Proxxon MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 vs Taig Micro Lathe II L1015
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 and Micro Lathe II L1015 are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.1×). MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 costs less (~€172.5) and is the entry-level choice; Micro Lathe II L1015 offers more capability at a higher price (~€530). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250
Proxxon
F1 · Entry
|
Micro Lathe II L1015
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~145–200 € | ~480–580 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | – × 40 × 9.5 cm | 39.37 × 41.91 × – cm |
| Weight (kg) | 2.49 kg | — |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 228.6 mm |
| Power (W) | 100 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 5000 rpm | 7000 rpm |
| Declared precision | — | 0.0127 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Swing over bed (mm) | 40 mm | 114.3 mm |
| Distance between centers (mm) | 250 mm | 247.65 mm |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | — | The L1015 is a fully manual lathe in its base configuration: no CNC control or software interface is included. Speed control depends entirely on the motor chosen by the user, which can be connected to any inverter or speed controller compatible with the included six-step V-belt pulley. |
The differences that matter
- Price: MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 172.5 € vs Micro Lathe II L1015 530 € — MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 wins (+207%)
- Swing over bed: MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 40 mm vs Micro Lathe II L1015 114.3 mm — Micro Lathe II L1015 wins (+186%)
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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