--- product_id: 319711875 title: "PL1303 15-Amp 13-Inch Three-Blade Benchtop Thickness Planer , Black" brand: "wen" price: "€ 1201.77" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Wen" url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/319711875-pl1303-15-amp-13-inch-three-blade-benchtop-thickness-planer store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # 15A motor power 0-1/8 inch depth control 3 reversible SK5 blades PL1303 15-Amp 13-Inch Three-Blade Benchtop Thickness Planer , Black **Brand:** wen **Price:** € 1201.77 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸͺš Transform rough wood into showroom-ready perfection β€” don’t get left behind! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** PL1303 15-Amp 13-Inch Three-Blade Benchtop Thickness Planer , Black by wen - **How much does it cost?** € 1201.77 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/319711875-pl1303-15-amp-13-inch-three-blade-benchtop-thickness-planer) ## 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 - β€’ **Compact & Mobile:** Lightweight 63 lbs with rubber-grip handles for easy shop mobility - β€’ **Custom Cut Control:** Adjust depth from 0 to 1/8 inch per pass for perfect thickness every time - β€’ **Dust-Free Workspace:** Dual dust ports (2.5" & 4") keep your shop clean and efficient - β€’ **Powerhouse Precision:** 15-amp motor delivers 30,000 cuts/min for ultra-smooth finishes - β€’ **Wide & Thick Capacity:** Planes boards up to 13 inches wide and 6 inches thick effortlessly ## Overview The WEN PL1303 is a robust 15-amp benchtop thickness planer featuring three reversible 13-inch SK5 blades, capable of planing boards up to 13 inches wide and 6 inches thick. It operates at 30,000 cuts per minute with a 26 feet per minute feed rate, offering precise depth adjustments up to 1/8 inch per pass. Equipped with dual dust ports and adjustable infeed/outfeed tables, it ensures clean, smooth results with minimal snipe. Compact and portable at 63 pounds, it’s perfect for professionals seeking high performance and versatility at a competitive price. ## 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: 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 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 Amps | | Base Material | Cast Iron | | Best Sellers Rank | #39,991 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 | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,533 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 | | Material | Wood | | Material Type | Wood | | Maximum Rotational Speed | 30000 RPM | | Model Number | PL1303 | | 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 - **Material:** Wood - **Product Dimensions:** 28.25"L x 20"W x 24"H - **Style:** Benchtop ## Images ![PL1303 15-Amp 13-Inch Three-Blade Benchtop Thickness Planer , Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71tM87icxvL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: How long do the knives / blades generally last?** A: Knives aren't the problem, the plastic gears on the bottom go out quickly. I threw it away and got a porter cable. The gears are metal. Trust me, get metal gears. **Q: Where can I buy replacement blades for wen 6552 planer** A: You can buy them from the wen website. Just search for 6552-043. That is the part number. For some reason if you just type in blades for 13 inch planer they don't show up, but if you look up the 13-inch planer and look under the tab for parts it is listed under there **Q: How often do the blades need replacing? i have seen complaints with dewalt planers dulling out after 50 bf. how does wen compare?** A: I have had this for about a year, and have planed cedar, cypress, oak (the hardest), pine, even a few pressure treated , estimated total linear board feet to be in the neighborhood of about 1000' thus far, and i have only pulled them to inspect, clean and reinstall, and they keep going, but, i know, the next maintenance interval, i will need to sharpen them or replace them. **Q: Will this plane a 3/16 board down to 1/8?** A: You would probably have to make two passes to do a good job. ## 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! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Planer, Great Price *by A***R on November 4, 2025* I love my WEN PL1326 15-Amp 13-Inch Spiral Benchtop Thickness Planer. I mean it’s so much cheaper than others, yea you know the ones. And with the spiral cutter blades, butter as is my wen 6-inch spiral jointer. And both do an excellent job on wood. So, for me there can be no other. Hay it really is good product. hay guys if your just getting into wood working look into Wen products for all your needs. Ok guys later ## Frequently Bought Together - WEN PL1303 15-Amp 13-Inch Three-Blade Benchtop Thickness Planer , Black - FOXBC 13-inch Planer Knives 3-Blades for Wen 6552 6552T PL1303, Delta 22-590 22-590X 22-591 Planer - Set of 3 - WEN JT630H 10-Amp 6-Inch Spiral Benchtop Jointer --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/319711875-pl1303-15-amp-13-inch-three-blade-benchtop-thickness-planer](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/319711875-pl1303-15-amp-13-inch-three-blade-benchtop-thickness-planer) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-04-26*