hickok55 Report post Posted January 26, 2022 What length Awl is ideal for making chaps? Any information welcome, Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tugadude Report post Posted January 26, 2022 I don't think the length of the awl is the important thing. The width, shape, sharpness and polish is what you are looking for. The width needs to match up with your thread. Holes too big result in them being too visible after stitching. Holes too small make it difficult to saddle stitch, because the threads will bind. Use an awl long enough to penetrate the leather you are working with. 3/4" to 1" would be more than sufficient for chaps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted January 26, 2022 7 minutes ago, hickok55 said: What length Awl is ideal for making chaps? Any information welcome, Thanks. You can use any length you want i dont think length matters as much as width. you need to match you hole size to your thread size. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
