Powermatic 1352001 Model 3520B 20x35-Inch Wood Lathe with RPM Digital Readout

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Price: $3,999.99    

Product Feature

• 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

Product Description

1352001 Features: -Lathe.-3520B. Assembly Instructions: -Assembly required. Dimensions: -Dimensions: 31'' H x 27'' W x 55'' D.

Powermatic 1352001 Model 3520B 20x35-Inch Wood Lathe with RPM Digital Readout Review

First off, let me say that if you're waiting for this lathe to be dropped off, invite a buddy or two over for beer, (after they've had a few, then break it to them that you 'may' need a hand lifting up some parts of this beast).

Actually the only stage I needed some serious help with was after both legs were screwed into the bed. Turning 4-500 lbs of cast iron upright by oneself is ill-advised. I used stacks of wood and some 2x stock as a lever, but I wouldn't recommend this approach...After that, re-installing the headstock, banjo, and tailstock was easy.

Next let me talk about customer service. I'd had a few parts broken on arrival, (the banjo and the 3" face plate). All it took was a phone call to customer service and they had these to my door in 3 days; awesome. Then it was on to technical support to ask about the proper way to hook this beast up to 220. They were helpful, knowledgeable and patient and walked me through the process. Thankfully I had a 30amp, (you only need 20 for the lathe), 3 prong dryer hookup nearby. I ended up making my own extension cord out of a 3 wire 10 gauge extension cord, clipped the ends, screwed a dryer plug onto one end and the other replaced the rat-tail that came with the lathe. It went together much easier than I thought it would, (especially considering that my electrician skills are less than stellar).

Back to the actual lathe review. This thing is 1. the most expensive piece of kit in my garage; 2. the heaviest...by far; and 3. the quietest power tool, it's quieter than a little hand sander, (until actually chunking away, that is)

All of the features that were added to this lathe work as advertised. It was obvious that a turner actually had a hand in putting this together. The wire guard is very easy to use, (which means it actually will get used, great safety feature). The tailstock is just cool; the storage bin underneath is a nifty space saver, and let's face it, the chrome hand wheel is just plain cool. I also like the auto release collet on the tailstock as well; whatever you have loaded i.e. live center/drive center, just back-up the tail stock and it self ejects.

On the headstock side, the brass tipped knock-out rod is well executed, works as advertised. Belt changing, (probably not something you'll do often anyway), is simple, straightforward, and takes 30 seconds to 1 minute. Not something you'll have to do everyday, as I don't know too many folks going from pen turning to 4' 80 lb burl turning in the course of a day. If this happens to be you, my hat is off to you, sir.

From what little I've turned so far, this lathe is just smooth. Maybe the beefy motor has something to do with it...maybe it's just the 700 lbs of cast iron, either way, I don't believe I'll ever outgrow this thing. This leads to why I purchased this fella in the first place. The 3520 is my first lathe. I firmly believe that if you do the research and then buy the best that you can afford, you'll only cry once, (OK maybe several times as the Visa statement gets mailed....) But as I've learned the hard way, the cheapest is rarely the best, and you'll most likely end up cursing like a sailor every time you use that 'bargain' piece of gear. I actually look at this purchase as saving money....instead of starting with a midi lathe, quickly outgrowing that and then working up to mid-range, and then maybe trading up a few years after that, I skipped those steps and saved that $, (yes this is what I tell my wife as well....she remains steadfastly unconvinced). Remember, you can turn small stuff on a big lathe, but not big stuff on a small lathe.

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