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- Condition
- New
- Style
- 2022 Model
- Pattern
- Lathe
- Model
- LA3421
- Color
- Black
- Power Source
- AC
- Special Feature
- Soft-start Motor
- In the box
- Variable Speed Mini Benchtop Wood Lathea 2.3-inch face platean MT1 spindle and tailstock taperand two interchangeable tool rests
Features 5
- Perfect for turning pens, bowls, cups, chess pieces, and other small workpieces
- Features an 8-inch swing over the bed and a 13-inch distance between centers
- Soft-start 3.2-amp motor starts gradually to prevent damage to the motor and maximize safety
- Adjust the variable speed anywhere from 750 to 3200 RPM
- Includes a 2.3-inch face plate, an MT1 spindle and tailstock taper, two interchangeable tool rests, and a two-year warranty
Description
Remember when you could turn your own pens? Fill your house with as many pens as you can with the WEN 8-Inch by 13-Inch Variable Speed Mini Wood Lathe. Adjust the variable speed anywhere from 750 to 3200 rotations per minute. The WEN 8-Inch by 13-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 3.2-amp 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 2.3-inch faceplate for non-spindle workpieces. And, because it’s 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, chess pieces and more? Remember WEN.
Specs 19
| Brand | WEN |
|---|---|
| Power Source | AC |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Carving, Shaping |
| Color | Black |
| Special Feature | Soft-start Motor |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Soft-start Motor |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 3200 rpm |
| Minimum Speed | 750 rpm |
| Power Rating | 3.2 |
| Style Name | 2022 Model |
| Brand Name | WEN |
| Model Number | LA3421 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| UPC | 044459934219 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 19 |
| Item Type Name | 3.2-Amp 8-Inch by 13-Inch Variable Speed Mini Benchtop Wood Lathe |
| Manufacturer | WEN |
| Manufacturer Part Number | LA3421 |
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Good for a brand new beginner - be prepared to upgrade quickly
Style: 2022 Model
Pattern Name: Lathe
This was my first lathe, I had been interested in woodturning for a while but didn't want to drop several hundred on a nicer lathe if I wasn't going to stick with the hobby. This is a good entry level machine for someone who wants to try it out but isn't sure if they want to fully commit. If you're OK being limited to small projects for a bit, this lathe is fine. But I would caution against buying a bunch of accessories for it, the MT1 taper is uncommon and you will not be able to use these accessories on other lathes if/when you upgrade. I turned some pens on this lathe and considered keeping it just for that purpose after I upgraded to a larger lathe but I got rid of it because once you start turning on a really decent lathe, this one seems like trash. In all, I turned on this lathe for like 2 months before outgrowing it - bear this in mind, if you think you're going to like the hobby, just spend that money on a real lathe. Pros - Price - Works as advertised - Good option for someone who is just wanting to see if they like woodturning Cons - MT1 is uncommon and largely not available in accessories - Size of the tool rest base is also uncommon, so you can't buy replacement tool rests - Turning mechanism on the tailstock is trash - Tightening down the tailstock doesn't do much to keep it in place - Doesn't offer lower speed RPMS - Tailstock doesn't slide off at all if you want more clearance when turning unsupported - Small swing, can't turn much larger than maybe 6" realistically - Lightweight... comparatively
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Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2025 by Cassie
Awesome entry level Woodlathe
Style: 2022 Model
Pattern Name: Lathe
Really good quality/price ratio. Motor works perfect. Allowed me to throw vases, cups, and small jars. Package was really handy, arrived quickly.
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2026 by Cesar Santamaria
A good tool for the right project.
Style: 2022 Model
Pattern Name: Lathe
A nice little hobby tool, great for gifts or smaller projects. The price is great for the function, keep in mind its not a powerhouse, but it does run very smoothly, the lack of strength is made up for somewhat by the speed, but it does take a second to get up to get there. If it had more power it would be nice but with sharp tools its fine. Just about every aspect of it is adjustable, like any power tool it needs to be secured bu the stability is good once its on a good workbench. Starts and runs smooth. Don't plan on making a living with it, but for smaller projects (ornaments, small bowls, handles, etc) its great. There are a lot of compatible accessories to make more specific specialty items as well.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2026 by Adam Shoulders
Works
Style: 2022 Model
Pattern Name: Lathe
Great little machine
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2026 by Greg
Great for turning pens!
Style: 2022 Model
Pattern Name: Lathe
I started turning pens a few years ago, but using my large lathe seemed to be a waste of electricity and unnecessary wear and tear on an expensive piece of equipment! I saw the WEN LA3421 lathe was on sale for $135 during Prime Day, so I ordered one. It was shipped via USPS and arrived a little later than the "Order now to arrive by..." date, but that was Amazon's fault. Seems like that is happening more and more :-( Anyway, the package was only a little scuffed, which surprised me since the lathe weighs about 50 pounds! After opening the box I was relieved that there was zero damage to the contents. I cleaned off the oily protective coating and then applied a coat of paste wax to the bare metal bed. Other reviewers pointed out how "rough" the tool rests are, so right away I took a flat mill file to the top edges and removed the thick layer of paint. The tool shanks now glide smoothly over the rests. My wood turning club is getting ready for a show, so I rough-turned over 100 wood pen blanks on the WEN, and was impressed how quiet and smooth running it is. I don't expect to turn anything larger than pens and bottle stoppers, so I'm happy with the power and speed range. If you plan on turning larger bowls, chair legs, etc., this is NOT the lathe for you! I wouldn't even try putting a scroll chuck on it unless it was very lightweight. At $135, I have no problem relegating this to just small items. If you're not sure you want to get into woodturning, this would be an inexpensive first lathe. One caution, though, it takes #1 Morse taper tooling (Google Morse taper #1 verses #2), so if you plan to upgrade to a larger lathe in the future, you'll probably need to buy more tooling since it will take MT2. This WEN is light enough I might take it to my son's house and teach my grandchildren how to turn! And yes, I would buy it again, even at the regular price of $170 it's at now.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2024 by Shopman Dave
Fine tool.
Style: 2022 Model
Pattern Name: Lathe
Works just fine.
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2026 by Fred Long
Might be ok for light use
Style: 2022 Model
Pattern Name: Lathe
I thought this would be great for starting back up into woodturning. While it has been able to do the job for the most part it does have a fair amount of drawbacks. The variable speed is decent enough for beginners. The biggest drawbacks are that the tension you need cannot be achieved because the adjuster cams over, which means you can't tighten down onto the piece enough. That makes it so the material will stop if you get a little bit of resistance. You have to predrill each piece. I also had both of the cotter pins break for the handles to tighten the tailstock and the rest in a matter of weeks. It has been great for making pens and small items, but bigger things like cups have been a challenge. The swing of the rest doesn't quite work well when the tailstock is in the way and not easily removed. If you need to use a drill attachment, you are extremely limited on size being it is a smaller lathe. Plus you need to pay attention to what size attachments you get, being this has the smaller MT.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2025 by Chris Pavlish
WEN mini lathe seemed manageable, but the speed control needs patience
Style: 2022 Model
Pattern Name: Lathe
With back-to-back night shifts, I wanted a small project to help me unwind at home, so I bought this lathe for turning simple wooden pens and handles. It fits on my bench without taking over the room, which I appreciate. The first evening I tried a short piece of maple, though, the machine vibrated more than I expected and I had to stop and re-center the work. The variable speed knob also feels touchy; I keep nudging it past the setting I want. It does turn wood, but I hoped for a calmer start for small projects. After a long shift, fiddling with setup is not quite the relaxing routine I had in mind.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2026 by ariel jorge