Proxxon MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 vs Taig Micro Lathe II L1017ER
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 is the cheapest in its class. MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 and Micro Lathe II L1017ER are two turning (lathe) in a similar class. Choose MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 if price matters more; choose Micro Lathe II L1017ER if swing over bed matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Micro Lathe II L1017ER scores 56/100 against 12/100 for MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250.
| Parameter |
MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250
Proxxon
F1 · Entry
|
Micro Lathe II L1017ER
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~145–200 € | ~380–480 € |
| 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 lathe is entirely manual and is supplied without any drive components: motor, pulleys and power feed are not included and must be sourced separately. No software interface or CNC control is provided. |
The differences that matter
- Price: MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 172.5 € vs Micro Lathe II L1017ER 430 € — MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 wins (+149%)
- Swing over bed: MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 40 mm vs Micro Lathe II L1017ER 114.3 mm — Micro Lathe II L1017ER 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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