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Scott Kolodin
03-20-2022, 12:16 PM
Need help. What tools do I need to change out and replace the spindle in the headstock of my pm 3520c.
Ken Fitzgerald
03-20-2022, 3:34 PM
You might get more response if this was posted in the Turner's Forum. You could ask a Moderator to do that for you.
Brice Rogers
03-20-2022, 7:52 PM
I suspect that earlier power matics have a similar bearing arrangement than your newer C model. Here are the instructions on replacing the bearings on a 3520a: https://hillcountryturners.org/Projects/Powermatic3520A.pdf
Jason Edwards
03-21-2022, 9:29 AM
Wasn't Powermatic tech support any help?
Reed Gray
03-21-2022, 12:39 PM
I had to replace the bearings on my A model after about 5 years. Bought the bearings and a new belt from a local supply house, took it to a local tool repair shop that I had good relations with, and they fixed it for less than I could buy the parts from PM/Jet. If you take it to a repair shop, remove the motor first. Much easier to haul around....

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Mike Peace
03-25-2022, 1:36 PM
This is a good site for all thing Powermatic 3520. https://MustardMonster.colvintools.com
There is a video link to changing bearings on a Jet 1642 which has similar construction.