Bart, thanks for this video! In April I bought this model lathe and have used it almost every day since! It was partially due to your video that I got this model and many others that I even got into wood turning. So thank you very much!
I'm glad you posted this. I have one on the way and should be getting delivery soon. Cant wait to start turning! Your video gave me a nice preview of what to expect thanks.
I’ve been looking at the same one and you’re right I couldn’t find a video on it. I thought about the harbor freight lathe which is cheaper, but the wen has 3/4 hp instead of 1/2 hp motor like the harbor freight one does. Good video, thanks
Thanks for the video, I also have been searching for one on this model but couldn't find one but took a leap of faith and ordered it anyways. Beyond exited for it to arrive in a week. Thank you for the video. I feel a lot better about my purchase now.
@@youngtimer964 I tried everything. Nothing was wrong with the plug or breaker. I packaged it back up & had no problem getting a full refund. I put a couple hundred bucks with the refund & bought the "Nova Comet 2" Plugged it in the same place & it works great!
It's been close to 9 months so how do you like your WEN lathe now. I watched another WEN video and he sent his back and picked up the JET lathe cause he wasn't happy with the WEN for the work that he did.
I love it, I have had no issues it works well. The only thing I had trouble with was the cast iron tool rest, i got a nasty catch and snapped it off. I got a steel one to replace it and its been great.
@@bartswoodshop7212 Thanks. I'm shopping for a quality pen lathe. My requirements are simple I need enough power' and enough distance between head and stock to drill out the blanks
I love it my only regret was not getting the variable speed option, but i was on a budget and the 5 speed isn't bad, just takes a minuet to move the belt on the spindle . The one other thing is the tool rest is cast iron, and gets little dings in it pretty easily. You may want to upgrade to a steel one they are not expensive like $20 or $30
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Bart, thanks for this video! In April I bought this model lathe and have used it almost every day since! It was partially due to your video that I got this model and many others that I even got into wood turning. So thank you very much!
Glad I could help!
I just got one for Christmas and can't wait to use it. And I'm a beginner too.
Good luck! it is a lot of fun
I'm glad you posted this. I have one on the way and should be getting delivery soon. Cant wait to start turning! Your video gave me a nice preview of what to expect thanks.
I am glad you like the video, I am still having fun with it every chance I get. It’s a great tool
Thanks for the video. I just got mine and haven’t had a chance to use it and it’s been very helpful watching your video to know what to expect.
I’ve been looking at the same one and you’re right I couldn’t find a video on it. I thought about the harbor freight lathe which is cheaper, but the wen has 3/4 hp instead of 1/2 hp motor like the harbor freight one does. Good video, thanks
1/2 horse is plenty
'Man glitter' love it. Thanks for the review.
Thanks for the video, I also have been searching for one on this model but couldn't find one but took a leap of faith and ordered it anyways. Beyond exited for it to arrive in a week. Thank you for the video. I feel a lot better about my purchase now.
Glad I could help
If I cleaned my shop I wouldn't be able to find anything. A messy shop is a happy shop.
Thanks for the video! I like the Viking horns!
Bart, the "Woosie" Watch out fer dat "Barr-Greeze"!!!
Very nice video. I also like making sawdust. But technically, what you have here is "Lathe dust" :)
Grease? You mean “Man Hand Cream”?
I have one on order just waiting for it to be delivered
I'm thinking about buying one of these. I've never used a lathe before either but I wanna learn.
It has been great, I have learned so much just from watching videos and trying different techniques.
Bert that not the chuck that the spindal
Please excuse my ignorance, but is the 18”, the distance between centres? If so, that’s a nice lathe. Doesn’t look too bulky or too heavy, yet sturdy.
Yes 18” between center, it is very sturdy I enjoy working on it.
Great video!!!!!!
Good video ...
Just got this same lathe today. Fresh out of the box an will not start. Nothing when you hit the power button!
Power supply? Tripped breaker?
@@youngtimer964 I tried everything. Nothing was wrong with the plug or breaker. I packaged it back up & had no problem getting a full refund. I put a couple hundred bucks with the refund & bought the "Nova Comet 2" Plugged it in the same place & it works great!
I am sorry it didn't work for you must have been a lemon, mine is still running like a champ. I heard the Nova is a great lathe too.
Big like!👍👍👍👍👍✅💪Felicitări! Great video 👍
It's been close to 9 months so how do you like your WEN lathe now. I watched another WEN video and he sent his back and picked up the JET lathe cause he wasn't happy with the WEN for the work that he did.
I love it, I have had no issues it works well. The only thing I had trouble with was the cast iron tool rest, i got a nasty catch and snapped it off. I got a steel one to replace it and its been great.
@@bartswoodshop7212 Thanks. I'm shopping for a quality pen lathe. My requirements are simple I need enough power' and enough distance between head and stock to drill out the blanks
Now that it's been a while, how are you liking the WEN lathe? Is it holding up over time? Considering buying one. Thanks.
Same question
I love it my only regret was not getting the variable speed option, but i was on a budget and the 5 speed isn't bad, just takes a minuet to move the belt on the spindle . The one other thing is the tool rest is cast iron, and gets little dings in it pretty easily. You may want to upgrade to a steel one they are not expensive like $20 or $30
Question for anyone...should I buy this one or the similar one at harbor freight...I’m a beginner!
I liked the WEN better mainly because their customer service is very good.
Get the wen because it is a little better built
does the motor overheat on this lathe?
I have never had a problem with that
Can you turn a 8 ×4 bowl
Yes it is a 12” lathe but realistically it can do like 11” maybe 11.5” pushing it
Him don,t want to get dirty!
Your "intro" is pointless and annoying. Just sayin.
agreed the new videos have a new less annoying intro, thanks for the creative criticism