Proxxon MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 vs Taig TAIGTurn 3019CR CNC-Ready Lathe ER16 Leadscrew
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 and TAIGTurn 3019CR CNC-Ready Lathe ER16 Leadscrew are not direct competitors: very different prices (~6.6×). MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 costs less (~€172.5) and is the entry-level choice; TAIGTurn 3019CR CNC-Ready Lathe ER16 Leadscrew offers more capability at a higher price (~€1140). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250
Proxxon
F1 · Entry
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TAIGTurn 3019CR CNC-Ready Lathe ER16 Leadscrew
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~145–200 € | ~1080–1200 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | – × 40 × 9.5 cm | 60.96 × 78.74 × 35.56 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 2.49 kg | 36.29 kg |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 152.4 mm |
| Power (W) | 100 W | 186 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 120 V |
| Maximum speed | 5000 rpm | 1800 rpm |
| Declared precision | — | 0.00508 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Swing over bed (mm) | 40 mm | — |
| Distance between centers (mm) | 250 mm | — |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | — | The machine ships without axis motors, control box or software. Community-documented compatibility with Mach3, Mach4 and LinuxCNC is extensive; NEMA 23 motor mounts come pre-installed. CNC threading requires a spindle index sensor, which is not included in the CR version. |
The differences that matter
- Price: MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 172.5 € vs TAIGTurn 3019CR CNC-Ready Lathe ER16 Leadscrew 1140 € — MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 wins (+561%)
Which one to choose
Choose MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 if…
you value price. It is the cheapest in its class.
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