Hi,
When I got my swiss lathe it came with a load of guide bushes(all of which are carbide). Now I have a job that I have to buy a bush for. My question is should I fork it up and pay S&M $400.00 for a carbide lined one or a steel one from hardinge that comes in at $115.00. It is a 1/2 bush so I will probably use it in the future, but I am not sure which way to go. let me know what you think?