I have always prefferred LG2 to Phos bronze because it is too hard for my liking.
Replacing the bushes more often is the lesser evil of doing a bushing and a main shaft less often.
Apart from that I have a good supply of 85-5-5-5 in a few sizes and it machines a lot better than any PB .
Thank you so much for all this valuable information - I don't know any other place I could possibly have found such expertise. I know you've saved me from making some very silly errors! I can now proceed with more confidence, and I hope more competence.
