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WEN LA3421 3.2-Amp 8" x 13" Variable Speed Mini Benchtop Wood Lathe: price & specs

WEN LA3421 3.2-Amp 8" x 13" Variable Speed Mini Benchtop Wood Lathe. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

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The WEN LA3421 3.2-Amp 8" x 13" Variable Speed Mini Benchtop Wood Lathe is listed at $244.87 on wenproducts.com as of 2026-08-01, the cheapest wood lathes (median $1199.99); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Platinum Deskmark — 98/100 pay-blind standing, #1 of 12 in class.

Verified Aug 1, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

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Is the WEN LA3421 3.2-Amp 8" x 13" Variable Speed Mini Benchtop Wood Lathe a good buy?

At $245, the WEN LA3421 3.2-Amp 8" x 13" Variable Speed Mini Benchtop Wood Lathe is the cheapest of the 11 wood lathes we track, where the median is $1199.99. On the spec sheet, its swing over bed of 8 in is the lowest of the 12, its distance between centers of 13 in is the lowest of the 12, and its weight of 45 lb is the lowest of the 12.

Specifications

Price (US)$244.87 Manufacturer's own price at wenproducts.com: $244.87.
BrandWEN
Released—
Swing over bed (in)8
Distance between centers (in)13
Motor power hp—
Speed range (rpm)750-3200
Variable speedYes
Spindle thread1 x 8 TPI
Bed materialSteel and cast iron
Tailstock taperMT1
Weight (lb)45

Source: wenproducts.com (verified 2026-08-01) · corroborated by cdn.shopify.com. WEN's own product page and its linked owner's manual (Model LA3421) both confirm the identical spec table: 120V/60Hz/3.2A motor (no HP figure is published, only amperage), 8" swing over the bed, 13" distance between centers, 750-3,200 RPM electronic variable speed, MT1 spindle taper, 1" x 8 TPI spindle thread, MT1 tailstock taper, 4-1/2"/7" interchangeable tool rests, 45 lb weight, and the current $244.87 price. The manual's maintenance section states the lathe "is made from steel and cast iron," which is used verbatim for bed_material rather than assuming pure cast iron.

Is the WEN LA3421 3.2-Amp 8" x 13" Variable Speed Mini Benchtop Wood Lathe worth it vs cheaper wood lathes?

WEN LA3421 3.2-Amp 8" x 13" Variable Speed Mini Benchtop Wood Lathe against its closest cheaper and pricier wood lathes on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 11 ranked

ProductPriceSwing over bed (in)Distance between centers (in)Speed range (rpm)Variable speedSpindle thread
WEN LA3421 3.2-Amp 8" x 13" Variable Speed Mini Benchtop Wood Lathe this$244.87813750-3200Yes1 x 8 TPI
NOVA Comet II DR Midi Lathe$599.991216.5250-4000Yes1 x 8 TPI

Frequently asked questions

How much does the WEN LA3421 3.2-Amp 8" x 13" Variable Speed Mini Benchtop Wood Lathe cost?

The WEN LA3421 3.2-Amp 8" x 13" Variable Speed Mini Benchtop Wood Lathe has a US price of $244.87 (Manufacturer's own price at wenproducts.com: $244.87.), as of 2026-08-01.

How does the WEN LA3421 3.2-Amp 8" x 13" Variable Speed Mini Benchtop Wood Lathe compare on price?

At $245, the WEN LA3421 3.2-Amp 8" x 13" Variable Speed Mini Benchtop Wood Lathe is the cheapest of the 11 wood lathes we track, where the median is $1199.99.

What are the WEN LA3421 3.2-Amp 8" x 13" Variable Speed Mini Benchtop Wood Lathe's key specs?

WEN LA3421 3.2-Amp 8" x 13" Variable Speed Mini Benchtop Wood Lathe (WEN): swing over bed in 8, distance between centers in 13, speed range rpm 750-3200, variable speed Yes, spindle thread 1 x 8 TPI. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-08-01.

Price of record: $244.87 at wenproducts.com, 2026-08-01. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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