Powermatic
Powermatic 3520C 20" x 35" Wood Lathe
$5999
Best Wood Lathes · head-to-head
Powermatic 3520C 20" x 35" Wood Lathe vs Laguna Revo 18|36 Lathe (220V)
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Laguna Revo 18|36 Lathe (220V) is cheaper at $2999. Every spec and price links to its source.
Laguna Tools
Laguna Revo 18|36 Lathe (220V)
$2999Cheaper
Released 2017
Which is better: the Powermatic 3520C 20" x 35" Wood Lathe or Laguna Revo 18|36 Lathe (220V)?
The Laguna Revo 18|36 Lathe (220V) wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Laguna Revo 18|36 Lathe (220V) is the cheaper at $2999. The Laguna Revo 18|36 Lathe (220V) 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 | Laguna Revo 18|36 Lathe (220V) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $5999 | $2999 |
| Brand | Powermatic | Laguna Tools |
| Released | — | 2017 |
| Swing over bed (in) | 20 | 18 |
| Distance between centers (in) | 36 | 36 |
| Motor power hp | 2 | 2 |
| Speed range (rpm) | 15-3200 | 50-1300 / 135-3500 |
| Variable speed | Yes | Yes |
| Spindle thread | 1-1/4 x 8 TPI | 1-1/4 x 8 TPI RH |
| Bed material | Cast iron | Steel (ASTM A36) |
| Tailstock taper | MT2 | MT2 |
| Weight (lb) | 726 | 570 |
Sources — Powermatic 3520C 20" x 35" Wood Lathe: powermatic.com (verified 2026-08-01). Laguna Revo 18|36 Lathe (220V): lagunatools.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the Powermatic 3520C 20" x 35" Wood Lathe and Laguna Revo 18|36 Lathe (220V)?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.
- Swing over bed (in): Powermatic 3520C 20" x 35" Wood Lathe 20 vs Laguna Revo 18|36 Lathe (220V) 18
- Speed range (rpm): Powermatic 3520C 20" x 35" Wood Lathe 15-3200 vs Laguna Revo 18|36 Lathe (220V) 50-1300 / 135-3500
- Spindle thread: Powermatic 3520C 20" x 35" Wood Lathe 1-1/4 x 8 TPI vs Laguna Revo 18|36 Lathe (220V) 1-1/4 x 8 TPI RH
- Bed material: Powermatic 3520C 20" x 35" Wood Lathe Cast iron vs Laguna Revo 18|36 Lathe (220V) Steel (ASTM A36)
- Weight (lb): Powermatic 3520C 20" x 35" Wood Lathe 726 vs Laguna Revo 18|36 Lathe (220V) 570