MooksWilson Report post Posted September 19, 2014 (edited) Looking to purchase a Vergez-Blanchard sewing awl and wanted to get your guys advice on the size. The one I had in mind is this one: http://www.fineleatherworking.com/blanchard-leather-sewing-awl. I am currently using .8 mm tiger thread, 6 to 7 SPI with John James 004 needles. Mostly stitching 3 to 4 oz veg tan and 5 to 6 oz pull up. What size awl would you guys recommend? Thanks! Kev Edited September 19, 2014 by MooksWilson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidL Report post Posted September 19, 2014 43mm is the one I would go with for 7 or lower. 56mm for me was too large, however the one I received was defective and uneven from the start (should of gotten a refund). 38mm was okay for 7 and 9 which is what I'm using. 38mm:7+ spi 43mm:5-7 spi 53mm 6 and lower spi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MooksWilson Report post Posted September 20, 2014 Thanks for the reply David. I went with the 43mm, hopefully it doesn't come defective. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
