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JWL-1640EVS vs 3520C

JET JWL-1640EVS vs Powermatic 3520C. Of the 6 figures both makers publish, 5 differ: horsepower, voltage, swing and distance between centers and 1 more. Both are lathes with a similar swing: swing 16.5 in. (419 mm) on the JWL-1640EVS, 20 in. on the 3520C, in their makers' figures.

The makers' figures side by side

The makers' figures side by side
SpecificationJET JWL-1640EVSPowermatic 3520C
Motortotally enclosed fan cooled, induction—
Horsepower1.5HP (1.1 kW)2
Current (amps)—10 A, 1Ph (VFD input)
Voltagesingle phase, 115V only220V Single Phase
Speedvariable within 40-1200 (low) and 100-3200 (high)—
Variable speedelectronic variable speed, inverter control—
Swing16.5 in. (419 mm)20 in.
Distance between centers39 in. (990 mm) with single bearing center36 in.
Noise level78 dB at 20 inches from motor78 dB at 20 inches (508mm) from motor
Dimensions73 x 52-1/2 x 20 in. (1854 x 1334 x 508 mm)—
Weight377 lbs726 lb. (330 kg)
Cord length6 ft. (183cm)—
Warranty—5 Year

Each figure is the maker's own, as cited row by row on the JWL-1640EVS and 3520C pages and listed in the sources below. 7 cells show a dash: the maker pages we cite do not state that figure.

Where to buy

JET JWL-1640EVS

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Powermatic 3520C

Where the JWL-1640EVS and 3520C figures differ

  • Horsepower: JWL-1640EVS: 1.5HP (1.1 kW). 3520C: 2.
  • Voltage: JWL-1640EVS: single phase, 115V only. 3520C: 220V Single Phase.
  • Swing: JWL-1640EVS: 16.5 in. (419 mm). 3520C: 20 in.
  • Distance between centers: JWL-1640EVS: 39 in. (990 mm) with single bearing center. 3520C: 36 in.
  • Weight: JWL-1640EVS: 377 lbs. 3520C: 726 lb. (330 kg).

Figures cited for one of the two: only JET's cited pages give motor, speed, variable speed, dimensions and cord length; only Powermatic's cited pages give current and warranty. Ask the other maker before treating the JWL-1640EVS and 3520C as equal on those points.

The JWL-1640EVS and the 3520C in full

JET JWL-1640EVS

JET · lathe · swing 16.5 in. (419 mm) · horsepower 1.5HP (1.1 kW)

Powermatic 3520C

Powermatic · lathe · swing 20 in. · distance between centers 36 in. · horsepower 2

Every tool we list from JET and Powermatic.

Sources

  1. 16"x40" EVS Lathe, 1.5HP, 115V (JWL-1640EVS) | JET Tools — JET
  2. Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 16"x 40" Woodturning Lathe Model JWL-1640EVS (M-719500, Edition 6 10/2025) — JET (2025)
  3. 20x35in Lathe 2HP 220V 1Ph 3520C | Powermatic — Powermatic
  4. Powermatic 3520C owner's manual — Powermatic