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product_id: 43114459
title: "WEN 3420 8\" by 12\" Variable Speed Benchtop Wood Lathe"
brand: "wen"
price: "€ 288.80"
currency: EUR
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 5
url: https://www.desertcart.de/products/43114459-wen-3420-8-by-12-variable-speed-benchtop-wood-lathe
store_origin: DE
region: Germany
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# Soft Start Motor: Enhanced Safety Max Workpiece: 12" x 8" Variable Speed: 750-3200 RPM WEN 3420 8" by 12" Variable Speed Benchtop Wood Lathe

**Brand:** wen
**Price:** € 288.80
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🪄 Craft Your Legacy with Every Turn!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** WEN 3420 8" by 12" Variable Speed Benchtop Wood Lathe by wen
- **How much does it cost?** € 288.80 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.de](https://www.desertcart.de/products/43114459-wen-3420-8-by-12-variable-speed-benchtop-wood-lathe)

## Best For

- wen enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted wen brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Safety First:** Soft start motor minimizes risk and protects your investment.
- • **Built to Last:** Enjoy peace of mind with a two-year warranty and durable construction.
- • **Robust Work Capacity:** Handle workpieces up to 12 inches long and 8 inches wide effortlessly.
- • **Unleash Your Creativity:** Transform raw wood into stunning masterpieces with precision and ease.
- • **Versatile Speed Control:** Tailor your lathe experience with adjustable speeds from 750 to 3200 RPM.

## Overview

The WEN 3420 8" by 12" Variable Speed Benchtop Wood Lathe is a powerful and versatile tool designed for woodworkers of all levels. With a variable speed range of 750 to 3200 RPM, it allows for precise control over your projects. The lathe can accommodate workpieces up to 12 inches long and 8 inches wide, making it ideal for turning bowls, cups, and more. Its soft start motor enhances safety, while the included two-year warranty ensures reliability.

## 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.

## Features

- 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

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Manufacturer | WEN |
| 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 |

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great to learn on and beyond.
*by M***D on February 16, 2020*

It's been more than a year an this little lathe still purrs.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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great value for the money!
*by A***H on December 4, 2017*

Awesome starter lathe, won't break the bank! Just getting started with pens and didn't want to spend a fortune on a lathe till I knew I would stick with it. This turned into a great find. Completed about 30 pens, not a single issue. If I don't have the mandrel locked in tight it does give the illusion that there's not enough power and things seem to "stop", but I found the wood stops turning but mandrill keeps spinning (my fault for not tightening things up enough). Added a nova G3 chuck and even turned a few bowls, no issues with power. I've also not found motor to run hot, even when running it for 1-2 hours straight.My only complaint, would like a better handle with crank on right and left sides.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for bench top duty.
*by D***T on February 4, 2018*

This suited my needs perfectly as a bench top tool. It is light enough to stow when you’re done with a project. This also means you will have to clamp or bolt it down when in use.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.

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*Last updated: 2026-01-28*