Goodbye 3520B

[Cian]

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.  

[Wildwood]

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-...0v/1352001

[Dusty Workshop]

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.

[Wildwood]

Can anyone provide a link to PM3520C model. Went to buy at PM site and shows me where to buy a 3520B.

[SteveS]

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.

[Arlin Eastman]

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.

[BloomingtonMike]

Grizzlys big black lathe looked nice.

[AHill]

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.

[sniper]

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.

[Gregory of Sherwood Forest]

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.