Thanks for all the input so far.
I got 3 inexpensive bowl gouges on Ebay. They all have about 35° bevels. I
guess my first step is the grind them to a lot less aggressive angle before
going at it again. I have seen recommendations all the way from 45 to 80°.
I will try about 70° for starters. I will also try to do the fingernail
grind that I see on youtube.
Metal turning has been my main use of a lathe for about 55 years. I
guess I am having trouble relating to wood- ie: holding the tools in my
hands.

Pete Stanaitis
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