I am in the market to upgrade my jet mini and on doing some research I really like the pm3520.
I know of a used one for sale can anyone tell me the difference between the 3520a and 3520 b?
I am in the market to upgrade my jet mini and on doing some research I really like the pm3520.
I know of a used one for sale can anyone tell me the difference between the 3520a and 3520 b?
Mike Vickery
The differences are primarily cosmetic. But, most of these differences are nice improvements in design. For instance, the 3520b has an ofset tool rest that is very handy when you are turning larger bowls. With the "b" model running about $2.5K a deal on the "a" could be had but, unless it was at least $500, I would go with a new "b". PS: I own the "a" and it's been a pure pleasure to use.
Hi Mike,
Check your pm's
I think another difference is that the b has the digital read out on the front of the machine.
Be Blessed
George
George for some reason never got your pm. You can email me atOriginally Posted by George Conklin
vickerms @ gmail.com
Mike Vickery
A very nice review with pictures is at AAW.
http://www.woodturner.org/vbforum/sh...highlight=3520
Randy
Much Work Remains To Be Done Before We Can Announce Our Total Failure to Make Any Progress
I'm curious, I was told that the 'A' allowed a bed extension and that the 'B' doesn't.
Can someone confirm that?
Of course, it only matters if you want to turn things ten feet long
Dave Fried
Speak softly and carry a large bonker.
The manual for the model A shows a bed extention and the pictures I have seen show tapped holes for the extention.
Randy
Much Work Remains To Be Done Before We Can Announce Our Total Failure to Make Any Progress
The "A" is drilled and tapped for a bed extension on the bed only. The "B" is drilled and tapped for an extension on both the bed and legs. My "A" model was made near the changeover and has the "B" model legs. There is an 18" extension available which includes a tool rest extension to allow up to (I think) 38" bowls.
Last edited by Dave Wimmer; 06-02-2006 at 8:17 AM.
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