On Sat, 26 Sep 2009 22:14:39 -0400, Gerald Miller
wrote:

On Sat, 26 Sep 2009 19:02:05 -0700, "Michael Koblic"
wrote:


"Gerald Miller" wrote in message
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SB9A is pretty much too small/light for carbide unless it is honed and
polished.

SB9A is a 9x19, yes?

9x depends upon bed length, my 3' bed gives about 19" between centres.
Gerry :-)}
London, Canada
See: http://www.lathes.co.uk/southbend9-inch/
I should have said 17"
Gerry :-)}
London, Canada