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Sherline closing down in October

The news page, if thats what you were linking, didnt load. Just got this. But I did see some reference to blow-out prices, maybe related. Interesting times. Another good product & longstanding American institution.

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I have a book called "Table Top Machining" written by the guy who built the Sherline company. Did it just get more valuable? It's a big loss to small machining if Sherline shuts down. A lot of people got started with these little lathes.
 
I asked chatgpt for help in bypassing licence limitations in an abandoned application. It said no, and proceeded to help me decompile it and focus in on where to make a change to the C# code.
 
The shop is still open - most items show a heavy discount in the shopping cart.

End of an era.
 
Machines and accessories automatically get discounted 25%, not sure about small parts & hardware.

If something is “out of stock,” you’re out of luck: they told me that they are not making any parts going forward, just assembling from stock and any associated machining of assemblies.
 
From the home page of the Sherline web site...


Important Update Regarding Sherline Products

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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