"Darrell Feltmate" wrote: about that
super hard grip; Do not do that(clip)
^^^^^^^^^^^^^
That's easy for YOU to say, but remember--when someone is gripping the tools
(or the steering wheel of a car) with great force, it is because of
uncertainty and fear. Just telling them to lighten up is like telling a
trapeeze student not to be tense.

I have seen instructional videos in which the turner holds the gouge lightly
in two fingers, or even rests it against his waist, with no hands. To do
this, you MUST have the tool properly oriented, both with respect to the
wood and the tool rest. I recommend viewing several videos, and, if
possible, getting some instruction.

As soon as possible. Once you form a bunch of bad habits, it will be all
the harder to get it right. And by then you may also have back trouble. We
don't want anything to interfere with your blossoming woodturning career.