New Powermatic 3520C

[Dave Lehnert]

Just had a post on my Facebook page the new Powermatic 3520C wood lathe is on its way. I don't see it on their web page yet to post a link.

Here is what they had to say on Facebook.

There she is folks! The new 3520C
• Moveable control box
• Ergonomic spindle design
• Adjustable riser blocks
• Anti-rotation tailstock key
• Digital indexing readout
• Increased weight
• Increased working capacity between centers

[David M Peters]

Did they post any photos? Curious if it's an enlarged version of the Jet 1840.

[Thom Sturgill]

There is one picture. If on facebook go to the Powermatic page and scroll down a little.

[Bob Bouis]

It's, uh, different.

[Brice Rogers]

Under lathe lighting?

[Joe Kaufman]

Looks like they got rid of the extended shaft motor, a definite plus.

[William McAnelly]

Looks alot like Grizzly G0800.

[Bill Boehme]

Under lathe lighting?

There's nothing like a string of blue LEDs to make the shavings on the floor sparkle.

[Randy Red Bemont]

Sweet. I'll upgrade to this someday in a year or two!

Red

[John Grace]

I'll be sure to follow who-ever is able to post the side by side comparison of this with the current crop from Grizzly or Laguna. If they're all now made in Asia...it will be interesting to see if the new Powermatic is significantly better enough to warrant what is surely to be the new and 'improved' (i.e. higher) pricing.

[Roger Chandler]

I wonder what the between centers length is, excluding the bed extension? The Powermatic and the Grizzly G0800 are both manufactured by the Harvey Industries Co......in China. Both use Delta Electronics Inverter/motor combinations out of Taiwan. I do like the pendant for the controls on the new model PM-3520C, and the splay of the legs for a wider stance, which generally produces a more stable lathe.

[Reed Gray]

I talked to Nick Cook about it a little bit. I asked about the speed ranges on it and they stayed the same, 50 to 1200, and 50 to 3200, which I didn't like because I preferred the 1500 in low range on the A, and the almost 0 on the low end. Nick said you could call PM, and they would walk you through adjusting the speed ranges. That is a change. I have no clue about what the new electronics will do for it.

robo hippy

[Justin Stephen]

I talked to Nick Cook about it a little bit. I asked about the speed ranges on it and they stayed the same, 50 to 1200, and 50 to 3200, which I didn't like because I preferred the 1500 in low range on the A, and the almost 0 on the low end. Nick said you could call PM, and they would walk you through adjusting the speed ranges. That is a change. I have no clue about what the new electronics will do for it.

Reed, when I was talking with you about the Laguna in KC, I had no idea that the new PM was only 50 feet away (I turn on a 3520B). I see that they have gone to a very similar "ergonomic spindle" as the Laguna.

[Prashun Patel]

Has anyone received and used this lathe? I am looking for reviews, but cannot find any.

[robert baccus]

Remember the quality of a machine is not the appearance or country/company of origin but the company marketing the machine. They specify the design, specs, tolerances and especially quality controls. Also the warranty and service resources.