I currently have a 3/8 bowl gouge. I have been happy with the bowl gouge but recently have bumped up in lathe size and now I am turning larger pieces. I was at a friends turning, the other week, and he introduced me to his Ellsworth 1/2 bowl gouge and swore by it telling me that I HAD to get this gouge! This is the second time someone has put a larger bowl gouge in my hand and stated "this is the way to go!" So like the good turner that I am, I found myself at my local Woodcraft store holding tools in my hand. I was able to pull myself away. The weight of the 1/2 tool did feel good in my hand so I thought I better get some feedback before I do anything. When I was at my friends turning with the 1/2 gouge did feel good and did not bounce/move like the 3/8 gouge. But it also seems that 3/8 is the favorite gouge for many turners. So the question is do you have a 1/2,5/8,or 3/8 gouge and what is your favorite? What are your thoughts? Thanks in advance, VWNW