On Sat, 13 Oct 2012 23:34:07 -0500, Gramp's shop
wrote:

I know there are a few turners that hang out here from time to time.

I'm a new turner with a Rikon mini lathe and a pretty full set of HSS
tools. Took a bowl turning class a few weeks ago and had a chance to
try out a carbide tipped gouge. Sweet. I've had a few bad catches
using the bowl gouge -- a couple sent the blank flying across the shop.

So ... I'm thinking about adding a carbide gouge to my toolset. Do you
use them? If so, any thoughts about Easy, Hunter or others?

Larry

This is a knowledgeable group and you'll get good info here, but you
might also try:

rec.crafts.woodturning