Members Abdo Posted March 23, 2020 Members Report Posted March 23, 2020 (edited) Hey guys, I’d like to get a stitch awl and was wondering, what size blade should I get? I’m considering a palosanto scratch awl to go with my Sinabrocks pricking irons. Sinabrocks have 2.2 mm teeth so I thought it would be best to get the scratch awl with a 2.2 mm wide blade. I wonder if I should get a smaller size awl? I’m worried that if I don’t drive the awl in perfectly straight everytimr, that I might make the stitch holes bigger? Any advice would be much appreciated. Thank you!! Edited March 23, 2020 by Abdo Typo Quote
Members Tugadude Posted March 23, 2020 Members Report Posted March 23, 2020 The thread topic says scratch awl, just so you know. If your awl matches the width of the pricking iron, then that is the biggest hole you'll get. If it is wider, then you need to make sure you don't open the hole too much and consistency is important. But remember awls should not be sharp the whole blade length. The tip should be very sharp but then the blade is more polished, not razor sharp. This is so the awl expands the hole, stretches it really. After stitching it will close up somewhat, returning to the original size or close to it. Tapping the stitches with a smooth hammer also helps. I suggest you read Nigel Armitages essay in this thread for more info. Quote
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