I was turning a shallow concavity in the outside edge of an ~8" diameter maple bowl when I got a catch that took a small hunk out of the bowl ... but broke the end off my 1/2" HSS gouge.
First time in a while that I've gotten a catch. First time ever for breaking the tool (and pulling it out of my hands, too).
I wasn't wearing my face shield.
Just some food for thought.
Bill