Slow speeds can lead to tool bounce and out of round bowls.  You should go for higher speeds but not too fast.  When you turn the speed up you will notice a definite difference.

I wanted to get back to this, I haven't fooled around with my bowl for some time because some other things (life) interfered. I've given up on it for now. A few things are bothering me and a few things are getting frustrating. One of them was sharpening my bowl gouges. I had this down, and then muct have forgot how I did it. I picked up again (I use Doug Thompson's method) and got past that but even watching several of the videos tool presentation still puzzles. Rathe rthan be so frustrated I sell everything, I'm letting it sit for a while (TBD). When the frustrations outweigh the pleasure, it's time to stop. So....thanks to all for the encouragement and help, and it won't go to waste. It's just on hold.

I'll keep looking for instructional videos for you. PM me for specific questions and we'll see if we can shorten the time you have to wait.

Stuart Batty may give you more insight as most of his Vimeo videos are very short and to the point on Seven Fundamentals. Start with Importance of Sharpening:

 

https://vimeo.com/showcase/5600945

 

This is a link to all of the Batty Fundamentals videos:

 

https://vimeo.com/woodturning

 

His in other longer videos out there from clubs but these short videos cover lots of fundamental techniques which will give you lots of correction. Another thing is to find a turning buddy to mentor you. These can be found at woodturning clubs.Cincinnati is the closest I could find of the 6 or 7 clubs in Ohio. Probably a stretch to drive but we have a member who drives almost 3 hours to meetings.