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product_id: 319711876
title: "WEN PL1303 15-Amp 13-Inch Three-Blade Benchtop Thickness Planer , Black"
brand: "wen"
price: "R18728"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Wen"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/319711876-wen-pl1303-15-amp-13-inch-three-blade-benchtop-thickness
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# 15A motor power 0-1/8 inch depth adjust 30,000 cuts/min speed WEN PL1303 15-Amp 13-Inch Three-Blade Benchtop Thickness Planer , Black

**Brand:** wen
**Price:** R18728
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🪚 Transform rough wood into sleek perfection—because your projects deserve the pro touch.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** WEN PL1303 15-Amp 13-Inch Three-Blade Benchtop Thickness Planer , Black by wen
- **How much does it cost?** R18728 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/319711876-wen-pl1303-15-amp-13-inch-three-blade-benchtop-thickness)

## 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

- • **Generous Capacity:** Planes boards up to 13 inches wide and 6 inches thick—handle your biggest projects with ease.
- • **Custom Cut Control:** Adjust depth of cut from 0 to 1/8 inch per pass for tailored wood thickness every time.
- • **Dust-Free Workspace:** Dual dust ports (2.5" & 4") keep your shop clean and your workflow uninterrupted.
- • **Ergonomic & Portable:** Rubber-grip handles and compact footprint make moving and mounting effortless.
- • **Powerhouse Precision:** 15-amp motor delivers relentless 30,000 cuts per minute for ultra-smooth finishes.

## Overview

The WEN PL1303 is a robust 15-amp benchtop thickness planer featuring a 13-inch cutting width and 6-inch thickness capacity. It operates at 30,000 cuts per minute with three reversible SK5 blades, offering precise depth adjustments up to 1/8 inch per pass. Designed for professional-grade woodworking, it includes dust ports for clean operation, adjustable infeed/outfeed tables to reduce snipe, and ergonomic handles for easy portability. Backed by WEN’s reliable customer support, this planer is a top choice for millennial managers seeking efficiency and quality in their workshop.

## Description

Remember when you brought those old jagged boards back to life? The WEN 13-Inch Benchtop Thickness Planer repurposes rough and worn wood for an exceptionally smooth finish. The powerful 15-amp motor provides up to 30,000 cuts per minute at a 26 feet per minute feed rate. Plane boards up to 13 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 2.5-inch and 4-inch dust ports remove chips and sawdust from the workpiece while the depth stop presets help prevent you from planing off too much material. 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 63 pounds and 24 by 28.25 by 20 inches (with a 23 by 15.1-inch footprint), 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: WEN products are equal to the name brands we are familiar with. - WEN products are truly fine machines. I have a number of them. Recently I purchased the WEN planer. It performed as expected, superb results. After a few weeks the feed thickness guage, made of hard plastic, broke away. I was stunned that a WEN produc would do this. One phone call to WEN and the issue resolved with a new guage sent to me. It was just of those things. WEN proved they also are completely committed to the customer. Thank you
Review: Wasted so much of my life sanding - Awesome product until you learn not to run pt through it lol

## Features

- Plane boards up to 6 inches thick and 13 inches wide
- 15A motor generates 30,000 cuts per minute at a 26 feet per minute feed rate
- Includes three reversible 13-inch SK5 blades (model BP133K)
- Adjust the depth of cut anywhere from 0 to 1/8 of an inch with each pass

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0947GY7G8 |
| Amperage | 15 A |
| Base Material | Cast Iron |
| Best Sellers Rank | #59,883 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #1 in Power Benchtop Planers |
| Brand | WEN |
| Brand Name | WEN |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 257 Reviews |
| Cutting Depth | 0.13 inches |
| Cutting width | 33 centimeters |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00044459013037 |
| Included Components | Benchtop Planer |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 28.25"L x 20"W x 24"H |
| Item Type Name | 15-Amp 13-Inch Three-Blade Benchtop Thickness Planer |
| Manufacturer | WEN |
| Manufacturer Part Number | PL1303 |
| Material | Wood |
| Material Type | Wood |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 30000 rpm |
| Model Number | PL1303 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Dimensions | 28.25"L x 20"W x 24"H |
| Style | Benchtop |
| Style Name | Benchtop |
| UPC | 044459013037 |

## 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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ WEN products are equal to the name brands we are familiar with.
*by R***D on April 17, 2026*

WEN products are truly fine machines. I have a number of them. Recently I purchased the WEN planer. It performed as expected, superb results. After a few weeks the feed thickness guage, made of hard plastic, broke away. I was stunned that a WEN produc would do this. One phone call to WEN and the issue resolved with a new guage sent to me. It was just of those things. WEN proved they also are completely committed to the customer. Thank you

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wasted so much of my life sanding
*by P***C on June 30, 2026*

Awesome product until you learn not to run pt through it lol

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ For the price, this is about the best you can do.
*by N***K on March 14, 2024*

I'm very pleased with this. I was a little apprehensive about how good this would actually be, given the budget price (and Wen's reputation overall), but I'm pleasantly surprised so far. Once you get it set up it's very easy to use and I noticed only a little bit of snipe on either end of the workpiece. I even ran an end grain board though this (carefully!) and it smoothed and surfaced it quite nicely without any chipping. This has definitely been a game changer for my hobby. One ergonomic critique - the dust collector/chute is a pain to install, and when installed it blocks the outfeed tray from folding up for storage. So unless you want to take the effort to remove and reattach the cover every time you use the planer, this tool will take up more space in your shop than you might anticipate. Luckily, the tool overall is not extremely heavy so you CAN lug it around the shop if need be. The DeWalt planer is about 30-40 lbs heavier by comparison.

## 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
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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-08-16*