Proxxon MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 vs Sherline 8440A 17″ CNC Benchtop Lathe System Package A
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 and 8440A 17″ CNC Benchtop Lathe System Package A are not direct competitors: very different prices (~12.2×). MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 costs less (~€172.5) and is the entry-level choice; 8440A 17″ CNC Benchtop Lathe System Package A offers more capability at a higher price (~€2100). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250
Proxxon
F1 · Entry
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8440A 17″ CNC Benchtop Lathe System Package A
Sherline
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~145–200 € | ~2000–2200 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | – × 40 × 9.5 cm | 28.6 × – × 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 includes a PC running Ubuntu Linux with LinuxCNC pre-installed, along with a 4-axis driver board built into the computer chassis. A CD with complete instructions and utilities to convert CAD files and TrueType fonts into G-code is included. The operator must supply an external monitor; keyboard and mouse are provided. LinuxCNC is an open-source CNC control package running real-time on the Linux kernel and is compatible with standard G-code formats. |
The differences that matter
- Price: MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 172.5 € vs 8440A 17″ CNC Benchtop Lathe System Package A 2100 € — MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 wins (+1117%)
- Swing over bed: MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 40 mm vs 8440A 17″ CNC Benchtop Lathe System Package A 90 mm — 8440A 17″ CNC Benchtop Lathe System Package A wins (+125%)
- Distance between centers: MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 250 mm vs 8440A 17″ CNC Benchtop Lathe System Package A 430 mm — 8440A 17″ CNC Benchtop Lathe System Package A wins (+72%)
Which one to choose
Choose MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 if…
you value price. It is the cheapest in its class.
Choose 8440A 17″ CNC Benchtop Lathe System Package A if…
you value swing over bed and distance between centers.
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