Turning tools

Russ.. I've turned a few bowls and vases with just the carbide tools, mostly the Woodchuck, which is the same as your EZ tools..

On the bowls, I wasn't happy with the basic shapes.. maybe because I'm used to swinging the bowl gouge, I don't know..

I do know that on the Wodchuck tool website he states that his tools are not intended to replace bowl gouges and has links to suppliers..

I got very comfortable with the Bowlpro and thought it removed material fast, until i went over the hollowing with a sharp bowl gouge.. Shavings curling and flying! lol

OTOH, I've sold several pieces that I would never have attempted without carbide, particularly the Mega Elimanator.. Deep hallowing in cracked ironwood, light cuts on knots, etc...

I have to say that carbide has been very good for my business and makes my gouges last a lot longer, but doesn't replace them..