Sherline Products

At Sherline, our goal has been to produce a high quality line of miniature machine tools at a price that offers a great value to the customer. Accuracy and versatility have been prime requirements in the design process. As a result, we have been gratified to find that almost half of our sales have been to technicians and industrial customers who adapt our machines to production line use to make a tremendous variety of small parts. This fact alone attests to the accuracy, adaptability and dependability of Sherline tools. In 1972, the first Sherline lathe along with several new accessories were completely produced and marketed in the United States. In 1975, the Vertical Milling Machine was totally designed and manufactured at our San Marcos, California facility. Since then, Sherline has devoted itself to providing versatile, quality products by using the latest manufacturing and engineering techniques. State-of-the-art computer controlled equipment allows us to produce tools that are of higher quality and more accurate, while at the same time allowing us to keep production costs down, making Sherline tools an even better buy. A laser engraving machine now precisely engraves scales providing even greater accuracy and a higher quality look. It is also an example of one more job done "in house" to maximize both quality and reduce costs. In fact, over 40 major machine tools are used to produce all Sherline's machined parts. As Sherline tools enter their third decade of production, we take pride in certain benchmarks of our progress. What began as an imported machine is now made entirely in the U.S.A. In addition, Sherline tools are now exported throughout the world. Attesting to the good basic design of the machine is the fact that accessories can work just as well on Sherline tools made 30 years ago or today. Our extensive line of accessories is unmatched and continues to grow each year. Another feature that sets Sherline apart is our complete, well written and illustrated instructions. We are able to pass on this valuable knowledge to our customers because the people who design and build Sherline tools use them themselves and understand your needs. Sherline's engineering staff has an extensive background not only as machinists, but also as modelers. The owner, Joe Martin, has been involved for many years in competitive radio controlled modeling and understands the needs of the hobbyist. He is also an accomplished race car driver racing both Formula Fords in SCCA and a vintage IndyCar in VARA, so he knows about the demands of high performance and the need for precision and dependability. The combination of sound design principles and sophisticated manufacturing techniques has eliminated the need to constantly redesign our products. In a world of planned obsolescence and disposable everything, it is a pleasure to work with a tool built with quality in mind. If, as a hobbyist, jeweler or technician, you want or need to produce your own accurate small machined parts, Sherline tools are right for you!