Apr 9, 2004 · The new PM3520b lathe was unveiled at the AAW symposium in Kansas City last week by WMH Tools, the parent company of the PM brand. I spent quite a bit of time in the booth looking the …

Aug 10, 2012 · The new Powermatic is an excellent, versatile lathe - I saw it in San Jose and played with the controls a bit (...since there were no tires to kick!). I will be getting a Robust American Beauty as …

Jan 7, 2021 · 1 1/2 horse motor and 16” swing. I own the Nova DVR which is an older version of the Saturn it isn’t in the same class as the Powermatic 3520C or the Robust American Beauty but for …

Feb 9, 2020 · I had the Powermatic 2014 lathe prototype in my shop for several weeks prior to it being release for sale. Several local woodturners ranging in skill from beginner to professional came and …

Jan 3, 2021 · I've only turned on a couple of lathes - a modern midi, my old Delta heavy 46-450 reeves drive 12" lathe and the powermatic 3520. I was first exposed to the B version at my turning club, and …

Apr 19, 2019 · About a week ago I had the VFD on my 3520B go out with a puff of smoke. I found two of the capacitors inside had blown. So I purchased and soldered on replacements but the failure also …

Dec 22, 2006 · A new lathe every 26 years...Odie, you are a lucky man. I've got a Beauty and I have turned a bunch on a Powermatic so I'll open the discussion with the 1st item. * Ways: Beauty …

Jul 4, 2014 · I've just purchased a Powermatic 3520B with the 18" bed extension and I'm looking for ideas to make it mobile. One criteria is that the lathe must rest solidly on my concrete floor while …

Nov 18, 2023 · Powermatic swing away uses a 45 degree hinge so you have to lift the tailstock to put it back. You get some mechanical advantage but it’s too much lifting for a bad back. ONEWAY indexer …

May 21, 2020 · I am currently looking for my "forever" lathe (which is what brought me here in the first place). I watch a lot of YouTube videos on woodturning and I definitely see more Laguna lathes than …