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WEN LA3424 4.5-Amp 12-Inch by 18-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Wood Lathe

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Style: 3424T


Pattern Name: Lathe


Features

  • Attack work pieces up to 18 inches long and 12 inches wide
  • Switch between five different speeds: 520, 900, 1400, 2150, or 3400 RPM
  • Includes 3-1/8 inch Faceplate for turning bowls, cups and other non-spindle work pieces
  • MT2 tailstock and headstock tapers allow for compatibility with a wide variety of Lathe Accessories
  • Features a 4. 5A motor, an MT2 headstock spur center, an MT2 tailstock live center, an 8-inch tool rest, and an on-board accessory holder

Description

Remember when you could turn your own table legs? Fill your house with as many table legs as you can with the WEN 12-Inch by 18-Inch 5-Speed Wood Lathe. With 5 different operating speeds, you’ll be able to turn work pieces at 520, 900, 1400, 2150, or 3400 rotations per minute. The 4. 5A motor provides maximum torque while the sturdy 70+ pound build prevents walking and wobbling during operation. This beast of a lathe features an MT2 spindle and tailstock taper to tightly hold your work pieces, along with a 7-7/8-inch tool rest for chisel and tool support during operation. 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 headstock spur center, a tailstock cup center, a flat wrench, a knockout rod, 2 hex wrenches (3 mm and 5mm), an accessory holder, and a 3-1/8 inch faceplate for turning bowls, cups and other non- spindle work pieces. And, because its a WEN product, your lathe comes backed by a two-year , 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.

Manufacturer: ‎WEN


Part Number: ‎3424T


Item Weight: ‎70.3 pounds


Product Dimensions: ‎30.5 x 8.75 x 16.25 inches


Item model number: ‎3424T


Size: ‎12 x 18" (5 Speed)


Style: ‎3424T


Pattern: ‎Lathe


Power Source: ‎AC


Item Package Quantity: ‎1


Measurement System: ‎Metric


Included Components: ‎4.5-Amp 12-Inch by 18-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Wood Lathe


Batteries Required?: ‎No


Date First Available: January 7, 2019


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Good buy
Style: Lathe Pattern Name: Lathe
This lathe is well built and works well.
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2025 by Harold Shaulis

  • An excellent tool if benchtop is the only option
Style: Lathe Pattern Name: Lathe
If you can't afford or simply don't have room for a full size wood lathe, this is an excellent starter tool. It's heavy, so very stable (as long as you have a stable benchtop). All adjustment functions are smooth. The motor provides enough torque for most jobs. The pulley system is okay, but it really would be nice to have a variable speed unit. However, even with the pulley approach, it gets the job done. Great value and quality build. Recommended. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2024 by Soflauthor

  • Very fun!
Style: Lathe Pattern Name: Lathe
This is such a great lathe. Very easy to use and fun to operate. I would recommend it to those who are looking for a smaller lathe.
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2024 by Jason Jason

  • Good lathe for the price, great for beginners
Style: 3424T Pattern Name: Lathe
This was my first lathe that I have had it for about 4 months and I love it. Very solidly built and works well and a very reasonable price. I gave it a 4 rather than a 5 because it has in my view it has one serious flaw and it is a safety issue. The on/off switch is out in the open where it can easily be bumped on by mistake when, for example, cleaning under the lathe. I have also had chisels roll under the switch while I am working and block it from being turned off until the chisel is removed. This is a safety issue that can easily be fixed by putting a housing around the switch. I hope Wen will address this in the future. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2021 by DJSxx

  • Great lathe for the price, but ultimately returned
Style: Lathe Pattern Name: Lathe
I'm newer to wood turning, so I wanted to step my way into it without spending a lot of money. Prior to this, I owned the WEN Mini Lathe, which I liked a lot. I was torn between this one and the larger, variable speed model. Ultimately I selected this lathe. PROs: This lathe is larger than I expected and solid. It has good power and is compatible with the majority of lathe accessories on the market. Critiques: This is not a variable speed speed lathe so you have to change the belt position during each stage of your project (actually much less of a hassle than I was concerned with). Oddly, the spindle belt door is on the back? Being on the front, like most lathes, would make things easier. The belt doors are very thin plastic so I'm wondering if that will be a problem down the road. All in all, this is a good lathe for the price and I'm glad I bought it. I bought the WEN lathe stand along with it, which I highly recommend. As long as the quality and durability remain, I'll be using this for a while. UPDATE: My concerns unfortunately came to fruition, ended up returning this model twice due to a bad headstock bearing. I purchased the next size up WEN and it's a world of difference. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2024 by Amazon Customer

  • Great mini lathe for the money
Style: 3424T Pattern Name: Lathe
I'm a beginning turner and didn't want to spend a fortune on a mini lathe to start with. This one works great. Its very solid and runs smooth and quiet. Its a bit difficult to change speeds (moving the drive belt to different pulleys) because there's not much room to make belt adjustments but I don't really need to do it often. I now wish I would have bought the model that comes with a variable rheostate to make easy speed adjustments. Also, I've learned that it would really be nice to have a reversing motor for sanding and polishing my work. Well, those two items really added on really drive the cost up and I wanted to save money on the first lathe so.....lesson learned, its all part of the learning curve. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2021 by Dan W.

  • it's a good lathe for beginners and small projects.
So, there's a lot of concessions on features at this price point. This is not a Jet lathe. It's not a powermatic, nor is it a laguna. But it's a fantastic way to find out if you enjoy turning. It's a stellar tool that will get you into the hobby and still be a very functional and usable tool for years in the future. This model is not variable speed, I opted to go for the belt driven model, because it's not at all hard to change the speed and I'm not being timed when making a project anyway. I also wager that for this price, you're getting more low end power with a belt system like this than the cheap way they implement variable speed. So far I've turned some very impressive items on this lathe, and am fully happy with it. Realize that you're not getting a top of the line hand crafted super tool, but you're getting a very functional power tool. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2019 by Squat251

  • Inferior parts
Style: Lathe Pattern Name: Lathe
Overall I like the lathe. The price is a good value. However the faceplate was on so tight that I bent the knockout rod in the process of removing the faceplate. Also I broke the tool rest locking handle the first time I tightened the tool rest. It’s made of, what appears to be hard plastic. I was being careful not to over tighten but it crumbled under light pressure. I’m not sure who to contact to get these parts replaced. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2024 by Jerry

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