Members aspanol Posted January 4, 2011 Members Report Posted January 4, 2011 Making a round awl into a diamond awl. Anyone tried before or know what to do! please let me know! Quote
Members particle Posted January 4, 2011 Members Report Posted January 4, 2011 I tried it twice - before I broke down and bought a proper diamond awl. My finding was that I made my awl WAY too sharp, and the point was much too long. It deflected as it was passing through the leather and was almost impossible to aim for and hit the exit point. Sure did glide through the leather though! Quote
Contributing Member Ferg Posted January 4, 2011 Contributing Member Report Posted January 4, 2011 I tried it twice - before I broke down and bought a proper diamond awl. My finding was that I made my awl WAY too sharp, and the point was much too long. It deflected as it was passing through the leather and was almost impossible to aim for and hit the exit point. Sure did glide through the leather though! I done this with fairly good results but I agree with particle, buy a professionally made awl and handle, they are many times worth the money. ferg Quote
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