JT Turning Tools' Precision Vacuum Adapter for the Powermatic 3520A/B series of wood lathes installs directly into the outboard end of the lathe spindle bore.  This adapter is also used on other lathes with a nominal 5/8" spindle bore dimension.  In service for over four years, the Precision Vacuum Adapter has gained a reputation for high quality and flawless performance with many satisfied users across the country.  Now offered at a very competitive price, this adapter is the best available value on the market today.  Read about the construction of this adapter - here.

 Precision Vacuum Adapter installed-3520B, close-up end view

To use the adapter one simply inserts the adapter stem into the spindle bore on the outboard end, installs the appropriate vacuum chuck on the spindle nose, connects the vacuum source and you are ready to go. 

Precision Vacuum Adapter installed-3520B, front view

For specific details of initial configuration and installation of the Precision Vacuum Adapter, please refer to the Installing your new Precision Vacuum Adapter located on the Installation Instructions page.  To view a tutorial illustrating a typical shop-built vacuum system, refer to Assembling A Vacuum Chucking System.

NOTE: This adapter does not work with the original model PM3520 lathe.

Contact us for information about an adapter for the original PM3520 machine

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Price for the Precision Vacuum Adapter for the PM3520A/B lathe is $89.00.

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(domestic U.S. orders only - for International orders, contact us)

Precision Vacuum Hubs

You might also be interested in our companion product, the Precision Vacuum Hub.  This billet aluminum hub is machined to exacting tolerances from aircraft quality aluminum stock, using state of the art CNC machining equipment.  Engineered to give years of service, the Precision Vacuum Hub allows the turner to utilize inexpensive Schedule 40 PVC 2-inch pipe Couplings to create interchangeable vacuum cups of varying sizes. 

 

Precision Vacuum Hub for 1 1/4 x 8 spindle thread

 

Two views showing the Precision Vacuum Hub mounted on a Powermatic 3520B woodturning lathe

End view showing the face groove receiver for the 2" PVC couplings.  Note the O-ring at the bottom of the groove providing a positive vacuum seal.		Side view showing the exceptional machining quality on all surfaces.  Note the six set screws that retain the vacuum cups.