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Powermatic 3520C bed extension turns the Powermatic 3520C lathe into a longer, more versatile machine by extending the bed length by 20 inches, so larger spindle or between-centers projects fit on the same lathe without changing setups. The cast iron construction increases functionality of the Powermatic 3520C lathe by adding mass and rigidity, which helps the lathe run steadily during demanding turning operations. When this extension is mounted level with the lathe bed, the lathe gains a full 20 inches of usable bed, giving turners more room to position the tailstock and tool rest for long workpieces. The same extension can be mounted in a lower position for outboard turning, allowing the headstock side to handle work that overhangs the original bed area while still supported by factory-designed ways.
This cast iron extension is designed to be mounted to the Powermatic 3520C lathe bed, so the interface aligns with the factory bed ways and maintains a consistent turning surface. When mounted level with the lathe bed, it effectively extends bed length by 20 inches, giving tailstock and tool rest travel that feels like a single, continuous bed in day-to-day use. When the same extension is mounted in lower position for outboard turning, the working height changes while the ways still guide support hardware, which gives turners flexibility to reposition the headstock-side work area. In that lower arrangement, the provided extension post raises the tool rest to the centerline, keeping tool presentation at the spindle axis even though the bed surface is lower.
This Powermatic 3520C bed extension is intended for the Powermatic 3520C lathe, so its mounting and ways match that specific bed design and geometry. When mounted level with the lathe bed, it extends bed length by 20 inches, which directly enlarges the working envelope for spindle and between-centers turning jobs on that machine. This extended capacity keeps the Powermatic 3520C lathe productive on longer chair parts, table legs, or architectural elements that need more room between the headstock and tailstock. Because the extension increases functionality of the Powermatic 3520C lathe, a single machine can handle a broader range of job sizes instead of limiting work to the original factory bed length. The ability to mount the extension in a low position for outboard turning also places it near the headstock area, so larger-diameter or offset work can still ride on machined ways that track with the rest of the lathe.
The cast iron construction offers solid durability, and that mass helps the Powermatic 3520C bed extension resist flex as tool pressure moves along the added 20 inches, supporting smoother cuts and more predictable surface quality. When the extension is mounted level with the lathe bed, the continuity of the turning surface helps tailstock alignment stay consistent as it travels from the original bed onto the extension, which matters for maintaining center alignment on long workpieces. In the lower position for outboard turning, the provided extension post raises the tool rest to the centerline, so turners retain a comfortable cutting stance and consistent bevel contact even though the work area is shifted. By increasing functionality of the Powermatic 3520C lathe in both straight-through and outboard setups, this extension supports repeatable setups, fewer compromises on workpiece size, and a familiar feel across the full bed length.
The Powermatic 3520C bed extension is designed for the Powermatic 3520C lathe, so its mounting and ways match that specific machine for aligned turning support.
The Powermatic 3520C bed extension extends bed length by 20 inches, giving more distance between centers for longer spindle or between-centers turning projects.
The Powermatic 3520C bed extension can be mounted level with the lathe bed, creating a continuous turning surface across the original bed and extension.
The Powermatic 3520C bed extension can be mounted in lower position for outboard turning, so work can be positioned off the original bed height while still guided by machined ways.
The Powermatic 3520C bed extension uses a provided extension post that raises the tool rest to the centerline, keeping tool support aligned with the spindle axis.
The Powermatic 3520C bed extension has cast iron construction, adding solid durability and mass that support stable turning along the added bed length.
The Powermatic 3520C bed extension extends bed length by 20 inches, so one Powermatic 3520C lathe can handle longer or more varied projects without changing machines. Cast iron construction offers solid durability, giving the extended bed a sturdy feel under load. The ability to mount the extension level with the lathe bed provides straight-through capacity, while the option to mount in lower position for outboard turning adds flexibility near the headstock. With the provided extension post raising the tool rest to the centerline in that lower setup, the turning position stays consistent across configurations. For shops that rely on the Powermatic 3520C lathe, this extension increases functionality of the Powermatic 3520C lathe in a compact footprint.