Description
Remember when you could turn bowls, cups, chess pieces, table legs and more. Its time to turn some heads with the WEN 12 in. x 18 in. Variable Speed Wood Lathe. Boasting a 4.5 Amp motor, this beast handles wood up to 18 in. L and 12 in. Dia. If you need to take on anything larger, the WEN 3424EX Bed Extension can be purchased separately to increase the maximum capacity from 18 in. all the way up to 41 in. Adjust the variable speed anywhere from 450 RPM to 3500 RPM with the onboard digital speed display illuminating the current RPM. The WEN Variable Speed Wood Lathe also features an MT2 spindle and tailstock taper for compatibility with all your favorite chucks and centers, along with a spacious 8 in. tool rest to provide support for your chisels and tools. The easy-to-use lever clamping system makes adjustments to both the tool rest and the tailstock simple and precise. Soft startups prevent damage to both your work piece and your motor. 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 heads with your woodturning. Remember WEN.
- Adjust the variable speed anywhere from 450 RPM to 3500 RPM
- Attack work pieces up to 12 in. W and 18 in. L
- Soft startups prevent damage to both your work piece and the 4.5 Amp motor
- Includes a digital speed display, an 8 in. tool rest, a face plate, a live center and a spur center
- Increase the capacity to 12 in. x 41 in. with the WEN 3424EX table extension (sold separately)
- Backed by a 2-year warranty
Specifications
- Maximum Speed (rpm): 3500
- Tools Product Type: Power Tool
- Minimum speed (rpm): 450
- PT Horsepower (Hp): 3/4
- Color Family: Black
- Condition: New
- Bench & Stationary Tool Type: Lathes
- Portability: Bench
- Product Weight (lb.): 65
- Product Height (in.): 16.5
- Product Depth (in.): 37
- Product Width (in.): 9.5
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 | 65 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 33.25 × 18.75 × 13 in |
| Model | 34018 |
| UPC | 044459340188 |
Reviews (17)
17 reviews for WEN 4.5 Amp 12 in. x 18 in. Cast Iron Wood Variable Speed Lathe
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Works great, pickup was easy, shipping was fast.
June 16, 2022Verified Purchase -
Lots of power easy to change speeds belt is easy to move just make sure YOU UNPLUG BEFORE DOING ANY CHANGES
June 5, 2022Verified Purchase -
This is a very smooth and quite lathe with infinitely variable speed. While it is small in size it has worked well on the projects I work on. I make sturdy doll furniture and this lathe will help me a lot when making doll crib parts, table legs and chair legs and back spindles. I’ve used it on pine and have had great results once I got the hang of it. I like the digital speed indicator and quiet operation.
April 25, 2022Verified Purchase -
Lathe was easy to set up and works well. I would buy this brand again!
March 10, 2022Verified Purchase -
This lathe is perfect for the begging wood turner! I have already made several very pretty vases!
November 22, 2021Verified Purchase -
Wood Lathe, 12 in x 18 in. Well packaged in Styrofoam for shipment and oiled to prevent corrosion of the cast iron. If you need to handle a longer piece of wood, you can buy an extension (3424Ex) (OMSID #308895806). Instructions are good and can be downloaded off the Home Depot website. Lathe is a good size and price for intermediate skilled woodworker. If this is your first lathe, I’d recommend watching a few videos off of YouTube before using the lathe. This lathe has three speed ranges by changing the drive belt and has a dial adjustment within a speed range. Has a digital RPM readout. I would recommend wearing safety glasses with side shields when using a lathe. And if you are a beginner, take things slow.
July 31, 2021Verified Purchase -
Love my new lathe and would highly recommend it. Very powerful and easy to use…..
June 17, 2021Verified Purchase -
This is a heavy duty bench top lathe at around 70 pounds to ensure it doesn’t move or wobble.. The 4.5 amp motor operates at 5 different speeds to handle almost any project. The lathe is set up for the MT2 head and tailstock which will work well with the WEN MT2 wood lathe drive and live center kit which I also purchased with this lathe. The only other item needed was a set of lathe tools and I was ready to get started. The lathe also now has an extension available to purchase. It has been years since I used a wood lathe, but it is fun to get started with one again.
May 5, 2021Verified Purchase -
I love it. It’s light enough I can pickup it up & move it, but heavy enough to stay in place on a bench. It runs smoothly , is quiet. I really like the adjustable rpms.
April 28, 2021Verified Purchase -
Excellent machine. Very accurate and easy to use.
April 16, 2021Verified Purchase
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