Toolnut

[James Adams 1943]

I am looking to buy a 3520b Powermatic lathe. The cheapest price I've found is Toolnut. They are $200 cheaper than I could buy it here locally. Would any of you Woodturners have reservations about buying a big ticket item like this from Toolnut? BTW the total delivered is $2,999.

[Jason Clark2]

Many of us have used Toolnut successfully for large lathe purchases. I highly recommend them.

Jason

[Dave Wagner]

I believe if you do a search on here, many have used them....

[Michael James]

Welcome James. Lots of positive references to that place here.
Happy turning, hope to see some of your work soon!
Michael

[Josh Bowman]

I am looking to buy a 3520b Powermatic lathe. The cheapest price I've found is Toolnut. They are $200 cheaper than I could buy it here locally. Would any of you Woodturners have reservations about buying a big ticket item like this from Toolnut? BTW the total delivered is $2,999.
I spent 2 grand and my buddy 3 grand just last month with them! If you buy from them tell Sean and Peter hi for me. They really are good people.

[Rob Damon]

Purchased five big tools through them. No problems.

Rob

[David E Keller]

I purchased the exact lathe you mention plus the swing away, remote switch, and bowl rest from Sean at Toolnut... I can't say enough good about the transaction. I wouldn't hesitate at all... great service and great prices seem to be the cornerstones of their business.

[Joshua Dinerstein]

I would recommend them without reservation. I bought that very lathe because they had been recommended. I had problems with the lathe. Not with Sean and Toolnut but with manufacturing issues with the lathe itself. They happen, and don't let me whoa's scare you off. Powermatic truly stepped up and fixed this perfectly.

In getting my stuff fixed Sean and ToolNut stayed in touch constantly and truly drove getting things fixed. Took a couple of local companies and finally a truly great repairman but everything works like a champ.

I truly can't recommend them enough. You won't regret going with ToolNut.

Joshua

[Gary Max]

Heck---I ain't ever bought a thing from them-------but I would.
Read many a good post about them over the years.

[Kyle Iwamoto]

They are HIGHLY regarded on this forum. Probably other forums too, but I don't go to any others:). Top notch service.

[Roland Martin]

Another believer here. Bought my lathe from Sean and was a great experience. Can't go wrong IMO. Welcome to the Creek!

[John W Dixon]

I bought a Jet 1642 from Sean roughly a year ago. Great experience. Top notch outfit.

John

[Paul Singer]

I also bought a Jet 1642 EVS-2 from Sean at Toolnut. I wish all vendors were of this quality. Would no hesitate using them in the future.

[Thom Sturgill]

Another vote of confidence. I bought a Jet 1642 EVS - the 115v version. Good service, fast delivery and the best prices.

[bob svoboda]

I bought my 3520b from Tool Nut. I'm a very satisfied customer!

[John Shuk]

They are a local brick and mortar store for me. I have bought quite a few items large and small from them and they are great.

[James Adams 1943]

Hey guys and gals, it sounds like Toolnut is the place to go. I had almost decided to go with the local outfit, but now I'm thinking I will probably go with Toolnut. While I have all of your wealth of knowledge here, I have a 220V electric question.

The club that I'm in has mostly 3520B single phase lathes and they have converters on them so they can just plug them into a 110 outlet. Is this a good idea? Assuming you could get one of these converters for about $200, it might be about the same price as wiring for 220V. Any thoughts on this?

Thanks again for your replies on the Toolnut question.

James

[Dana Florian]

James,

The 3520b already comes with a converter. It simply runs off of 2 110volt legs (hence 220volt)and a ground. No need to spend any more money.

[Gary Herrmann]

I'm very satisfied with my 3520b I bought from them and with them.

[Jake Helmboldt]

James, I always favor buying local IF they are a good outfit with good service and price.

I got a runaround from the local woodcraft and another dealer has reduced their woodworking stock (more of a hardware store now). So I bought my 1642 from Toolnut and couldn't be happier. They are top notch in every respect; great price and super service.

As for the voltage issue, just have a 220 outlet installed (or do it yourself). It would be much cheaper than any converter and would probably be much more reliable. I wouldn't even know where to look for one that can be used for large equipment (I've only seen ones for use overseas where 220 is typical).

[Bernie Weishapl]

I would not hesitate to buy from Sean at Tool Nut.

[James Adams 1943]

I have a woodturners meeting Tuesday night. I'll find out what kind of stepup they have on the lathes there. And maybe I can find out what they cost.

[James Combs]

Hey guys and gals, it sounds like Toolnut is the place to go. I had almost decided to go with the local outfit, but now I'm thinking I will probably go with Toolnut. While I have all of your wealth of knowledge here, I have a 220V electric question.

The club that I'm in has mostly 3520B single phase lathes and they have converters on them so they can just plug them into a 110 outlet. Is this a good idea? Assuming you could get one of these converters for about $200, it might be about the same price as wiring for 220V. Any thoughts on this?

Thanks again for your replies on the Toolnut question.

James

The simplest converter uses two 110 supply cords each plugged into a separate out of phase 110 outlet. A light tells you when you have selected two outlets that are out of phase. There is a 220 outlet on the converter that you plug your 220 equipment into and your off and running. Plug the 1st 110 cord into your nearest 110 outlet then use an extension cord to find another that lights up the included indicator light and your good to go. All for a measly $240:eek:. It works because some of your outlets will be on one side of your breaker box (one 110 line) and some will be on the other side (a different 110 line). 220 breakers just do the same thing (select both sides) inside the breaker box.:) Hope this helps.

[James Adams 1943]

Yes, that does help. Sounds like it would be kind of a messy work around. I think i will probably do the wiring. Thanks.

[Mike OToole]

I bought my 3520B from Tool Nut. Good Service, good price, and good follow-through from Sean.

[bob edwards]

I'm another fan for Sean and Tool Nut. Ordered my Powermatic and the driver offloaded it and put it right where I wanted it. Most shippers want a loading dock delivery. Tool Nut will do a ground level drop at no charge.

Bob Edwards
San Antonio

[James Adams 1943]

Bob, I live out in the country about 10 miles from the nearest town. I'm hoping they will bring it out there and set it on the pad in front of my garage. I'll need to ask them a few more questions about this.

[James Adams 1943]

Just an update. I ordered the 3520B today. I got cold feet and ordered it from the local guy for an extra $200. But I do have a question about the length of the power cord that comes with it. Does anyone remember how long it is? I have my 220 wired to the wall, but I think I'm going to need a cord about 12 feet long with the head stock being able to move up and down the bed. My lathe will set perpendicular to the wall.

[Tony De Masi]

James, if memory is serving me right, and I'm too lazy to go to the shop, the cord is about six feet.

Tony

[James Adams 1943]

Thanks Tony. It looks like I'll be buying a cord.

[Steve Mawson]

Tony is right, cord is not that long. Perhaps could put a longer cord on the lathe. Don't forget you will need 220 plugs on the cord. I would not mess with the 110 deal. 220 is nice to have in the shop as many other tools will run on either and usually have more power with 220. Just my thoughts.

[James Adams 1943]

All good thoughts. Thanks Steve.

[Tony Wheeler]

James my cord on my lathe is 4 ft long and since you are going to have to build a extention cord since the 3520 only uses 20 amps with the distance that you gave you will only need the cord to be made of 12 gauge wire

[James Adams 1943]

Tony. I've already run a 10 gauge wire. So I guess I'll be good there. Thanks for the input.