AWL

[Syd]

Hi

Im having trouble with my Awl when making holes for stitching,i dont seem to be able to get my Awl sharp enough,im using a smooth stone to sharpen it on,can anyone explain whats the best way to sharpen an Awl, the direction or angle i should be shapening it in etc etc.

Cheers

Syd

[RandyScott]

Try these links:

http://www.bowstock.co.uk/tutorials.html

http://www.classicbells.com/verlane/sewing...tching_awls.pdf

I found I needed a very good light source and a magnifying glass to see what I was doing to that tiny little blade.

Good luck!

Edited January 16, 2009 by RandyScott

[Rawhide]

Try these links:

http://www.bowstock.co.uk/tutorials.html

http://www.classicbells.com/verlane/sewing...tching_awls.pdf

I found I needed a very good light source and a magnifying glass to see what I was doing to that tiny little blade.

Good luck!

Randy,

The family of Verlane asked to remove all the tutorials down from that web page so I think it's no longer available.

However, to answer your question, when you sharpen an awl, you should lay one of the flat edges on the stone and use a push pull method to sharpen it. (imagine like you are stabbing the leather). Do that on all four sides. Then when stropping, pull the blade on the flat AWAY from the cutting edge only. this should help you some.

[Syd]

Thanks for all your replies and help.

After all your advice i had another go at sharpening my Awl,def progress in the sharpening of my Awl,im sure i will get better through time.

Thanks Again

Syd