--- product_id: 163914362 title: "WEN 3421 3.2-Amp 8\" by 12\" Variable Speed Mini Benchtop Wood Lathe" brand: "wen" price: "6472 kr" currency: DKK in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.dk/products/163914362-wen-3421-3-2-amp-8-by-12-variable-speed store_origin: DK region: Denmark --- # 8"x12" max workpiece size 750-3200 RPM variable speed 3.2-Amp motor power WEN 3421 3.2-Amp 8" by 12" Variable Speed Mini Benchtop Wood Lathe **Brand:** wen **Price:** 6472 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🛠️ Turn your passion into precision—small lathe, big creativity! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** WEN 3421 3.2-Amp 8" by 12" Variable Speed Mini Benchtop Wood Lathe by wen - **How much does it cost?** 6472 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.dk](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/163914362-wen-3421-3-2-amp-8-by-12-variable-speed) ## 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 - • **Compact Yet Capable:** Handles workpieces up to 12 inches long and 8 inches wide—perfect for intricate, small-scale woodworking masterpieces. - • **Custom Speed Control:** Variable speed dial from 750 to 3200 RPM lets you tailor your craft for every project, from delicate pens to small bowls. - • **Starter’s Dream Machine:** Affordable, beginner-friendly design with nationwide WEN support—ideal for honing your skills and creating unique gifts. - • **User-Friendly Adjustments:** Lever clamping system and interchangeable tool rests ensure quick, precise setup and effortless tool support. - • **Powerful Precision Turning:** 3.2-Amp motor delivers 50% more power than typical 8-inch lathes for smooth, consistent performance. ## Overview The WEN 3421 Mini Benchtop Wood Lathe features a robust 3.2-Amp motor with variable speeds from 750 to 3200 RPM, supporting workpieces up to 12" long and 8" wide. Equipped with an MT1 spindle and tailstock taper, two tool rests, and a 2.3" faceplate, it’s designed for beginners and hobbyists to craft pens, bowls, and small projects with ease and precision. ## Description Remember when you could turn your own pens? Fill your house with as many pens as you can with the WEN 8-inch by 12-inch variable speed mini 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 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 work pieces. And, because its a WEN product. 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. Review: Perfect for beginners - Good lathe for anybody who wants to just turn small projects. I've made a bunch of stuff on this thing so here are the pros and cons. Pro: It's cheap Con: If you try to take off too much wood at once, the lathe slows down and stops. Pro: Because it slows down whenever you try and work too fast, it sort of teaches you to take your time and not rush your projects. Con: It's not as fast as a big lathe, and catches are usually really big. At one point my tool kicked back so badly it broke my nose. Just a reminder to go slow and take your time. Pro: It's under 200 dollars so if it only lasts a year or so, it's not as big a deal as it would be if a big lathe didn't last that long. Conclusion: it's a good little machine, but it's not meant to last forever. It's expendable. It's a learning lathe, hence the low price and performance issues. All in all, if you are just starting out, this is perfect for you. But maybe if you want to professionally turn wood, maybe upgrade sooner rather than later. Review: Fantastic for pens - This is a great starter lathe. It works fantastic for pens. I bought two of them to get my two sons into a constructive hobby. So far they've made pens, mini bats, and harry potter wands. Easy to set up and switch between projects. The only downside to these is finding a bed extension, you're not going to find one. So if you are thinking of doing coffee table legs or chair legs, it's not going to happen without working on them in two parts. Best bang for your buck if you're just starting out and are unsure of how much you'll enjoy turning. It says you can make an 8" bowl on them. I'm gonna go with good luck on that. Maybe a 6" dish or bowl. But it's going to be a little challenging for this small lathe. ## Features - Perfect for pens, bowls, cups, chess pieces, and other small workpieces - Fits workpieces up to 12 inches long and 8 inches wide - 3.2-Amp motor provides over 50% more power than most 8-inch wood lathes - Adjust the soft start variable speed motor anywhere from 750 to 3200 RPM - Features a 2.3-Inch face plate, an MT1 spindle and tailstock taper, and two interchangeable tool rests ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07ZG9VTT2 | | Batteries Required? | No | | Best Sellers Rank | #100,714 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #4 in Power Wood Lathes | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,432) | | Date First Available | October 22, 2019 | | Included Components | 8-Inch by 12-Inch Lathe, 2.3-inch face plate, an MT1 spindle and tailstock taper, and two interchangeable tool rests | | Item Package Quantity | 1 | | Item Weight | 44.7 pounds | | Item model number | 3421 | | Manufacturer | WEN | | Package Dimensions | 27.48 x 13.35 x 7.99 inches | | Part Number | 3421 | | Pattern | Lathe | | Style | 3.2-Amp Lathe | ## Images ![WEN 3421 3.2-Amp 8" by 12" Variable Speed Mini Benchtop Wood Lathe - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81pu2ApDwtL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Pattern, Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect for beginners *by H***S on October 17, 2021* Good lathe for anybody who wants to just turn small projects. I've made a bunch of stuff on this thing so here are the pros and cons. Pro: It's cheap Con: If you try to take off too much wood at once, the lathe slows down and stops. Pro: Because it slows down whenever you try and work too fast, it sort of teaches you to take your time and not rush your projects. Con: It's not as fast as a big lathe, and catches are usually really big. At one point my tool kicked back so badly it broke my nose. Just a reminder to go slow and take your time. Pro: It's under 200 dollars so if it only lasts a year or so, it's not as big a deal as it would be if a big lathe didn't last that long. Conclusion: it's a good little machine, but it's not meant to last forever. It's expendable. It's a learning lathe, hence the low price and performance issues. All in all, if you are just starting out, this is perfect for you. But maybe if you want to professionally turn wood, maybe upgrade sooner rather than later. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic for pens *by P***K on April 19, 2021* This is a great starter lathe. It works fantastic for pens. I bought two of them to get my two sons into a constructive hobby. So far they've made pens, mini bats, and harry potter wands. Easy to set up and switch between projects. The only downside to these is finding a bed extension, you're not going to find one. So if you are thinking of doing coffee table legs or chair legs, it's not going to happen without working on them in two parts. Best bang for your buck if you're just starting out and are unsure of how much you'll enjoy turning. It says you can make an 8" bowl on them. I'm gonna go with good luck on that. Maybe a 6" dish or bowl. But it's going to be a little challenging for this small lathe. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for beginner with patience *by C***L on July 28, 2020* Great heap for a beginner to break. The arms for tightening the tail stock and tool rest never worked correctly, suggest a pair of channel locks. Also the pins holding the lugs on those come out easily, may require punching again. Pros: It’s quiet It’s about two feet wide little less than a foot tall. It’s a great lathe for beginners Comes with chucks Easy assembly Cons: Chucks for tail stock and tool rest are garbage, bad design, unusable Motor end is super heavy, tail stock requires anchoring Tool rests are sticky at first and require a bit of wear. I want to say I love WEN products but would highly suggest going with Rikon’s similar model instead. I hate that I’ve had this WEN lathe for 10 hours and the chucks don’t work, but it’s not worth getting replacements as it’s a design flaw. ## Frequently Bought Together - WEN 3421 3.2-Amp 8" by 12" Variable Speed Mini Benchtop Wood Lathe - WEN LA4444 4-Inch 4-Jaw Self-Centering Chuck Set with 1-Inch x 8TPI Thread - Mophorn Woodworking Lathe Chisel Set 8 Piece Set Lathe Chisel HSS Steel Blades Wood Turning Tools Wooden Case for Storage for Wood Carving Root Carving Furniture Carving Lathes Red --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.dk/products/163914362-wen-3421-3-2-amp-8-by-12-variable-speed](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/163914362-wen-3421-3-2-amp-8-by-12-variable-speed) --- *Product available on Desertcart Denmark* *Store origin: DK* *Last updated: 2026-04-26*