--- product_id: 113590890 title: "37020 DB 250 Micro Woodturning Lathe" brand: "proxxon" price: "R12432" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/113590890-37020-db-250-micro-woodturning-lathe store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 9.84" distance between centers Variable speed 1,000-5,000 RPM 100W powerful motor 37020 DB 250 Micro Woodturning Lathe **Brand:** proxxon **Price:** R12432 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Turn your ideas into masterpieces—quietly, precisely, effortlessly. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 37020 DB 250 Micro Woodturning Lathe by proxxon - **How much does it cost?** R12432 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/113590890-37020-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 - • **Built to Last:** Durable construction backed by a 2-year limited warranty means your investment keeps turning for years. - • **Compact Yet Capable:** Lightweight 6 lbs design with 3.15" swing and nearly 10" between centers fits any workspace without compromise. - • **Whisper-Quiet Power:** 100W motor runs smoothly and quietly—perfect for late-night creativity without disturbing your neighbors. - • **Versatile Collet Set:** Includes 6 collets (2-10mm) to handle everything from delicate dollhouse parts to intricate pen blanks. - • **Precision in Every Turn:** Adjustable 360° tool rest and aluminum cast bed ensure flawless control and stability for your micro wood projects. ## Overview The Proxxon 37020 DB 250 Micro Woodturning Lathe is a compact, professional-grade lathe designed for detailed woodturning projects like pens, dollhouse items, and small crafts. Featuring a powerful 100W motor with variable speeds from 1,000 to 5,000 RPM, it offers precision with an adjustable 360° tool rest, aluminum cast bed, and a 9.84" distance between centers. Equipped with six collets ranging from 2 to 10mm, it supports versatile material sizes. Its quiet operation and lightweight design make it ideal for home workshops, backed by a 2-year warranty for reliability. ## Description 37020 Features: -Micro woodturning lathe.-Ideal for turning pens, dollhouse items such as cups, plates, pots, vases, columns, railroad items including power, signal post, tanks, doll and marionette limbs.-Stable tool rest adjustable in height and turning through 360 degrees.-Spindle clearance: 0.40.-Speeds continuously variable from 1,000 - 5,000rpm.-Tailstock quill travel: 0.75".-Swing: 3.15".-Distance between centers: 9.84".-Volts: 110-120. Options: -Available sizes: 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 10mm. Specifications: -Wattage: 100W. Dimensions: -Overall dimensions: 12.2" H x 13.7" W x 11.2" D, 6 lbs. Warranty: -Manufacturer provides 2 year limited warranty. 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: Gracias - Excelente ## Features - Comes with 6 collets: 5/64, 1/8, 5/32, 15/64 and 5/16 inch (2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 10 millimeter) - Quiet motor with long lifetime - Adjustable tool rest, aluminum cast bed, tailstock with live center and other professional features ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0017NQWFG | | Batteries Required? | No | | Batteries included? | No | | Colour | Green | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (81) | | Date First Available | 17 Aug. 2012 | | Item Package Quantity | 1 | | Item Weight | 2.61 kg | | Item model number | 37020 | | Manufacturer | Proxxon | | Part Number | 37020 | | Product Dimensions | 54.99 x 15.49 x 10.01 cm; 2.61 kg | | Voltage | 110 Volts (AC) | | Wattage | 100 watts | ## Images ![37020 DB 250 Micro Woodturning Lathe - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61IGg3nJ7RL.jpg) ![37020 DB 250 Micro Woodturning Lathe - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51mYHjGTQ6S.jpg) ![37020 DB 250 Micro Woodturning Lathe - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51x2G3JXQNS.jpg) ![37020 DB 250 Micro Woodturning Lathe - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61KbmQHCtFS.jpg) ![37020 DB 250 Micro Woodturning Lathe - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71UAqCcV57L.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 4 August 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gracias *by L***S on 15 November 2025* Excelente ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good lathe for your tiny projects *by A***R on 1 February 2019* I purchased this micro lathe to make dollhouse miniatures. Haven’t used all the features yet but so far I am very happy with the unit. Considering that I was using my Dremel as a lathe before this feels like a Cadillac. Directions are a little sparse but plenty of YouTube videos out there for inspiration. Good selection of collets to accommodate many sizes of dowel. My only gripe was the poor packaging on the part of Amazon... I feel this type of product should be shipped with some protection and it was not. Otherwise I would recommend this product. ## 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 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/113590890-37020-db-250-micro-woodturning-lathe](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/113590890-37020-db-250-micro-woodturning-lathe) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-08-06*