Proxxon MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 vs Sherline 8400A 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package A (LinuxCNC)
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 and 8400A 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package A (LinuxCNC) are not direct competitors: very different prices (~18×). MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 costs less (~€172.5) and is the entry-level choice; 8400A 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package A (LinuxCNC) offers more capability at a higher price (~€3100). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250
Proxxon
F1 · Entry
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8400A 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package A (LinuxCNC)
Sherline
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~145–200 € | ~2800–3400 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | – × 40 × 9.5 cm | 26.7 × 59.7 × 21.6 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 2.49 kg | 28.6 kg |
| Work area (mm) | — | 200 × 110 mm |
| Power (W) | 100 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 5000 rpm | 2800 rpm |
| Declared precision | — | 0.0127 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Swing over bed (mm) | 40 mm | 90 mm |
| Distance between centers (mm) | 250 mm | 200 mm |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | — | The system includes an Ubuntu Linux computer with LinuxCNC preinstalled for 4-axis control, with the driver board and power supply already fitted. The tailstock spindle remains manually controlled. Utilities to convert CAD files or TrueType fonts into G-code are included; only a monitor must be supplied. |
The differences that matter
- Price: MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 172.5 € vs 8400A 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package A (LinuxCNC) 3100 € — MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 wins (+1697%)
- Swing over bed: MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 40 mm vs 8400A 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package A (LinuxCNC) 90 mm — 8400A 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package A (LinuxCNC) wins (+125%)
- Distance between centers: MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 250 mm vs 8400A 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package A (LinuxCNC) 200 mm — MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 wins (+25%)
Which one to choose
Choose MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 if…
you value price and distance between centers. It is the cheapest in its class.
Choose 8400A 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package A (LinuxCNC) if…
you value swing over bed.
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