Powermatic 3520A Lathe

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Owner/Loaner: Hive13
Hive13 Asset Tag: HV0319
Make/Model: Powermatic 3520A Wood Lathe (google)
Arrival Date: 06/2022
Does it work?: Yes
Certification Needed?: yes
Contact: Dave Velzy
Floorplan: Woodshop

To Do List

1. Assign asset tag
2. Set up tool storage
3. Document Start up and run process
4. Document tool sharpening
5. Do a class

Overview

This Powermatic 3520A wood lathe, has an electronic variable speed control on its 2 HP Max motor to enable turning objects at any speed between 0 and 3,200 RPMs. Note" The speed LED display is on the back side of the headstock and is not viewable from the front. There is a chart in the manual that converts the reading to spindle RPM.

• Manual: File:Lathe 20'' Woodturning Powermatic 3520A .pdf
• Parts List: Parts List for the Delta Wood Lathe
• Product Evaluation: Product Evaluation

Features:

• Motor: 2 HP max, 240V, 60 Hz, 3 Phase run through a VFD speed control
• 20-inch swing capacity (508 mm)
• The base 3520A lathe has a maximum distance between centers of 34 1/2" (977 mm).
• Speed: Two pulley speed ranges. 0 to 1200 RPM and 0 to 3200 RPM
• Electronic variable Speed control provides the required speeds needed to turn a project without changing belt position
• Forward and Reversing function allows the turner to achieve a superior finish. Sanding a turned piece with the grain causes the wood fibers to lay down and remain rough.
• Belt tension system for easy and quick speed changes and sets the belt at the correct tension every time for maximum power transfer and longer tool life.

Accessories:

• Skew Chisels
• Roughing Gouges
• Spindle and Bowl Gouges
• Two 13mm drill chucks
• Live Center
• Two Dead Centers
• Pen Turning Collet
• Radius Gauge
• Tekna Tool Titan Chuck - with multiple jaws. Note most all of the jaws we have fit this chuck.
• Two Six Screw Face Plates for large blanks
• Quick Close Chuck
• 3/4" Collet Chuck
• 6" Tool Rest
• 12" Tool Rest
• Knock Out Tool

Recommended Woodturning Educational Links

• Exceptional for getting started:
• 5 Great YouTube Channels for Woodturners
• Quick Guide to 7 Basic Woodturning Tools
• The 7 Basic Tool Uses Explained
• Woodturning Resources
• Beginner Lathe Projects

• All about Woodturning - Woodworkers Institute
• Woodturner.org Sign up to be an associate member – 3 months free - Resource RICH. Try it out.

• How Tools Cut Wood
• How to Sharpen Tools 1
• How to Sharpen Tools 2
• How to Sharpen Skews and Gouges 3

• DIY Sharpening Jig for Woodturning Gouges