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title: "Proxxon 37020 DB 250 MICRO Woodturning Lathe"
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# Variable speed 1,000-5,000 rpm 13/32" spindle bore with 6 collets 100W motor power Proxxon 37020 DB 250 MICRO Woodturning Lathe

**Brand:** proxxon
**Price:** A$633
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚙️ Turn tiny into mighty — precision crafting redefined!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Proxxon 37020 DB 250 MICRO Woodturning Lathe by proxxon
- **How much does it cost?** A$633 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/5693143-proxxon-37020-db-250-micro-woodturning-lathe)

## Best For

- proxxon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted proxxon brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Whisper-Quiet Powerhouse:** Operate smoothly with a 100W motor that balances torque and silence—perfect for home studios and shared spaces.
- • **360° Adjustable Tool Rest:** Experience full freedom with a tool rest that rotates and adjusts height for ergonomic, centerless turning.
- • **Speed Control for Every Detail:** Dial in your perfect finish with variable speeds from 1,000 to 5,000 rpm, from delicate paint touch-ups to robust shaping.
- • **Compact Yet Sturdy Aluminum Frame:** Lightweight 5.7 lbs design with a durable aluminum bed ensures stability without bulk—ideal for desktop setups.
- • **Precision Miniature Turning Mastery:** Craft flawless tiny parts with a 13/32" spindle bore and 6 versatile collets for ultimate grip and control.

## Overview

The Proxxon 37020 DB 250 MICRO Woodturning Lathe is a compact, precision tool designed for miniature woodturning projects. Featuring a 100W motor with variable speed control (1,000-5,000 rpm), a 13/32" spindle bore with six collets for versatile workpiece holding, and a 360° adjustable tool rest, it offers professional-grade performance in a lightweight aluminum frame. Ideal for hobbyists and model makers, it delivers quiet operation and stable, accurate turning for detailed small-scale creations.

## Description

Product Description Turning in miniature is a pleasing hobby. One can make glasses, cups, saucers, vases and columns for a doll house. In model trains, one can make lighting masts, windows, tanks. Limbs for marionettes and hundreds of classical miniature turning tasks may be carried out with ease. Technical data: Motor 110 - 120V AC, centre distance of 10" (250mm), 1 3/5" (40mm) swing. 1" (25mm) swing over support. 1/8 hp (100W), 60Hz. Variable speed control covering between 1,000 and 5,000rpm. Headstock spindle bore of 13/32" (10mm). Tailstock travel 1 3/16" (20mm). Includes 6 collets 5/16", 1/8", 5/32", 15/64", 5/16", 13/32" (2 - 3 - 4 - 6 - 8 - 10mm), drive center, live center and face plate. From the Manufacturer Proxxon Micro Woodturning Lathe DB 250. This compact size machine is ideal for turning pens or doll house items such as cups, plates, pots, vases, columns, also for model railroad items including power or signal posts and tanks, doll and marionette limbs. Thousands of classical model building items may be turned with ease. Adding final touches with paint to your work piece at lower speeds, easily done through the electronic speed control. the tool rest is conveniently adjustable in height as well as it turns through 360° allowing for centerless turning. Overall length 15-3/4 inches by 3-3/4 inch height. Weight: 5.5 pounds

Review: Exactly what was expected - This thing is exactly what I was looking for and it didn't disappoint in the least. Plenty of torque for my purposes, good adjustability and speed range, and not too loud so as to upset the neighbors right across the sidewalk (I think). Also very fun and satisfying to use. I use it for making rings. I have some carbide-tipped hand tools and I have no issues shaping down square ring blanks (which are only 1" in width max) of any hardness, and even soft metals like silver can easily be shaved down a bit. I'm sure it would also be great for pen making, though it does struggle a bit if you need to do very hard woods -- if you were to do an entire (say 5") very hard pen blank it would likely take longer and might wear down the motor a bit (maybe take breaks?) but you could still easily get the job done if you go slow. So far it's been in use for a couple of months on and off, getting used at least once a week for a few hours up to 3 times a week, say 4 hours each. I've had no issues with it. The only thing I will say that could be better is the tailstock -- it is pretty jiggly and when it's not secured with the thumbscrews it's pretty much useless. I thought I could use it for drilling but that's a no-go. Maybe if you're doing very soft wood it wouldn't be an issue but it just wiggles too much for drilling anything I tried. Other than that it's fine for securing your piece for turning. I don't have a decibel meter but I would say the noise level at max speed is on par with a small handheld vacuum. If it is too loud you can always lower the speed from 6 to about 4 and that dramatically reduces the noise. I work out of a garage that's right across a sidewalk from apartment complexes and I feel comfortable running this thing without disturbing anyone. I would say I could even run it late at night on 3-4 and have no issues. Note that in my garage there's a gap between the roof and wall so any noise basically goes right through to the other side. Overall this is a great purchase, honestly one of the best I've made and I don't regret it in the least. Exactly what I needed and I don't see myself replacing it until it breaks.
Review: Great lathe for the beginner - This is a very good entry-grade lathe. I am a miniaturist and am using the lathe to craft tiny spindles for chairs and stair rails. It's powerful and consistent. I did purchase a self-centering chuck which has definitely upgraded the experience for me. I expect to be using this tool for many years.

## Features

- Spindle runs in a ball bearing assembly with a through-going bore of 13/32" (10 mm) for serial production of small parts (requires the use of collets when holding work piece)
- Stable tool rest adjustable in height and turning through 360.
- Faceplate for attaching bigger sized work pieces is included.
- Quiet motor with long lifetime.
- Sturdy bed made from aluminum profile.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0017NQWFG |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #714,197 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #26 in Power Metal Lathes |
| Color | Green |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (84) |
| Date First Available | September 24, 2008 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 5.74 pounds |
| Item model number | 37020 |
| Manufacturer | Proxxon |
| Measurement System | default_no_selection_value |
| Part Number | 37020 |
| Power Source | AC |
| Product Dimensions | 21.65 x 6.1 x 3.94 inches |
| Voltage | 110 Volts (AC) |
| Warranty Description | Limited Warranty of PROXXON Power Tools for home and hobby use. PROXXON Inc. warrants to the original purchaser only that all PROXXON consumer power tools will be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase. Seller's sole obligation and your exclusive remedy under this limited warranty and, to the extent permitted by law, any warranty or conditi… |
| Wattage | 100 watts |

## Images

![Proxxon 37020 DB 250 MICRO Woodturning Lathe - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61IGg3nJ7RL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Would this be able to make the spindle-type legs, etc. seen on tables and chairs, but for dollhouse miniature furniture?**
A: Yes, you should. If the legs are very small, I would just clamp the piece in the collet and let it turn freely-it just depends on the piece. The Proxxon has variable speeds that will help in the work. Then, it is just a matter of some careful turnings. I use mine for model ships and have made some very small parts with it.

**Q: Will a #2MT mandrel fit in it?**
A: The lathe comes with a fitting that accepts collets up to 5/16 inches. You can also scrw a 3 or 4 jaw chuck on the fitting. A #2MT mandrel is about .9 inches in diameter, so, no, I do not think it would fit.

**Q: Can I turn hardwood on this lathe? If not can someone suggest me a lathe that's at least decent and can turn hardwood wood pens and spindles?**
A: This micro lathe can turn hardwood spindles within its limitation.  It is made and is ideal for very small work, such as masts, spars, and other small turnings for ship models and other such work.  For work the size of pens, knobs, small candlesticks, Christmas ornaments and spindles of similar size, a mini lathe such as the Jet or Rikon would be better and more suited to this somewhat larger work.  Such mini lathes are similar in price to this Proxxon micro, but they are somewhat larger and more robust, better for work like pens, knobs, candlesticks, etc.  You need and can use the same miniature tools for the mini lathe that you might use on the micro, and they are available in sets at a lower price than full size lathe tools.

**Q: height from base(floor) to center of spindle?**
A: Àbout 1.25 inches. But this is a micro lathe and because of the nature of the available chucks, the the relatively weak motor and the fastening mechanism for the tool rest the actual size of any workpiece is more limited than that measurement might indicate. Also, the lathe is so light that it must be fastened down or weighted. I used an Oak board I bought at a home improvement store. If you want a bench top lathe that you can actually make stuff on that is larger take a look at the Nova Comet II here on Amazon. I have one and I really LOVE it!!

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exactly what was expected
*by S***N on August 4, 2022*

This thing is exactly what I was looking for and it didn't disappoint in the least. Plenty of torque for my purposes, good adjustability and speed range, and not too loud so as to upset the neighbors right across the sidewalk (I think). Also very fun and satisfying to use. I use it for making rings. I have some carbide-tipped hand tools and I have no issues shaping down square ring blanks (which are only 1" in width max) of any hardness, and even soft metals like silver can easily be shaved down a bit. I'm sure it would also be great for pen making, though it does struggle a bit if you need to do very hard woods -- if you were to do an entire (say 5") very hard pen blank it would likely take longer and might wear down the motor a bit (maybe take breaks?) but you could still easily get the job done if you go slow. So far it's been in use for a couple of months on and off, getting used at least once a week for a few hours up to 3 times a week, say 4 hours each. I've had no issues with it. The only thing I will say that could be better is the tailstock -- it is pretty jiggly and when it's not secured with the thumbscrews it's pretty much useless. I thought I could use it for drilling but that's a no-go. Maybe if you're doing very soft wood it wouldn't be an issue but it just wiggles too much for drilling anything I tried. Other than that it's fine for securing your piece for turning. I don't have a decibel meter but I would say the noise level at max speed is on par with a small handheld vacuum. If it is too loud you can always lower the speed from 6 to about 4 and that dramatically reduces the noise. I work out of a garage that's right across a sidewalk from apartment complexes and I feel comfortable running this thing without disturbing anyone. I would say I could even run it late at night on 3-4 and have no issues. Note that in my garage there's a gap between the roof and wall so any noise basically goes right through to the other side. Overall this is a great purchase, honestly one of the best I've made and I don't regret it in the least. Exactly what I needed and I don't see myself replacing it until it breaks.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great lathe for the beginner
*by D***. on February 24, 2025*

This is a very good entry-grade lathe. I am a miniaturist and am using the lathe to craft tiny spindles for chairs and stair rails. It's powerful and consistent. I did purchase a self-centering chuck which has definitely upgraded the experience for me. I expect to be using this tool for many years.

### ⭐⭐ Most people should probably avoid this.
*by D***. on July 30, 2025*

This is a nice little lathe. I enjoy the form factor and aesthetics. It’s has been capable enough, albeit a little anemic in terms of the depth of cut you can actually take. I use it for pen turning. I think the max you could do is probably something the size of a little top. Other than that, the motor is just going to stall out. The reason for the two stars is really the collets. At this price, you are somehow getting cheap, plastic, injection molded collets that don’t even come deburred. The hole in each collet also doesn’t even look circular. They are just good enough to get dimensions off of to reverse engineer and fabricate better collets out of metal. But, that requires a metal lathe. You shouldn’t have to make your own collets in the first place, but on top of that, metal work is an entirely different set of skills. If the abhorrent collet quality wasn’t enough, they don’t even include a 1/4” or at least one that is close enough, to accept the most common pen mandrel size. At least here in the US. Again, this basically makes custom collets a requirement to render this lathe functional for the single discipline of wood turning you could justify its existence for. Unless you’re REALLY strapped for space, are able to turn new collets, and/or really like Proxxon, I’d avoid this. All three of those traits do apply to me, so I’ll probably keep it, but honestly, the ArtyMaster lathe you probably found while shopping for this lathe is likely a better value for the price. Additionally, I was hoping for a nice quiet motor such as the ones I’ve come to expect from this brand. It’s definitely not the loudest I’ve ever used, but for the power it’s delivering, it’s a little loud for my taste.

## Frequently Bought Together

- PROXXON MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250, 37020 , Green
- Proxxon 27026 Three jaw chuck for lathe DB 250, Silver
- Proxxon 27028 Drill chuck with sliding sleeve for tailstock of DB 250, Silver

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