WEN 4.5 Amp 12 in. x 18 in. 5-Speed Benchtop Wood Lathe
$269.00
Perform vertical spindle turning effortlessly on this highly durable and budget friendly WEN Five-Speed Benchtop Wood Lathe. Easy to handle and use.
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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 in. x 18 in. 5-Speed Wood Lathe. With 5 different operating speeds, you’ll be able to turn workpieces at 520, 900, 1400, 2150, or 3400 rotations per minute. The 4.5 Amp motor provides maximum torque while the sturdy 70 lbs. plus build prevents walking and wobbling during operation. This beast of a lathe features an MT2 spindle and tailstock taper to tightly hold your workpieces, along with a 7-7/8 in. 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 in. faceplate for turning bowls, cups and other non-spindle workpieces. And, because its a WEN product, your lathe comes backed by a 2-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.
- Attack workpieces up to 18 in. L and 12 in. W
- Switch between 5 different speeds: 520 RPM, 900 RPM, 1400 RPM, 2150 RPM, or 3400 RPM
- Includes 3-1/8 in. faceplate for turning bowls, cups and other non-spindle workpieces
- MT2 tailstock and headstock tapers allow for compatibility with a wide variety of lathe accessories
- Features a 4.5 Amp motor, an MT2 headstock spur center, an MT2 tailstock live center, an 8 in. tool rest, and an onboard accessory holder
- Backed by a 2-year warranty
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Additional information
| Weight | 70.3 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 33.50 × 18.88 × 13.50 in |
| Bench & Stationary Tool Type | Lathes |
| Color Family | Black |
| Condition | New |
| Maximum Speed (rpm) | 3400 |
| Minimum speed (rpm) | 520 |
| Model | 3424T |
| PT Horsepower (Hp) | 3/4 |
| Portability | Bench |
| Tools Product Type | Power Tool |
Reviews (73)
73 reviews for WEN 4.5 Amp 12 in. x 18 in. 5-Speed Benchtop Wood Lathe
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Waylon Runte (verified owner) –
Love the lathe Works fantastic I have done many things on it and not disappointed at all
Johathan Morar (verified owner) –
The lathe is strong and sturdy. There are a few things about it that are less than ideal though. The tool rest has chips in it so I couldn’t get a smooth motion until I ground it smooth. The center of the head stock and the tail stock are slightly out of alignment so when using a drill chuck, the bit would bend a bit causing the hole to get elongated. Finally, the motor runs really hot. After about 5 minutes, it is too hot to touch. I have to interrupt turning often to let the motor cool.All that said, the motor is sufficiently powerful that I’ve not had any trouble turning any stock. The head and tail stock are cast and quite solid, I’ve not had any trouble with wobbling or drifting. Now that I’ve adjusted to the things I mentioned, I’m quite happy with the lathe and look forward to many years of use.
Antoinette Medhurst (verified owner) –
Works great
Drew Runolfsson (verified owner) –
Perfect for my needs
Ari Bergstrom (verified owner) –
This lathe is awesome
Rupert Hettinger (verified owner) –
A really good lathe at an excellent price. I bought this to replace my WEN Mini Lathe and I’m not disappointed. So far, it’s doing everything I ask of it.
Toby Reinger (verified owner) –
From a “non-expert” I rate this little devil at the top of the heep!
Jaydon Schamberger (verified owner) –
This little lathe exceed my expectations.
Thaddeus Bins (verified owner) –
Great starter lathe for me to begin learning how to turn.The motor gets really hot, but it works smoothly and effectively. After a few weeks it has proven sufficient for my needs at this stage.
Maggie Paucek (verified owner) –
Ben, Why would you purchase a 5 speed lathe knowing speed changes are manual, and then complain that it “is a pain.” Moreover, lathes should ALWAYS be solidly mounted and NEVER stand free. The rubber feet are more serving as vibration dampeners than to be expected to keep a lathe from moving around. There’s this byproduct of using a lathe called sawdust, and to my knowledge it tends to cause surfaces to become slick. Anyways….This is indeed a solid, well-maufactured lathe. Suited well for experienced turners that tend to stay within the size and types of projects this lathe can handle. For those that enjoy smaller projects like pen kits, candle stick holders, etc., imo this is the way to go rather than the smaller, variable speed model. This model just has a much better feel to it as far as solidarity of the unit itself, and more versatitlity. If you turn smaller projects often, OR can’t stand people that pay with a written check, get nausiated at the idea of hand writing a letter to mail to a friend, I would recommend the variable speed. Get the larger variable speed lathe if you are turning a wider range of projects often.However, if you DO NOT TURN OFTEN….. BEN HAS FORWARNED WE CONSUMERS ABOUT THE PITFALLS so we can ALL be advised!!!!! Changing the speed requires removing TWO plates!!!! Then, you have to make MINOR ADJUSTMENTS!! AND moving the belt??? Dont even get me started!!! WHAT A PAIN!!!! Actually, its quite simple. Not sure there is even a minute of work involved to carry out this blatently obvious requirement when buying a 5 speed lathe…. I mean…. who buys a lathe without a VFD and then complains about it??? Oh, the same type that assume a lathe is ok to operate without mounting to a solid surface. Thats like grilling hamburgers and using your hand as the spatula. Sure its possible, but far from smart with a bit of serious safety issues thrown in for fun.I apologize, I am an active member of Keep America Not Dumb, and participate in their drive Identify Dumbheads. It is giving those that bumble through life the opportunity to rise beyond 3rd grade by becoming extremely upset when one of our members sponsors someone in need. Maybe, just maybe, its not too late. Join Keep America Not Dumb and fight the good fight to revive intelligence, common sense, extended vocabulary, and wipe out laziness!
Terrill Torphy (verified owner) –
Easy to assemble and use.
Emanuel Koch (verified owner) –
It arrived quickly everything was just as it was supposed to be I am very happy with it
Evelyn Stark (verified owner) –
It was a gift to my husband and he says he looks forward to using it
Juanita Kessler (verified owner) –
This is an excellent product. Delivers everything promised and is very sturdy and quiet operation. If you are looking to get into wood turning, I recommend this product.
Ladarius Weissnat (verified owner) –
Good tool for the money.
Beryl Mayert (verified owner) –
I make flutes so this works for me i did get the extension for it as it is not long enough for the flutes i make. it has enough power i use it most for sanding .
Fanny Kemmer (verified owner) –
My husband loves it.
Roy Dietrich (verified owner) –
This lathe works really well and holds up even after working for hours non stop on multiple projects.
Preston Littel (verified owner) –
Easy to operate came fully assembled
Sandy Greenfelder (verified owner) –
I gave this to my boyfriend for Christmas. He has never had a lathe before, so this was very exciting for him. So far, he loves it. He did say the chuck removing wrench was flimsy, so he ended up reshaping it after it bent. Other than that, he loves this lathe!