Powermatic Short Bed Lathe PM2020

The features you love on the 3520B lathe are now available in a smaller footprint. The PM2020 lathe is perfect for turners short on space, or projects where a short bed is convenient. Like its big brother, the PM2020 features a sliding headstock, electronic variable speed with low and high speed ranges, and the spindle lock. The enhanced features include a digital RPM readout, built in spindle indexing on the head stock, and a re-designed tailstock with internal storage, chrome trimmed handwheels, and a laser etched quill which is self-ejecting. Additional features include a two position mount for the optional bed extension, a sliding hammer knockout rod with brass tip, an attached tool caddy and a metal shelf for tool storage.

Features:

• Sliding headstock with electronic variable speed and digital RPM readout for accurate speed adjustments
• Spindle lock and built in spindle indexing on the headstock for drilling hole patterns, routing flutes, and other equally spaced features
• Redesigned tool rest geometry allows for better chisel movement along the tool rest
• Laser etched quill is self-ejecting.Brass tipped knockout bar concentrates the action in the sliding handle; the brass tip will not damage drive centers
• Attached tool caddy allows convenient access to centers, wrenches, etc.Tailstock has internal storage for additional accessories
• Chrome trimmed handwheels are ergonomic for a comfortable feel
• Standard equipment:
  • 2HP TEFC Motor
  • Safety shield
  • 3" face plate and face plate wrench
  • 14" tool rest
  • Multiple ball-bearing live center
  • Brass tipped knockout rod

Specifications:

• Swing over bed: 20"
• Swing over tool rest base: 17"
• Distance between centers: 20"
• Headstock movement: Full length of bed
• Spindle bore: 5/8"
• Tailstock bore: 3/8"
• Spindle taper: MT-2
• Quill taper: MT-2
• Ram travel quill travel: 4-1/2"
• Spindle threads: 1-1/4" x 8 TPI
• Outboard external threads (In. x TPI): 1-3/16-18 UNC
• Spindle speeds: High 125-3200; Low 50-1200
• Speed range: 50-3200
• Number of indexing positions: 48
• Centerline of spindle to floor: 44" (adjustable)
• Bed construction: Cast iron
• Motor power (HP): 2
• Motor phase: 3
• Motor voltage (V.): 230 only
• Prewired voltage (V.): 230 only
• Wiring remarks: VFD will accept 1 or 3 phase power
• Motor current (Amps): 6.2
• Recommended circuit size (Amps.): 20