PM3520B Question

[CPeter]

I have ordered a PM3520B sight unseen. It looked good on paper and the time had come, so I did it. I have downloaded the manual and am studying it so when it comes I'll be ready. I have one question - what country is it made in? This will be my 4th lathe in 10 months. I have to stop here.

CPeter

 

[Larry Marley]

Mine was made in Taiwan. It did have a paper on the crate that listed the country of origin and had both Taiwan and China listed with a check box under each. Either way, you will like it!
Larry

 

[Jred]

Cpeter,
You are in for a treat with that machine. It is a very impressive machine with unbeleivable fit and finish.

 

[John Nicholas]

Congratulations!!!

On your joining the ranks of the Mustard Monster Owners. You will enjoy your lathe. We even have a group hosted by George Troy dedicated to these Yellow Machines.

http://groups.msn.com/PowermaticLatheOwners

John

 

[john lucas]

Mine was made in Taiwan. Years ago when I decided to upgrade my shop I decided I would order from USA companies. Delta, and Powermatic mostly. All but one of tools came drop shipped from taiwan. After that I started price shopping and not company shopping because they all came from Taiwan anyway. My Bandsaw, metal lathe, and many of my hand power tools came from the USA.
If I had the money I would by Robust. It's made in the USA.

 

[CPeter]

Around New Hampshire, Oneway is the popular lathe for the high end buyers. they are very nice, but out of my price range.

CPeter

 

[George Guadiane]

Around New Hampshire, Oneway is the popular lathe for the high end buyers. they are very nice, but out of my price range.

CPeter

Our club has a Oneway. I am going to have to turn on it next month for a demonstration...
After watching several other guys tank (and complain) with it, and listening to it's drum-like resonating, I have no love for it. I am a "Mustard Monster" owner myself, looked long and hard before I spent my money, and I COULD NOT BE HAPPIER! It does everything I ask it to, and I haven't even added ballast yet to keep it from "walking."

 

[rightuppercut]

I turn on a 3520 and love it. As for the color, I don't mind it at all. I think most everyone knows thats the only drawback with these machines, and they should never change it. It has become more of a statement or statice symbol. As soon as someone walks into my shop, they know from the color of my lathe, I have a well rounded turning program in place here. :cool2:

 

[Pat McCart]

Only thing better

The only lathe that I think you would prefer would be the next size up...