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product_id: 430705905
title: "WEN LA3424 4.5-Amp 12-Inch by 18-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Wood Lathe , Black"
brand: "wen"
price: "1507817CFA"
currency: XOF
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reviews_count: 12
category: "Wen"
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# 5-speed settings (520-3400 RPM) Supports 18" length x 12" width workpieces 4.5 Amp motor power WEN LA3424 4.5-Amp 12-Inch by 18-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Wood Lathe , Black

**Brand:** wen
**Price:** 1507817CFA
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🛠️ Turn your passion into precision – craft like a pro, right on your benchtop!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** WEN LA3424 4.5-Amp 12-Inch by 18-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Wood Lathe , Black by wen
- **How much does it cost?** 1507817CFA with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/430705905-wen-la3424-4-5-amp-12-inch-by-18-inch)

## 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

- • **Rock-Solid Stability:** Heavy 78.9 lb build eliminates wobble for flawless, professional-grade finishes every time.
- • **All-in-One Crafting Hub:** Includes faceplate, spur center, live center, tool rest, and onboard accessory holder for seamless workflow.
- • **Precision at Every Turn:** Five adjustable speeds let you tailor your craft from delicate bowls to robust table legs.
- • **Built to Last & Backed by Support:** Durable metal construction paired with a 2-year warranty and nationwide service network ensures peace of mind.
- • **Versatile Accessory Compatibility:** MT2 taper system supports a wide range of lathe tools and accessories for limitless creativity.

## Overview

The WEN LA3424 is a robust benchtop wood lathe featuring a powerful 4.5 Amp motor and five speed settings ranging from 520 to 3400 RPM. It accommodates workpieces up to 18 inches long and 12 inches wide, with MT2 taper compatibility for a variety of accessories. Weighing nearly 79 pounds, it offers exceptional stability and precision, making it ideal for millennial makers seeking professional results in limited spaces. Complete with essential accessories and backed by a 2-year warranty, this lathe is a versatile, reliable tool for turning bowls, table legs, pens, and more.

## 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 workpieces 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 workpieces, 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 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.

Review: An excellent tool if benchtop is the only option - 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.
Review: Sturdier Than I'd Have Thought - This lathe is solidly made, with heavy metal fittings to adjust tool rest, tail stock and such. It's quiet but powerful. I've not yet had it stall while turning a piece. I like it. It replaces an ancient Craftsman lathe that had what looks like pot metal for the bases of the adjustment rods, most of which just broke. This lathe is SUCH an improvement.

## Features

- Attack workpieces 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 workpieces
- 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 onboard accessory holder

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09XWRBJ95 |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #229,839 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #9 in Power Wood Lathes |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (463) |
| Date First Available | April 13, 2022 |
| Included Components | WEN LA3424 4.5-Amp 12-Inch by 18-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Wood Lathe |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 78.9 pounds |
| Item model number | LA3424 |
| Manufacturer | WEN |
| Part Number | LA3424 |
| Pattern | Lathe |
| Power Source | AC |
| Product Dimensions | 30.25 x 8.75 x 16.25 inches |
| Style | Lathe |

## Images

![WEN LA3424 4.5-Amp 12-Inch by 18-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Wood Lathe , Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81csitNIiRL.jpg)

## Available Options

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

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Brand new to lathe tools, is there an attachment to make wood spheres? also, any additional attachments needed to make wood bowls? or good as is?**
A: The lathe itself comes with a backplate but no chuck which is need to make bowls. I would recommend getting a WEN chuck because it is good for beginners and relatively cheap for chucks.

**Q: Just got into ring making and want to know if this is suitable for beginner/intermediate ring turning?**
A: For wood rings, yes. You can get metal ring inserts made of sterling, titanium, etc.  You will need a special chuck to hold your small work, or use hollowed ring blank secured to a dowel.  When shape is finished, leave on lathe to sand and polish. Whoever told you no was presuming rings can only be made of metal.

**Q: Cast iron or steel construction?**
A: Cast iron

**Q: I have this Wen  3424 lathe. Now I need some drill bits to do inside stuff**
A: As long as you get a chuck with the righ taper then you should be fine. I believe the 3424 is a MT2

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An excellent tool if benchtop is the only option
*by S***R on August 19, 2024*

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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sturdier Than I'd Have Thought
*by T***R on January 16, 2026*

This lathe is solidly made, with heavy metal fittings to adjust tool rest, tail stock and such. It's quiet but powerful. I've not yet had it stall while turning a piece. I like it. It replaces an ancient Craftsman lathe that had what looks like pot metal for the bases of the adjustment rods, most of which just broke. This lathe is SUCH an improvement.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Starter Lathe!
*by W***D on January 21, 2026*

THIS MACHINE GREAT. Continues do everything I’ve tried thus far from pens to ornaments to bowls. My only regrets are the speed changing procedure (belt reconfiguring) and the tightening mechanism that holds tension on the belt (it slip with very little force). Admittedly, I was aware of both when i purchased so its on me. Will be upgrading to the dial variable speed model.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-06*