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Capesams did you also put the angle on the front too. Not the relief angle on the front top to bottom but the angle side to side on the front picture. I found if you leave the tool flat on the top it will not finish as good. The half round was the tool I first started out with but switched to the type I am using now with no problems and I seem to be able to go faster. You will definitely get a smoother finish with a larger radius, but I think you can go faster with a sharper point. Trying to get best of both worlds. I don't know maybe I am just getting lucky. I am by no means an expert in wood turning. I just use what I know about metal and hope it apply's somewhat into wood too. You really do need to stone the tool to keep a sharp edge. I too move at a slow pace, especially after I launched that needle thing into my forehead. Gun shy now. You are right on about roughing stock round it will definitely help out in saving the tool edge life. Paul
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