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WEN LA3421 3.2-Amp 8-Inch by 13-Inch Variable Speed Mini Benchtop Wood Lathe, Black & PM01 Wooden Lathe Pen-Turning MT1 Mandrel

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Style: 2022 Model


Pattern Name: Lathe + Pen-Turning MT1


Features

  • Product 1: Perfect for turning pens, bowls, cups, chess pieces, and other small workpieces
  • Product 1: Features an 8-inch swing over the bed and a 13-inch distance between centers
  • Product 1: Soft-start 3.2-amp motor starts gradually to prevent damage to the motor and maximize safety
  • Product 1: Adjust the variable speed anywhere from 750 to 3200 RPM
  • Product 2: Tapered Morse maximizes compatibility with most MT1 wood lathes
  • Product 2: Turn pens, pencils and more
  • Product 2: 1/4-inch diameter shaft (7mm) runs through the center of the workpiece
  • Product 2: Designed to fit the WEN 3420 wood Lathe

Description

WEN LA3421 3.2-Amp 8-Inch by 13-Inch Variable Speed Mini Benchtop Wood Lathe , Black 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. WEN PM01 Wooden Lathe Pen- Turning MT1 Mandrel Remember when you could turn your own pens? the WEN wood Lathe pen-turning MT1 Mandrel allows users to take on small and intricate Woodturning projects. The self-centering Mandrel attaches easily to an MT1 tail and headstock with the shaft running through the hollow live center of the pen’s body. This Mandrel features five bushings, a 7mm diameter shaft, and a tapered Morse to maximize compatibility. The Universal design fits with the majority of MT1 wood lathes on the market, but was designed specifically for the WEN 3420 7 by 12 inch wood Lathe. Remember when you could easily adjust the length and tightness of your pen-turning Mandrel? remember WEN.

Manufacturer: ‎WEN


Style: ‎2022 Model


Pattern: ‎Lathe + Pen-Turning MT1


Item Package Quantity: ‎1


Date First Available: February 10, 2023


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This was bought for me as a gift for Christmas. It was really easy to set up though the instructions were a bit unclear I was able to figure it out. It comes together about 90% already put together. I then checked how the centers lined up and found them extremely accurate, so I was happy about that. No shimming or fiddling with it needed. I got it set up pretty late in the day so the first thing I did was just rough in a dowel rod for fun. The next morning, I got up and got a small 4" bowl blank centered in and went to work and I didn't even get the outside roughed before there was a pop and a bright flash from inside the control box and it wouldn't turn on again. I honestly thought I had blown a fuse. Long story short, I didn't. A week later waiting for more fuses and that not being the issue, I opened the control box to find that one of the circuits was split in half and the other was blown almost completely off the board. Also, the fuse was untouched. That was Sunday, and on that same day I went to Wen website and submitted a Warranty Claim through their "Contact Us" link at the bottom. It stated I would get an e-mail and to provide attachments via the e-mail I have them everything the e-mail asked for then waited. It was Sunday, they don't work on Sunday... fair. Monday came... and went. Tuesday came... and almost went, but I tried to call support and got sent to voicemail without even getting to wait in a queue. This was near 3:30pm and their site states they are available till 5pm. Left a message and waited for a call back. Wednesday came and I grew tired of waiting so I called at 8am when right when their support starts. Gave the gentleman my information and Ticket number from the e-mail on Sunday. Confirmation was made, very few questions were asked and I was told that I would be getting a replacement Control Box. This was about the only enjoyable part of the warranty process. Had to wait till Saturday for the replacement. They did not expedite it or anything. Again, fair. Though at this point I have now had a broken Lathe for 2 weeks. The new control box comes with no instructions on how to replace it. Though it was packaged well. The replacement looked exactly like the one that failed, so I could at least compare and contrast. Take pictures before dismantling etc. Getting the wires out of the old box was a huge pain and I ended up just deciding that breaking the case of the old box to get the wires out was the way to go. I then struggled a bit more getting them into the new one. Actually connecting the wires was easy though. Finally, the lathe is working again. First thing I did was plug it into a power monitor reader to measure amp draw while in use. Here are a bit of my findings for a circuit that uses a 10amp fuse This draws about 1.5 amp at the lowest speed and no load. Nothing even in the lathe. With no load and full speed it was about 2.4 Amps. I then set up a camera to record while I work on the lathe. Don't want to be messing with it with my attention elsewhere. Even while roughing out yet another bowl (cause if it was going to blow again I would rather have repeatable variables) I could not seem to get it to go above 3.5 amps. And I even stalled it a couple times by taking off to big of a bite at once several times. Which... cool the label on the machine actually says it's a 3.2amp lathe. But here's what gets me. The calculation for a fuse roughly states that the fuse should be 1.25 to 1.5 times more than the maximum amp draw. So even at the rating it says it's fore would only require a 5 amp fuse (3.2*1.5=4.8 rounded up) 6 if you wanted I guess, but even still, the machine never seems to get anywhere near being able to blow the fuse yet it sure was capable of blowing the circuits off the board the first time around which my understanding is that the fuse is supposed to blow first. Anywho... despite all this I now see that this item shows as "Discontinued" now so all of this is probably falling on deaf ears. Now that my lathe is working and the headache appears to be over for now I can at least say I am enjoying my lathe. But if it fails again, I will likely be shopping elsewhere as I do not see that Wen has any other variable speed lathes in stock... and I just can't imagine fighting with adjusting a belt or only having 1 speed. Conclusion - the Lathe machining seems spot on. The engineer/electrician that designed it skipped a few classes. The employees in Customer Support are pleasant to work with, but the software set up in order to get tickets to them is a joke. Really the only thing that saved them from a 1 star review was the fact that I at least have a working lathe now. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2022 by BB BB

  • Keep spinning
Style: 2022 Model Pattern Name: Lathe
Well worth the money next one will be a wen with a little more power, but can say it works great for a beginner.
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2023 by Marsha A

  • Solidly built....
Style: 2022 Model Pattern Name: Lathe
My reason for buying a lathe was for tapering the masts on my model ship building kits. This machine does that very well. I do not expect to use this lathe for other purposes, so for its advertised uses, read reviews from other customers. I am most pleased with my purchase.
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2023 by JKHolman

  • Tool Rest options are limited
Style: 2022 Model Pattern Name: Lathe
The tool rest shank is 1/2". The triangular shape of the rest itself makes it impossible to rest your finger on it for the length of the cut. I am trying to find a replacement that is straight but everyone makes a 5/8" shank or larger. Other than that, it seems very usable for small projects. Still practicing and learning but it would be easier if I could find a more conventional tool rest that fit. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2023 by MarkB

  • Hold on tight!
The Wen 3421 Mini lathe makes an excellent gift because it is relatively easy to learn with. However, they need something that allows you to mount the lathe on a firm surface because, otherwise, it will move on you. so plan on dedicating a set of clamps to it! The 3421 also has a tail stop knob that is difficult to use. It is hard to turn and easily gets clogged down. It makes an excellent gift for kids or beginners, though, if you help them with the pitfalls and make wood-turning fun for them. I let kids as young as five use mine, and they have made 6-inch bowls on it and honeypots with sticks! Green wood at that size will require you to take breaks and let the lathe cool down. If you don't, it will shut down by itself and come back when it's ready. Together with carbide tools, a great way to get into this rewarding hobby for young and old. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2023 by Schonewolf

  • Wen doesn't make "cheap" tools, they make high quality basic tools.
Style: 2022 Model Pattern Name: Lathe
Most of the tools I purchase are DeWalt. If I can't get a DeWalt version, or if I don't want to invest much (usually when I think I will only get occasional use out of a tool) I buy Wen. They don't make "cheap" tools, they make "basic" tools - high quality, low price, only the features you need.
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2023 by D. Beahn

  • So good
Style: 2022 Model Pattern Name: Lathe
I bought a vevor lathe....and it broke after 3 used and was a joke to put together. I got this and have used it a million times, it was easy to put together and I love it. It's not made for anything bigger than, I'd say 10 or 12 inches, but it's perfect for what I need.
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2023 by Amanda

  • pretty good but,
too small . out grew it almost immediately.
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2023 by jamiejohnson

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