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Powermatic 3520C 20-Inch x 35-Inch Variable Speed Woodworking Lathe

20-inch swing handles the largest production bowl sizes

✎ PickHonest Research Desk▦ Updated August 6, 2026◷ 3 min read

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Powermatic 3520C 20-Inch x 35-Inch Variable Speed Woodworking Lathe

Powermatic

20-inch swing handles the largest production bowl sizes

  • 20-inch swing
  • 2 HP motor
  • Sliding headstock, electronic variable speed
  • American made

Pros

  • 20-inch swing handles the largest production bowl sizes
  • 2 HP motor with electronic variable speed control across two ranges spins large blanks without bogging down
  • Powermatic is the professional standard for production turning studios
  • Cast iron construction eliminates vibration at any speed

Cons

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