Powermatic 3520B

12 discussions on InspirePoint about the Powermatic 3520B: what owners asked, what went wrong, and what fixed it.

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Lathe Purchase

I've been considering purchasing either the Jet 1014VS mini lathe ($329.99 shipped through Amazon) or Harbor Freight's 12" x 33 3/8" lathe ($341.98 shipped) I'd be able to work on slightly larger projects with the HF lathe though...

Just starting ... which lathe???

Have been woodworking for years, most seriously for the last 2. Am about to jump into turning ... and have discovered that my (30 year old) kids and some friend are also interested ( and will be using my gear ... which I am happy to...

midi Lathe

I am thinking about getting rid of the Shopsmith and buying a midi lathe. I don't have big recources and was wondering if anyone can give me some insight into the pro's and con's of the following or any others that run in the $300-$400...

wood face plate

in the winter 2007 Woodturning Design there is an article on turning Xmax ornaments. This guy made what was essentially a face plate by tapping a thread in a wood circle. Now I can think of a myriad of useful reasons to make wooden face...

GOING small

I earlier asked about why some people want to Go BIG and questioned the need for a lathe in the Stubby range, capable of turning 600 pound chunks of wood into enormous objects. I understand better now. Tonight I saw a demonstration of the...

Powermatic 3520b compared to Vega 2600-Inv

I am considering buying either the Powermatic 3520B or the Vega 2600-Inv. and am looking for comment and or advise. I have been turning for about 4 years on a Nova3000 with AC motor. I live in Arizona so don't have the ability to find,...

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