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WEN 3420 8" by 12" Variable Speed Benchtop Wood Lathe

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  • Adjust the variable speed anywhere from 750 to 3200 rotations per minute
  • Includes 5-inch faceplate for turning bowls, cups and other non-spindle workpieces
  • Attack workpieces up to 12 inches long and 8 inches wide
  • Soft start motor maximizes safety and helps protect the machine from damage
  • Features a 2A motor, a MT1 spindle and tailstock taper, two interchangeable work rests and a two-year warranty
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Remember when you could turn your own table legs? Fill your house with as many table legs as you can with the WEN 8-Inch by 12-Inch Variable Speed Wood Lathe. Adjust the variable speed anywhere from 750 to 3200 rotations per minute. The WEN 8-Inch by 12-Inch Variable Speed Benchtop Wood Lathe features an MT1 spindle and tailstock taper to tightly grip workpieces, two tool rests (4-1/2 inch and 7 inch) to provide needed support for chisels and tools during operation, and a 2A motor to keep things turning. The easy-to-use lever clamping system makes adjustments to both the tool rest and the tailstock simple and precise. The WEN Wood Lathe also includes a flat wrench, a headstock spur center, a tailstock cup center, a knockout rod and a 5-inch faceplate for turning bowls, cups and other non-spindle workpieces.

Features

  • WEN Wood Lathe
  • MT1 Spindle & Tailstock
  • 5-Inch Face Plate
  • 4-1/2 and 7-Inch Tool Rest
  • Knockout Rod
  • Flat Wrench
  • Headstock Spur Center
  • Tailstock Cup Center

Variable Speed Operation

Adjust the speed anywhere from 750 to 3200 rotations per minute with the simple turn of the variable speed knob.

MT1 Spindle and Tailstock

With threads measuring in at 1 inch by 8 TPI, the included MT1 spindle and tailstock allow for a variety of accessories.

2 Amp Slow Start Motor

Our powerful two-amp motor starts gradually to prevent motor damage and maximize safety.

Variety of Accessories

The WEN Lathe includes a knockout rod, two tool rests, a faceplate, a tailstock cup center, a headstock spur center, and more.

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Speed Range 750 to 3,200 RPM 500 to 2,500 RPM 520 to 3,400 RPM 100 to 2,500 RPM
Motor Size 2 Amp 4.5 Amp 4.5 Amp 4 Amp
Spindle Size MT1 MT2 MT2 MT2
Ideal Material Wood Wood Wood Metal
Multi-Direction - -
Model Number 3420T 3427 3424 3455

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Remember when you could turn your own table legs? Fill your house with as many table legs as you can with the WEN 8-Inch by 12-Inch Variable Speed Wood Lathe. Adjust the variable speed anywhere from 750 to 3200 rotations per minute. The WEN 8-Inch by 12-Inch Variable Speed Benchtop Wood Lathe features an MT1 spindle and tailstock taper to tightly grip workpieces, two tool rests (4-1/2 inch and 7 inch) to provide needed support for chisels and tools during operation, and a 2A motor to keep things turning. The easy-to-use lever clamping system makes adjustments to both the tool rest and the tailstock simple and precise. The WEN Wood Lathe also includes a flat wrench, a headstock spur center, a tailstock cup center, a knockout rod and a 5-inch faceplate for turning bowls, cups and other non-spindle workpieces. And, because its a WEN product, your lathe comes backed by a two-year warranty, a nationwide network of skilled service technicians and a friendly customer help line. Remember when you could turn pens, bowls, cups, chess pieces and more? Remember WEN.

Customer reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars
3.9 out of 5
159 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, ease of use, performance, and weight capacity of the tools. For example, they mention it's a great starter lathe for small projects, works fantastic, and is well made. That said, opinions are mixed on value and speed.

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32 customers mention29 positive3 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the lathe. They mention that it is a good starter lathe for small projects, and perfect for beginners. Some say that the set up is nice and easy, and that it's a great tool for everyday DIY projects. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"This suited my needs perfectly as a bench top tool. It is light enough to stow when you’re done with a project...." Read more

"Awesome starter lathe, won't break the bank!..." Read more

"...Would absolutely buy again. Very compact, my work area is a 4' squared table to which I have several other tools mounted to and this tool doesnt..." Read more

"Great beginner lathe for smaller project wood spinning. The initial set-up is very simple...." Read more

20 customers mention18 positive2 negative

Customers find the tools easy to use and set up. They mention it's simple, compact, and has good power. Some say the tools are easy to take care of and come ready to use.

"Very simple to set up, quite pleased with product. The jump at the beginning is a bit annoying, but not enough for me to buy a different make/model...." Read more

"...Good to know it is easy to take care of. I upped my rating from 2 to 3 stars because of that...." Read more

"...The initial set-up is very simple...." Read more

"Great little lathe for the price. Came basically ready to use. Decent power, solid construction...." Read more

20 customers mention16 positive4 negative

Customers like the performance of the tool. For example, they say it works great for small projects, is easy to use, and is well-made. Some mention that it's an excellent product that works well on small diameter projects. Overall, customers are satisfied with the tool's performance.

"...This turned into a great find. Completed about 30 pens, not a single issue...." Read more

"Product works good for smaller and soft woods...." Read more

"This tool is beautiful and works well. The underside mounts are a bit of a hassle though so devise a method that best suits your needs...." Read more

"...As noted by others, the tail stock doesn't work well and is the weak link in the chain...." Read more

18 customers mention15 positive3 negative

Customers like the weight capacity of the tool. They mention it's a well-made product, solid, and heavy. Some say the quality is better than the price. Overall, customers are satisfied with the weight of the product.

"I’m mixed. For the price it’s really sturdy and for a couple months I’ve been pretty happy with it...." Read more

"This lathe is far better quality than I anticipated. Solid heavy and runs as smooth as a DC politician in an election year...." Read more

"It is a decent inexpensive mini-lathe, my first. It is well built and aligns well...." Read more

"...Came basically ready to use. Decent power, solid construction...." Read more

12 customers mention12 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the tool. They mention that it looks and works well. Some say that the quality is far better than the price suggests.

"For the price, it's a pretty good lathe. It does have a couple of problems, though...." Read more

"This tool is beautiful and works well. The underside mounts are a bit of a hassle though so devise a method that best suits your needs...." Read more

"over all this lathe is a pretty darn good lathe...." Read more

"I have had this lathe for a few months. It is a great lathe for someone that wants to try turning but does not want to spend the money for a larger..." Read more

21 customers mention14 positive7 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the tool. Some mention it's great value for the money, and an amazing deal for small turning projects, while others say that it'll not worth buying.

"...With all that it is still a great tool for the price." Read more

"...Just know you are getting, it's not a professional grade machine but the price reflects that." Read more

"...Other than that this is great value for the size of wood you can chuck up and turn...." Read more

"It is a decent inexpensive mini-lathe, my first. It is well built and aligns well...." Read more

9 customers mention6 positive3 negative

Customers are mixed about the speed of the tool. Some mention that the variable speed is on point, and doesn't run full speed at startup. They also appreciate the delayed and gradual startup. However, others say that it won't maintain speed, is woefully under powered, continuously stalls, and takes a few seconds to start turning. This makes turning very inefficient and adds significant time to a simple project.

"...after a little over a month and quite a few hours of use, this thing doesn't miss a beat. Would absolutely buy again...." Read more

"...For my unit when I flip the switch the motor takes a few seconds to start turning...." Read more

"...One of the pros of this machine is the variable speed that you won't see on some of the other brands, especially at this price point...." Read more

"...I like the fact it doesn't run full speed at startup, but rather slowly gains speed after turning it on...." Read more

11 customers mention3 positive8 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the power of the tool. They mention that it's underpowered, has no power, and the engine suddenly burned out.

"...which was all I turned for the first 2 1/2 months, it was developing power issues...." Read more

"Works well on small diameter projects. Does not have enough power for projects over 4 1/2" of hard wood...." Read more

"...Added a nova G3 chuck and even turned a few bowls, no issues with power...." Read more

"Woefully under powered, continually stalls (stops) when turning square stock round...." Read more

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quite pleased with product
Very simple to set up, quite pleased with product. The jump at the beginning is a bit annoying, but not enough for me to buy a different make/model. Have turned several items already. I am not easy or "nice to my tools and after a little over a month and quite a few hours of use, this thing doesn't miss a beat. Would absolutely buy again. Very compact, my work area is a 4' squared table to which I have several other tools mounted to and this tool doesnt take up unnecessary space.
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