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product_id: 319711876
title: "WEN PL1252 15-Amp 12.5-Inch Two-Blade Benchtop Thickness Planer , Black"
brand: "wen"
price: "A$1482"
currency: AUD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/319711876-wen-pl1252-15-amp-12-5-inch-two-blade-benchtop
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# 15A motor power 0-1/8 inch depth adjustment 2 reversible SK5 blades WEN PL1252 15-Amp 12.5-Inch Two-Blade Benchtop Thickness Planer , Black

**Brand:** wen
**Price:** A$1482
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚙️ Elevate your woodworking game — smooth, fast, and built to impress!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** WEN PL1252 15-Amp 12.5-Inch Two-Blade Benchtop Thickness Planer , Black by wen
- **How much does it cost?** A$1482 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/319711876-wen-pl1252-15-amp-12-5-inch-two-blade-benchtop)

## 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

- • **Custom Smoothness:** Adjust depth from 0 to 1/8 inch per pass for flawless finishes tailored to your project.
- • **Dust-Free Workspace:** 2-inch dust port keeps your shop clean and your focus sharp.
- • **Built for the Hustle:** Compact, portable design with rubber-grip handles and mount-ready base for ultimate convenience.
- • **Power Through Like a Pro:** 15-amp motor delivers a blazing 20,000 cuts per minute for unmatched efficiency.
- • **Precision Meets Versatility:** Plane boards up to 12.5 inches wide and 6 inches thick with effortless control.

## Overview

The WEN PL1252 is a robust 15-amp benchtop thickness planer featuring two reversible 12.5-inch SK5 blades, capable of planing boards up to 12.5 inches wide and 6 inches thick. It offers precise depth adjustment up to 1/8 inch per pass and a high feed rate of 26 feet per minute with 20,000 cuts per minute. Designed for professional and hobbyist woodworkers alike, it includes dust collection, adjustable infeed/outfeed tables to reduce snipe, and a portable, mountable design for versatile workshop use.

## Description

Remember when you brought those old jagged boards back to life? The WEN 12.5-Inch Benchtop Thickness Planer repurposes rough and worn wood for an exceptionally smooth finish. The powerful 15-amp motor provides up to 20,000 cuts per minute at a 26 feet per minute feed rate. Plane boards up to 12.5 inches wide and 6 inches thick with ease. The handy depth adjustment knob varies each pass to take off anywhere from 0 to 1/8 of an inch. The 2-inch dust port removes chips and sawdust from the workpiece while the onboard workpiece return rollers make multiple passes a breeze. This package also includes height-adjustable infeed and outfeed tables to limit snipe while providing extra support to your workpiece during planing. Measuring in at 55.6 pounds and 22 by 23.5 by 18.25 inches (with a 20 by 12.5-inch foot print), this unit can be easily moved around the shop using the onboard rubber-grip handles. If that’s not your style, the predrilled base holes let you easily mount the planer to the work surface or stand of your choice, such as the WEN MSA658T Rolling Planer Stand. And because it’s a WEN product, the WEN Thickness Planer comes backed by a friendly customer support line, a stocked inventory of replacement parts. Remember when your planer could handle even the hardest of woods? Remember WEN.

Review: Shockingly Good - I'm a retired professional with a Felder 741 combination slider, planer and shaper. If you know Felder, then I don't have to tell you they are one of the industry standards for accuracy. However, I'm sick of building a piece of fine furniture, only to discover that one last piece is too thick, or whatever. That means raising the jointer bed, cranking up the planer head, and in the process losing whatever was setup on the saw. Also, I've wanted a spiral cutter for the planer, but $1,000+ makes no sense when the Felder knives already do a superb job, and of course I would still have the changeover problem. I'v thought about a bench top planer, but that's also around a grand, so not happening. Anyway, I saw some reviews on the Wen 13" with a segmented cutter head. Odd looking cutter head, and the inserts are HSS instead of carbide, but at $400 for the one speed I decided to take a risk. I just unpacked and plugged in this morning. Connected to my 3hp Onida Gorilla using a 4" hose. I then ran a test using 1.5" air dried red oak. Results were a surprise, to say the least. Beautiful finish on both sides, even at the one speed, which is quite fast. No sign of of any cutters out of alignment. Almost no snipe - I did not adjust the tables. Dust collector gets most, but not all, chips. ( I also tried connecting a shop vac which was not that great, so I'd recommend a dust collector). Segmented cutter heads are supposed to be quiet, but brush motor noise makes it about as loud as a knife machine, at least in my opinion. Hearing muffs required. This is not a complaint. For $400 you can't have everything. Bottom line, I'm glad I bought this thing. Once the four sided cutters are dull I might upgrade to carbide, but we'll see. Sometimes HHS produces a better finish than carbide, so I might just buy another set of those, depending on how long the originals last. The question now is longevity. Machine seems solid and weighs 80 pounds, so for my needs it will probably be OK. We will see. Bottom line, doe a great job for less than half the price of a name brand. The machine turned out to be a pleasant surprise, producing an excellent finish.
Review: The best plainer for the money!! - Works nicely! It is loud, but I have never seen a machine that does this hard of a job this quickly or smoothly that it doesn't make a lot of noise. It draws the wood easily into and through the machine, the finish it leaves is remarkably smooth. The width is sufficient for many of my projects for wider ones I do it is sections and join them together after. All in all, a very nice machine that does a very good job!

## Features

- Plane boards up to 6 inches thick and 12.5 inches wide
- 15A motor generates 20,000 cuts per minute at a 26 feet per minute feed rate
- Includes two reversible 12.5-inch SK5 blades (model BP122K)
- Adjust the depth of anywhere from 0 to 1/8 of an inch with each pass

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand | WEN |
| Color | Black |
| Item Weight | 29.03 Kilograms |
| Material | Cast Iron |
| Product Dimensions | 12.5"L x 12.5"W x 18.25"H |
| Style | 12.5-Inch 2-Blade Planer |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** WEN
- **Color:** Black
- **Item Weight:** 29.03 Kilograms
- **Material:** Cast Iron
- **Product Dimensions:** 12.5"L x 12.5"W x 18.25"H

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What are the differences that really count between the two Wen planets - 12-1/2" & 13"?**
A: The product description pics answer this question pretty well. 
- 12 1/2” model doesn’t have a top cover. 
- 13” model has a stamped (but nicely polished) steel table, and not the nice granite table like the 12 1/2”.

**Q: The wen website says this is a 12 amp planer why is it advertised here as a 15a?**
A: The planer itself says 12 amp, and the manual also confirms 12 amp.  Not sure why the title says otherwise.

**Q: New blade obtainability?**
A: http://www.wenproducts.com/store/6552-043-Replacement-Blades-Set-of-3

**Q: What does this machine do?**
A: It creates more snipe than you can shake a stick at. Unless you are prepared to loose five inches off both ends of every board buy a different machine.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Shockingly Good
*by W***R on May 26, 2025*

I'm a retired professional with a Felder 741 combination slider, planer and shaper. If you know Felder, then I don't have to tell you they are one of the industry standards for accuracy. However, I'm sick of building a piece of fine furniture, only to discover that one last piece is too thick, or whatever. That means raising the jointer bed, cranking up the planer head, and in the process losing whatever was setup on the saw. Also, I've wanted a spiral cutter for the planer, but $1,000+ makes no sense when the Felder knives already do a superb job, and of course I would still have the changeover problem. I'v thought about a bench top planer, but that's also around a grand, so not happening. Anyway, I saw some reviews on the Wen 13" with a segmented cutter head. Odd looking cutter head, and the inserts are HSS instead of carbide, but at $400 for the one speed I decided to take a risk. I just unpacked and plugged in this morning. Connected to my 3hp Onida Gorilla using a 4" hose. I then ran a test using 1.5" air dried red oak. Results were a surprise, to say the least. Beautiful finish on both sides, even at the one speed, which is quite fast. No sign of of any cutters out of alignment. Almost no snipe - I did not adjust the tables. Dust collector gets most, but not all, chips. ( I also tried connecting a shop vac which was not that great, so I'd recommend a dust collector). Segmented cutter heads are supposed to be quiet, but brush motor noise makes it about as loud as a knife machine, at least in my opinion. Hearing muffs required. This is not a complaint. For $400 you can't have everything. Bottom line, I'm glad I bought this thing. Once the four sided cutters are dull I might upgrade to carbide, but we'll see. Sometimes HHS produces a better finish than carbide, so I might just buy another set of those, depending on how long the originals last. The question now is longevity. Machine seems solid and weighs 80 pounds, so for my needs it will probably be OK. We will see. Bottom line, doe a great job for less than half the price of a name brand. The machine turned out to be a pleasant surprise, producing an excellent finish.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best plainer for the money!!
*by V***7 on October 2, 2025*

Works nicely! It is loud, but I have never seen a machine that does this hard of a job this quickly or smoothly that it doesn't make a lot of noise. It draws the wood easily into and through the machine, the finish it leaves is remarkably smooth. The width is sufficient for many of my projects for wider ones I do it is sections and join them together after. All in all, a very nice machine that does a very good job!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Spiracle head at an affordable price. Works great!
*by P***B on November 21, 2025*

Very easy to use. I was pleasantly surprised with the finish. I was glad I went with the 13 inch spiracle cutter. It does have some snipe on the end after feeding through as many planets do, but by gently holding the wood up as it finished, I was able to pretty much eliminate it. Very happy with my purchase. In the two pics are a before and after of some Philippine Acacia I ran through. 2 different pieces from the same board.

## Frequently Bought Together

- WEN PL1252 15-Amp 12.5-Inch Two-Blade Benchtop Thickness Planer , Black
- WEN BP122K 12.5-Inch Japanese Carbon Steel Replacement Planer Blades, 2 Pack
- WEN JT630H 10-Amp 6-Inch Spiral Benchtop Jointer

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