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The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scratch_awl '''Awl'''] is a small hand-held tool with a sharpened point. A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bradawl '''Bradawl'''] is similar but is flattened at its tip to produce a sharp '''''chisel edge'''''. | The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scratch_awl '''Awl'''] is a small hand-held tool with a sharpened point. A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bradawl '''Bradawl'''] is similar but is flattened at its tip to produce a sharp '''''chisel edge'''''. | ||
=====Features and Uses===== | =====Features and Uses===== | ||
A woodworker might use an '''Awl''' to scratch lines along the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_grain '''Grain'''] of timber in much the same way as a metalworker would use a '''[[Pens, Pencils and Scribers|Scriber]]''' - ''(a '''[[Marking Knife]]''' would be used across the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_grain '''Grain'''])''. They are used also to pierce holes in materials such as leather or canvas when stitching for example. | A woodworker might use an '''Awl''' to scratch lines along the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_grain '''Grain'''] of timber in much the same way as a metalworker would use a '''[[Pens, Pencils and Scribers|Scriber]]''' - ''(a '''[[Marking Knife]]''' would be used across the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_grain '''Grain'''])''. They are used also to pierce holes in materials such as leather or canvas when stitching for example. | ||
When using a '''Bradawl''' the cutting edge is first placed across the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_grain '''Grain'''] of timber to cut the fibres and rotated backwards and forwards to produce small holes suitable for nails or to start screws. | When using a '''Bradawl''' the cutting edge is first placed across the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_grain '''Grain'''] of timber to cut the fibres and rotated backwards and forwards to produce small holes suitable for nails or to start screws. | ||
{{Awl and Bradawl Buyers Guide}} | {{Awl and Bradawl Buyers Guide}} | ||
[[Category:Drilling and Boring]] | [[Category:Drilling and Boring]] | ||
Revision as of 19:08, 20 August 2016
Description
The Awl is a small hand-held tool with a sharpened point. A Bradawl is similar but is flattened at its tip to produce a sharp chisel edge.
Features and Uses
A woodworker might use an Awl to scratch lines along the Grain of timber in much the same way as a metalworker would use a Scriber - (a Marking Knife would be used across the Grain). They are used also to pierce holes in materials such as leather or canvas when stitching for example.
When using a Bradawl the cutting edge is first placed across the Grain of timber to cut the fibres and rotated backwards and forwards to produce small holes suitable for nails or to start screws.
 
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