63 mm) handwheel on Z-axis
- All with laser-engraved aluminum collars
- ¼” drill chuck with key, #1 Morse arbor, and drawbolt
- Oil reservoirs on the X-, Y-, and Z-axes
- Pulleys, drive belt, three hex keys, spindle bars, gib removal tool, 8-foot three-wire power cord, and instruction manual