HoneycuttMachine Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CastleLeatherWorks Report post Posted September 5, 2019 that is some great looking work ! good job !! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
battlemunky Report post Posted September 5, 2019 Beautiful work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sturme Report post Posted September 6, 2019 I love that awl, beautiful work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AwlShucks Report post Posted September 6, 2019 Good looking finished awl. WTG! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoutmom103 Report post Posted September 6, 2019 Beautiful work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
