Proxxon PD 250/E vs Sherline 4500/4530 8" Tabletop Lathe with Zero-Adjustable Handwheels
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
Two benchtop lathes for small work that differ in the shape of the part: the Proxxon takes longer parts, the Sherline thicker ones, and it costs about €515 less.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1050–1370 € | ~620–770 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 27 × 56 × 17 cm | 26 × 58.4 × 20.3 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 12 kg | 10.9 kg |
| Work area (mm) | — | 203 × 107.95 mm |
| Power (W) | 150 W | 60 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 3000 rpm | 2800 rpm |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | 0.0127 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Swing over bed (mm) | 70 mm | 90 mm |
| Distance between centers (mm) | 250 mm | 203 mm |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
The differences that matter
- Price: about €1,210 against about €695 → the Sherline costs about €515 less.
- Swing over bed: 70 mm against 90 mm → the Sherline takes thicker workpieces.
- Distance between centers: 250 mm against 203 mm → the Proxxon takes workpieces about 47 mm longer.
- Declared precision: 0.05 mm against 0.0127 mm (manufacturer's figures) → the Sherline declares tighter tolerances.
Which one to choose
Choose PD 250/E if…
you turn long, slender parts, where the length between centers matters more than the diameter. The compromise is that you pay more, cannot turn workpieces as thick as on the Sherline, and get a coarser declared precision.
Choose 4500/4530 8" Tabletop Lathe with Zero-Adjustable Handwheels if…
you turn shorter, thicker parts and want the finer declared precision while spending less. The limit is length: less distance between centers than on the Proxxon.
Where to buy
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