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Powermatic 1352001 Model 3520B 20x35-Inch Wood Lathe with RPM Digital Readout | 
| Brand: Powermatic
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $3,827.00
Buy New: $2,999.99
You Save: $827.01 (22%)
Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 27073
Media: Tools & Hardware
Shipping Weight (lbs): 680
Dimensions (in): 54.5 x 30 x 26
MPN: 1352001
Model: 1352001
UPC: 662755526138
EAN: 0662755526138
ASIN: B000BX1JPQ
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Wood turning lathe with digital RPM readout, 20-inch swing, and 34-1/2 inches between center | | • | Powered by a 2-horsepower, 220-volt, variable speed motor | | • | Made of heavy-duty cast iron, Assembly required | | • | Accessories include guard, tool rest, face plate, wrench, knockout rod and spindle lock | | • | 50x24x44 inches; Backed by 1-year warranty |
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Product Description
Includes 3520B 20" x 34-1/2" Lathe - 1352001, Safety Shield, 3" Face Plate, Face Plate Wrench, 14" Tool Rest, Multiple Ball-Bearing Live Center, Brass Tipped Knockout Rod, Drive Center, Spindle Lock.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 1 more reviews...
 Powermatic 3520b lathe May 18, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I received my new 3520b Powermatic lathe about 6 weeks ago and have used it several hours at this point. The lathe is substantial and heavy. It is very smooth, quiet and well-made. The electronic speed control works well and makes multiple speed changes while turning a breeze. Also, the moveable headstock is handy if you want to turn very large bowls although the normal swing is 20 inches which accomodates the Oneway Stronghold chuck and mega jumbo jaw set up.
The lathe arrived in excellent shape and the delivery driver was helpful in moving the box into the garage. Because of the weight it was necessary for me to remove the headstock and tool rest from the main body inorder to carry all of the parts into the basement. Even disassembled it was not easy to move the parts and my wife and I struggled to get the task accomplished. I literally rolled the headstock end over end to get it down the stairs. Once in the basement it was necessary to use a winch hung from a large stepladder to lift the main frame up to attach the legs. Also, the headstock had to be winched up in order to slide in on the rail. There were some anxious moments but the assembly was completed in about three hours. I recommend buying the correct hex wrench head for your socket set to make it easier to attach the legs. I did that after I read that comment in another evaluation of this tool and found it to be helpful. I bought the winch from Sears for $20. The help of another person during this process was essential. Also, this lathe requires 230V so it was necessary for me to install a dedicated line over to the tool location.
Other than the assembly, I am very pleased with the lathe and enjoy using it.
powermatic lathe review April 16, 2008
The Powermatic lathe, model 3520B, is reliable, strong, silent, heavy. A very good product for serious wood turners.
 Nice upgrades from the last version of this Lathe December 17, 2006
10 out of 15 found this review helpful
For the price this lathe is hard to beat in this cost category - under 4k. This lathe runs quite smooth - but then I am use to using a Shopsmith as my other lathe.
Like any lathe it is aways best to search out others who have used it and see if the options match your needs. Currently our wood turning group uses the older version of this lathe and it has provided yeoman service for the last few years for club demo's. I found that the hight of this lathe is easer to work on than my Shopsmith - which was my justification of upgrading my hardware.
This updated version - 3502b has some nice refinements - could have a few more tweaks to make more user friendly like the robust lathe - but that lathe cost at least 5k.
Updates between the 3520A / 3520b
1. tail stock has a closing "bin" - lets you store items in there without getting a bunch of wood chips all over it.
2. head stock has an index ( option on the 3520a, the version on the 3520b could have improved a bit)
3. Small chuck tool rest - no biggie - but the bolt holes can be used to mount an outrigger and turn monster bowls - or extend the bed. (Cost extra for the outrigger)
4. Speed display LED in RPM.
While there is a larger Powermatic lathe - and it does have more HP, the movable head stock on the 3520b allows more options when turning.
When checking / figuring the price of the lathe remember that most delivery companies will charge a lift gate fee. Currently Amazon uses ABF Freight system. Their minimum cost to offer this service is an additional charge of $2.95 per 100 pounds of actual weight will be assessed, but not less than $109.90.
I rate this lathe at 4 starts - would if I could at 4.5 - the tail stock is a bit heavy to move - but this is a massive lathe. Other companies have started to make a swing out tail stock to assist the turner.
One odd note, when reading the owners manual see link below, some of the
recommend tools to assemble the lathe are a bit unique. One of the recommended tools to assist putting it together is a forklift - I was not to sure if this lathe was just too big.
However; I was able to assemble the lathe by my self using a high end step ladder and the help of a manual winch under the ladder. A good lift table, or work bench can work out quite well if you don't have a fork lift ;)
You can download the manual for the lathe by getting an account on powermatic's website at no additional cost.
Remember that this lathe takes 220 and just shy of 16 amp at normal single phase power.
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Bradbn4
Good value for the money, but far from perfect November 22, 2006
8 out of 14 found this review helpful
I have had my 3520 for about a year and am reasonably pleased. The units come inadequately packed, and my first delivery had fallen over sometime since production and the cast iron was cracked, and numerous other parts were broken. Amazon promptly replaced the unit. The pallet is poorly designed and the unit is very top heavy. Powermatic should re-design the spindle lock, which is spring loaded and requires you to hold it down while using it. The lock needs a lock. This occupies one hand that might be better used on stubborn attachments. Powermatic also cleverly cast a notch in the corner of the motor housing to give better access for tools at the spindle area, but the goofs installed a switch and guard that interfere with the notch and make it useless. Great planning, poor execution. The claim of 35" between centers is a crock. Mine is 29 1/2" at best with live and dead centers installed. I bought a factory bed extension on another site for half of what Amazon wants for one. Money well spent if you do any spindle work.
An excellent lathe and problem free delivery June 26, 2006
15 out of 18 found this review helpful
The powermatic 3520B lathe is exactly what I wanted and it has lived up to all the billing. Delivery worried me since I live in a rural area. The truck backed down a narrow road and lowered the 700 pound box via the lift gage right into my garage. Set up of the lathe was fairly easy BUT attaching the legs on the lathe bed was a real pain. One needs a 8 mm hex wrench to do this properly. I don't understand why the hex wrenches are not supplied with the lathe. In fact you really need a socket wrench to hold the hex piece. I actually had to cut off a 8 mm allen wrench to get this to work. This is a minor problem. The lathe works great, the price was about $500 less than any other supplier I could find, delivery was totally free and included delivery to my garage. Must suppliers do not have free shipping.
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