An edge is an edge. Bowl gouges work best in items deep relative to their
diameter, and where they must reach out some distance over the toolrest.
Outsides of bowls don't require one at all.

Fix the lathe and turn with what you have.

"Bmo" wrote in message
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I will try to fix the old lathe definitely. Am I asking for trouble
trying to hollow out my bowls with spindle gouges? Should I gring a
steeper bevel angle into one of my scrapers for this purpose or do I
have to buy a bowl gouge?