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Powermatic 20-Inch x 35-Inch Variable Speed Woodworking Lathe, 2 HP, 220V 1Ph (3520C)

20-inch swing handles large bowl blanks and platters

✎ PickHonest Research Desk▦ Updated October 15, 2026◷ 3 min read

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Powermatic 20-Inch x 35-Inch Variable Speed Woodworking Lathe, 2 HP, 220V 1Ph (3520C)
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Powermatic 20-Inch x 35-Inch Variable Speed Woodworking Lathe, 2 HP, 220V 1Ph (3520C)

Powermatic

20-inch swing handles large bowl blanks and platters

  • 20-inch swing
  • 35-inch between centers
  • 2 HP motor
  • American-made quality

Pros

  • 20-inch swing handles large bowl blanks and platters
  • 35-inch between centers for furniture legs and full staircase balusters
  • 2 HP motor runs without hesitation under the most aggressive bowl-turning cuts
  • Powermatic is the American shop lathe benchmark -- built to run daily in production

Cons

  • Full-size lathe requires significant floor space
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