Proxxon MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 vs Sherline 6840 17″ Ball Screw Benchtop Lathe
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 and 6840 17″ Ball Screw Benchtop Lathe are not direct competitors: very different prices (~9.9×). MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 costs less (~€172.5) and is the entry-level choice; 6840 17″ Ball Screw Benchtop Lathe offers more capability at a higher price (~€1700). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250
Proxxon
F1 · Entry
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6840 17″ Ball Screw Benchtop Lathe
Sherline
F2 · Intermediate
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| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | — | 2020 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~145–200 € | ~1400–2000 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | – × 40 × 9.5 cm | 26.35 × – × 25.4 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 2.49 kg | 21.4 kg |
| Work area (mm) | — | 430 × 116 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 367 mm |
| Power (W) | 100 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 5000 rpm | 2800 rpm |
| Declared precision | — | 0.05 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Swing over bed (mm) | 40 mm | 151 mm |
| Distance between centers (mm) | 250 mm | 430 mm |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | — | The 6840 is a CNC-ready machine: no controller is included in the base configuration. Buyers may choose from a 4-axis Linux driver box (with LinuxCNC), the Sherline/Acorn controller (based on Centroid CNC12, which supports Intercon conversational CAM), or any third-party controller compatible with NEMA 23 stepper motors. The MASSO G3 Touch is not available as an option on this model and is exclusive to the Accu-Pro line. G-code programs can be generated on any operating system using third-party CAM software. |
MakerSpecs Awards
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Most capable Intermediate
Highest technical score among the 46 Turning (lathe) between €350 and €900 printers: 100/100.
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Price: MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 172.5 € vs 6840 17″ Ball Screw Benchtop Lathe 1700 € — MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 wins (+886%)
- Swing over bed: MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 40 mm vs 6840 17″ Ball Screw Benchtop Lathe 151 mm — 6840 17″ Ball Screw Benchtop Lathe wins (+278%)
- Distance between centers: MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 250 mm vs 6840 17″ Ball Screw Benchtop Lathe 430 mm — 6840 17″ Ball Screw Benchtop Lathe wins (+72%)
Which one to choose
Choose MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 if…
you value price. It is the cheapest in its class.
Choose 6840 17″ Ball Screw Benchtop Lathe if…
you value swing over bed and distance between centers. It is the most capable in its class.
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