Members DaveP Posted March 7, 2023 Members Report Posted March 7, 2023 Almost finished with my new purple heart awl. A gifted block of purple heart was given to me for no reason. I was going to make knife scales from it. But I had already made one from another piece. So, while saddle stitching, I decided I wanted a new awl. Some can be very expensive. Okay...make your own. Here it is. Only thing left it to sharpen and polish the awl blade. Made the collar? tip from 303 stainless steel on my mini lathe. The rest was shaped with files and belt sander. Kept sanding until it felt really good in my hand. What do you think? Quote
Members Hags Posted March 7, 2023 Members Report Posted March 7, 2023 Very nice. I like the shape of that. Looks comfortable. Quote Not so retired RN. Living on the Washington Peninsula.
PastorBob Posted March 7, 2023 Report Posted March 7, 2023 very nice. Love that wood. Beautiful. Quote In God's Grace, Pastor Bob "While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." - Romans 5:8 www.PastorBobLeather.com YouTube Channel
CFM chuck123wapati Posted March 8, 2023 CFM Report Posted March 8, 2023 beautiful work, love homemade tools Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members TomE Posted March 8, 2023 Members Report Posted March 8, 2023 Sweet! Will be fun to use that awl. Quote
Members DaveP Posted March 8, 2023 Author Members Report Posted March 8, 2023 (edited) Thanks everyone! Sharpened and polished with a punch out piece of leather to protect work piece. Edited March 8, 2023 by DaveP Quote
PastorBob Posted March 8, 2023 Report Posted March 8, 2023 Great craftsmanship. Stunning! Quote In God's Grace, Pastor Bob "While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." - Romans 5:8 www.PastorBobLeather.com YouTube Channel
Members DwightT Posted March 8, 2023 Members Report Posted March 8, 2023 Absolutely beautiful. Have you put it to use yet? /dwight Quote
Members Earlg Posted March 8, 2023 Members Report Posted March 8, 2023 WoW that's beautiful work...and to think I can't seem to sharpen an awl, let alone even think about making a haft. Quote
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