Manufacturer | WEN |
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Part Number | 3420 |
Item Weight | 44.1 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 26 x 10 x 12 inches |
Item model number | 3420 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Size | 8 x 12" (Discontinued) |
Style | 8 x 12" (Discontinued) |
Pattern | Lathe |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Measurement System | Metric |
Included Components | Wood Lathe |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
WEN 3420 8" by 12" Variable Speed Benchtop Wood Lathe
- 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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Value for money | 4.2 | 3.7 | 4.6 | 4.2 | — | 4.4 |
For beginners | — | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.1 | — | 4.4 |
Tech Support | — | 3.6 | 4.3 | 3.5 | — | 2.9 |
Easy to use | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.7 | — | — | — |
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From the manufacturer
Feel the Turn
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
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Variable Speed OperationAdjust the speed anywhere from 750 to 3200 rotations per minute with the simple turn of the variable speed knob. |
MT1 Spindle and TailstockWith 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 MotorOur powerful two-amp motor starts gradually to prevent motor damage and maximize safety. |
Variety of AccessoriesThe WEN Lathe includes a knockout rod, two tool rests, a faceplate, a tailstock cup center, a headstock spur center, and more. |
WEN 8" by 12" Variable Speed Benchtop Wood Lathe | WEN 12" x 15-3/4" Variable Speed Wood Lathe | WEN 12" x 18" 5-Speed Benchtop Wood Lathe | WEN 7" x 12" Variable Speed Benchtop Metal Lathe | |
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Customer Reviews |
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2.8 out of 5 stars
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4.6 out of 5 stars
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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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Additional Information
ASIN | B072JBP61N |
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Customer Reviews |
3.9 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #780,138 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #60 in Power Wood Lathes |
Date First Available | May 25, 2017 |
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Product Description
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.
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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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So far I have used mine to turn mallet heads and handles as well as a few minor projects and it has worked fine.
The motor is only 1/3 HP which means it can stall out easily if you load it up. This is a trade off for the price and portability. This also makes it safer for beginners. And is an effective means to encourage you to keep your tools sharp.
For my unit when I flip the switch the motor takes a few seconds to start turning. I am not sure if this is due to the variable speed function or if the control unit is faulty. This is another price trade off and for me isn’t a big deal.
The tailstock will extend slightly, but it doesn’t crank out easily and so is not suited for horizontal drilling. I give the rubber end of the tailstock a whack with a mallet to set it into my work piece before clamping the tailstock down (a not uncommon alternative to cranking it).
As with most lathes it doesn’t come with cutting tools or personal protective gear, other than that it comes with the equipment you need to get started.
With all that it is still a great tool for the price.
My only complaint, would like a better handle with crank on right and left sides.
Update: I called their customer service and was talking to a person in less than five minutes. He was very helpful. He suggested taking the banjo apart and giving it a good cleaning and sure enough, that did the trick. Good to know it is easy to take care of. I upped my rating from 2 to 3 stars because of that. Still concerned that the tool rest won't go lower, though.
Update #2: Called Wen again about the tool rest not going low enough and they offered no help. Down to 1 star. I think this is really pretty dangerous when working on very thin items like finials/ornaments. In order to get the tool to contact the wood it has to be pointed down. Scary. It's too bad because it has the potential to be a really good lathe, there's just some QA stuff that needs to be addressed. Not willing to get impaled by a flying skew so will be purchasing another brand of lathe.
I learned turning on this machine, and didn't treat it with kit gloves.
I added a 4 jaw collet about a month ago, as my skill increased and the extra money was worth it.
Without the collet, this 3420 has helped me make magic wands for kids, Christmas ornaments, bells, vases, bowls, toys, and an oddly asymmetrical chess set. Not an issue with the lathe on the chess set, just my skills. I've made a boatload of chips from many types of wood and the lathe keeps on going.
If it stalls, I either dug in a tool, used a really dull tool, or used too soft of wood, (green pine usually,) either way it's user error. I will rush the roughing most often when causing a stall. A more powerful lathe might just have snapped the tool or taken it from my grasp instead. In other words, use it right and it will treat you right.
I have never gotten around to trying very small pieces likes pens. I'm sure they will work fine, as some of the Christmas ornaments were slender. I knew upfront that large bowls were outside of the range, so no disappointment there. I'm not convinced a beginner on a very limited budget should try large bowls right off anyway.
If I were to do it again, I might have looked for an option to attach a drill chuck in the tail stock. It is the sole unfilled and realistic want for this small garage hobbyist.