craftsman827 Report post Posted August 9, 2017 (edited) I'm looking to purchase a new awl haft. I have an Osborne #143 & it is fine. Been using it for years. Recently I purchased Tandy's " pro awl", which broke in 1 month ! The whole metal part comes out when I tighten the blade. Just like some suggestions on which hafts you all use. I like trying new & better tools. What awls do you all use ? Edited August 9, 2017 by craftsman827 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garypl Report post Posted August 9, 2017 I hope you took it back for a refund or replacement. I have a wooden handle that I bought from Tandy years ago and it seems to be holding up well with no problems. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craftsman827 Report post Posted August 9, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, garypl said: I hope you took it back for a refund or replacement. I have a wooden handle that I bought from Tandy years ago and it seems to be holding up well with no problems. Gary, I had that one also from years ago, The metal part broke. The new one is made out of wood, the black one, and it stripped . I tried gorilla glue, & it seems to be holding. Tandy makes crap tools now ! Edited August 9, 2017 by craftsman827 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
battlemunky Report post Posted August 9, 2017 You could try a C.S. Osbourne or a Vergez Blanchard. I have the CSO and its working but there have been a few times I was afraid it was going to bend which is to say that it needs some work to get it smooth and passing through leather easily. I don't have a VB due to price. I haven't yet ascended high enough on the skill tree to justify the cost of VB stuff yet but I can only imagine they are the best. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garypl Report post Posted August 9, 2017 I think it makes sense to pay a little more up front and not have to replace tools after a short time. I have a lot of woodworking tools and I try to buy the best quality - imhave many power tools that I have been using for 40+ years, so the extra cost doesn't amount to much when you amortize it over the life of the product! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Miller Report post Posted August 9, 2017 I'm relatively new to all this, but I have been really happy with my Barry King medium awl handle (http://www.barrykingtools.com/handtools.htm). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fivewayswelshcobs Report post Posted August 10, 2017 I get my hafts made by a friend who turns wood that way they fit my hand as many comercial ones are bigger than I like, also they are much cheaper. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
