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Goodbye 3520B - Cian - 11-28-2017
So with the end of production of the 3520B, anyone motivated to purchase one (if you can find one) versus the incoming 3520C?
I'm not a turner (I figure I would be someday), but was always fond of the 3520B. I'm actually saddened to see it go.
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RE: Goodbye 3520B - Wildwood - 11-28-2017
Any idea when will see the C-model? Going to PM still have the 3520B model for sale.
http://www.powermatic.com/us/en/p/3520b-lathe-2hp-1-or-3ph-220v/1352001
RE: Goodbye 3520B - Dusty Workshop - 11-28-2017
I heard that the B's are on Sale now that the C is available.
The C costs $4,400. At that price there are plenty of other lathes that I would consider if I were in the market.
RE: Goodbye 3520B - Wildwood - 11-28-2017
Can anyone provide a link to PM3520C model. Went to buy at PM site and shows me where to buy a 3520B.
RE: Goodbye 3520B - SteveS - 11-28-2017
(11-28-2017, 08:44 AM)Dusty Workshop Wrote: I heard that the B's are on Sale now that the C is available.
The C costs $4,400. At that price there are plenty of other lathes that I would consider if I were in the market.
Indeed. If I were in the market I'd just spring the extra couple thousand for a Robust.
I still regret not buying the 3520B when I bought my Jet 1642. I figured 16 swing would be plenty for me. Around 2006 when I was in the market the 3520B was $2200. I did get a good deal on my 1642; $1200 new including the bed extension. I should have gone bigger, though.
RE: Goodbye 3520B - Arlin Eastman - 11-28-2017
To me it is the exact same thing but they want more money. Now a days I would go with Grizzly's G0799, G0800 or Laguna.
RE: Goodbye 3520B - BloomingtonMike - 11-28-2017
Grizzlys big black lathe looked nice.
RE: Goodbye 3520B - AHill - 11-29-2017
If you consider the amount of features, reputation for quality, and warranty, you'd be hard-pressed to find a similar lathe for much less than $4000. Oneway and Robust cost considerably more. You may find a cheaper lathe with the capacity of a PM 3520, but with far fewer features. Grizz lathes have yet to establish a very good reputation with turners, given their less-than-stellar customer support and past models lacking features other woodworkers desire. The Nova 2024 is Teknatool's closest equivalent of a PM 3520 and it's about the same price. The Grizz heavy duty G0799 is within a couple hundred dollars of a PM 3520, but only carries 1 year warranty compared to the 5 year warranty you get with the PM.
Yes, you can get cheaper lathes. And that's what you'll get - a cheaper lathe. You pretty much get what you pay for with most power tools. There's a reason some brands cost more than others.
RE: Goodbye 3520B - sniper - 11-29-2017
(11-28-2017, 02:34 PM)SteveS Wrote: Indeed. If I were in the market I'd just spring the extra couple thousand for a Robust.
I agree, that's why there's an American Beauty sitting in my shop instead of a PM3520B.
Years ago I bought the PM 15HH planer, after about a year wished I'd spent the extra $750 for the 20" planer. I didn't make the same mistake when I decided on the lathe.
RE: Goodbye 3520B - Gregory of Sherwood Forest - 11-29-2017
As much as I'm happy with the General I just got, there's a guy a few miles from me with a Nova 1696 with copy attachment, selling for $1800. I'm tempted.