Proxxon MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 vs Sherline 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC)
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 and 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) are not direct competitors: very different prices (~17.7×). MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 costs less (~€172.5) and is the entry-level choice; 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) offers more capability at a higher price (~€3050). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250
Proxxon
F1 · Entry
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8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC)
Sherline
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~145–200 € | ~2800–3300 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | – × 40 × 9.5 cm | 28.6 × 91.4 × 20.3 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 2.49 kg | 31.4 kg |
| Work area (mm) | — | 430 × 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 | 430 mm |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | — | The system ships with an Ubuntu Linux computer and 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. |
The differences that matter
- Price: MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 172.5 € vs 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) 3050 € — MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 wins (+1668%)
- Swing over bed: MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 40 mm vs 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) 90 mm — 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) wins (+125%)
- Distance between centers: MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 250 mm vs 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) 430 mm — 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) wins (+72%)
Which one to choose
Choose MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 if…
you value price. It is the cheapest in its class.
Choose 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) if…
you value swing over bed and distance between centers.
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