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product_id: 543108109
title: "WEN 7-by 12-Inch Benchtop Metal Lathe, Variable Speed, Two Direction (ML712)"
brand: "wen"
price: "KSh564041"
currency: KES
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 4
category: "Wen"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/543108109-wen-7-by-12-inch-benchtop-metal-lathe-variable-speed
store_origin: KE
region: Kenya
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# 100-2500 RPM variable speed, bi-directional 18-thread sizes with threading dial 7-inch swing capacity WEN 7-by 12-Inch Benchtop Metal Lathe, Variable Speed, Two Direction (ML712)

**Brand:** wen
**Price:** KSh564041
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚙️ Turn your ideas into precision metal masterpieces — don’t just make, create!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** WEN 7-by 12-Inch Benchtop Metal Lathe, Variable Speed, Two Direction (ML712) by wen
- **How much does it cost?** KSh564041 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/543108109-wen-7-by-12-inch-benchtop-metal-lathe-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

- • **Versatile Tool Setup:** 5/16-inch tool post supports up to 4 cutting tools for quick, efficient tool changes.
- • **Dynamic Speed Control:** Seamlessly adjust from 100 to 2500 RPM in either direction for perfect cuts every time.
- • **Reliable Build & Support:** Backed by a 4-amp motor, MT3 spindle taper, and a 2-year warranty to keep your craft uninterrupted.
- • **Threading Dial Indicator:** Effortlessly craft 18 different screw thread sizes (12-52 TPI) for professional-grade projects.
- • **Precision Metal Turning Mastery:** Turn aluminum, steel, brass up to 7" diameter and 12" length with unmatched control.

## Overview

The WEN 7-by-12-Inch Benchtop Metal Lathe (ML712) is a compact powerhouse designed for professional and hobbyist metalworkers alike. Featuring a 7-inch swing and 12-inch length capacity, it offers full variable speed control from 100 to 2500 RPM in both directions, enabling precise turning of aluminum, steel, brass, and more. Its threading dial supports 18 thread sizes, while the 5/16-inch tool post accommodates multiple cutting tools for versatile operation. Powered by a 4-amp motor and supported by a 2-year warranty, this lathe combines reliability with professional-grade features in a benchtop footprint.

## Description

Remember when you could turn brass, steel, aluminum, and more? The WEN Variable Speed 7-by-12-Inch Two-Direction Metal Lathe provides users anywhere from 100 to 2500 RPM of turning power to make knobs, custom screws, parts, chess pieces, and whatever else your heart desires. With 7 inches of swing and 12 inches of space between centers, you'll be able to turn metal of all shapes and sizes. The variable speed motor adjusts anywhere from 100 to 2500 RPM in either rotational direction. The onboard thread indicator helps users turn screw threads anywhere from 12 to 52 TPI with either metric or imperial pitches. The three-jaw chuck holds workpieces tightly in place while the optional auto feed can be adjusted to meet the needs of the project at hand. The 5/16-inch capacity tool post allows up to four cutting tools to be mounted at once, making for simple substitutions mid-project. The WEN Metal Lathe also features an MT3 spindle taper, an MT2 dead center tailstock taper, a .0.8-inch spindle bore (20 mm), a 2-1/2-inch cross slide travel (65 mm), a 2.16-inch compound slide travel, a .004 to .008-inch per revolution longitudinal feed rate (.1 to .2 mm), a complete set of change gears, and a 4-amp motor. This unit measures in at 79.4 pounds and 12 inches high, with a 27-3/4 x 11-1/2-inch footprint. And because it's a WEN product, your metal lathe comes backed by a two-year warranty, a stocked inventory of replacement parts, and a friendly customer help line, all to make sure you remember WEN.

Review: Good lathe for the price - I got this lathe to try my hand at metal turning. I knew it wasnt the “best” mini metal lathe, but it sure does what i need it to do. Great for small metal items. Only thi g i changed was the quick change tool post.
Review: Plastic Gears - Initial review: Not a fan of any products that contain plastic gears. So i made silicon molds of the 10 plastic gears for when they break. After further analysis, it is a well built system, good solid design. The plastic gear is used as a protection for the motor, if something happens it will shear the gear instead of break the motor. I still feel a strong gear design could be used and still be able to break if something happens.

## Features

- Turn aluminum, steel, brass, and more up to 12 inches in length or 7 inches in diameter
- Two full variable speed ranges allow for operation anywhere from 100 to 2500 RPM in either direction
- Threading dial indicator helps turn 18 different screw thread sizes ranging from 12 to 52 TPI
- Operate either manually or with the adjustable auto feed
- Features a 3-jaw chuck, 5/16-inch capacity tool post, an MT3 spindle taper, an MT2 tailstock taper, a 5/16-inch tool rest, a 4-amp motor, and a two-year warranty

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0CBVTPFRC |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #324,024 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #9 in Power Metal Lathes |
| Customer Reviews | 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars (9) |
| Date First Available | July 14, 2023 |
| Included Components | 7-by 12-Inch Benchtop Metal Lathe, Variable Speed, Two Direction |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 114.4 pounds |
| Item model number | ML712 |
| Manufacturer | WEN |
| Package Dimensions | 32 x 17 x 16 inches |
| Part Number | ML712 |
| Power Source | ac |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good lathe for the price
*by B***Y on August 30, 2025*

I got this lathe to try my hand at metal turning. I knew it wasnt the “best” mini metal lathe, but it sure does what i need it to do. Great for small metal items. Only thi g i changed was the quick change tool post.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Plastic Gears
*by A***S on December 20, 2023*

Initial review: Not a fan of any products that contain plastic gears. So i made silicon molds of the 10 plastic gears for when they break. After further analysis, it is a well built system, good solid design. The plastic gear is used as a protection for the motor, if something happens it will shear the gear instead of break the motor. I still feel a strong gear design could be used and still be able to break if something happens.

### ⭐ Didn't last a month
*by N***I on July 23, 2025*

Lathe went up in smoke during it's first month. It's performance was lousy up to that point, too weak, too shaky. Wen never got back to me, and carrying a 115 pound lathe into the UPS store helped motivate me to get a quality lathe.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-24*