Powermatic
Powermatic 3520C 20" x 35" Wood Lathe
$5999
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Powermatic 3520C 20" x 35" Wood Lathe vs JET JWL-1221VS 12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. JET JWL-1221VS 12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe is cheaper at $989.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
JET
JET JWL-1221VS 12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe
$989.99Cheaper
Which is better: the Powermatic 3520C 20" x 35" Wood Lathe or JET JWL-1221VS 12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe?
The JET JWL-1221VS 12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The JET JWL-1221VS 12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe is the cheaper at $989.99. The JET JWL-1221VS 12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Powermatic 3520C 20" x 35" Wood Lathe | JET JWL-1221VS 12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $5999 | $989.99 |
| Brand | Powermatic | JET |
| Released | — | — |
| Swing over bed (in) | 20 | 12.5 |
| Distance between centers (in) | 36 | 21 |
| Motor power hp | 2 | 1 |
| Speed range (rpm) | 15-3200 | 60-3600 |
| Variable speed | Yes | Yes |
| Spindle thread | 1-1/4 x 8 TPI | 1 x 8 TPI |
| Bed material | Cast iron | Cast iron |
| Tailstock taper | MT2 | MT2 |
| Weight (lb) | 726 | 121.25 |
Sources — Powermatic 3520C 20" x 35" Wood Lathe: powermatic.com (verified 2026-08-01). JET JWL-1221VS 12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe: jettools.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the Powermatic 3520C 20" x 35" Wood Lathe and JET JWL-1221VS 12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.
- Swing over bed (in): Powermatic 3520C 20" x 35" Wood Lathe 20 vs JET JWL-1221VS 12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe 12.5
- Distance between centers (in): Powermatic 3520C 20" x 35" Wood Lathe 36 vs JET JWL-1221VS 12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe 21
- Motor power hp: Powermatic 3520C 20" x 35" Wood Lathe 2 vs JET JWL-1221VS 12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe 1
- Speed range (rpm): Powermatic 3520C 20" x 35" Wood Lathe 15-3200 vs JET JWL-1221VS 12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe 60-3600
- Spindle thread: Powermatic 3520C 20" x 35" Wood Lathe 1-1/4 x 8 TPI vs JET JWL-1221VS 12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe 1 x 8 TPI
- Weight (lb): Powermatic 3520C 20" x 35" Wood Lathe 726 vs JET JWL-1221VS 12" x 21" Variable Speed Wood Lathe 121.25