Members HoneycuttMachine Posted September 5, 2019 Members Report Posted September 5, 2019 A Leather/scratch awl I made from a piece of persimmon wood that was trimmed from a neighbors tree. A 1/2" piece of copper pipe and a copper rivet rove. The awl itself is a spoke from a 1955 Harley Davidson motorcycle wheel. I used a wood rasp, files and sandpaper to shape the tool. The finish is wiping oil and paraffin. The natural defect in the wood was accentuated and used as an index for consistency when working leather. Once annealed and shaped and sharpened I re-heat treated and tempered it. It is very sharp, very smooth and goes through the thickest leather with ease. Hope you all approve! Jerry (Newbie Leatherworker) Quote
Members CastleLeatherWorks Posted September 5, 2019 Members Report Posted September 5, 2019 that is some great looking work ! good job !! Quote
Members battlemunky Posted September 5, 2019 Members Report Posted September 5, 2019 Beautiful work! Quote
Members Sturme Posted September 6, 2019 Members Report Posted September 6, 2019 I love that awl, beautiful work. Quote
Members AwlShucks Posted September 6, 2019 Members Report Posted September 6, 2019 Good looking finished awl. WTG! Quote
Members Scoutmom103 Posted September 6, 2019 Members Report Posted September 6, 2019 Beautiful work. Quote
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