How It "Awl" Started

[HandyDan]

Been spending time outside for the past few months but will migrate more into the shop soon. I have been working on this project off and on. I decided to make some scratch awls from scratch. I started with a 1/4"X4" bolt, a 3/8"X2 1/2" leveling bolt and a 3/8" cap nut.

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On the metal lathe I cut a long taper on the bolt, drilled and tapped the end of the leveler bolt to fit the 1/4"-20 bolt and turned the head round. I then drilled a 1/4" hole in the 3/8"-16 cap nut.

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I need to cut and drill the wood for the handle. I just used this piece of Oak for reference. I plan to polish and nickel plate all the parts too. The head will be recessed into the wood and will be used to hammer the awl if necessary.

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Of course why stop at one. I have parts for ten being prepared. I need more cap nuts and the nickel plating still needs done.

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[Nickp]

...that'all beat my awl...

Great idea...very creative...nice turning too...

[Gerald]

Mine did not look that good but I just ground down a old screw driver after melting the handle off. Turned a new handle and used gas fitting for flute. Put the blade in with epoxy and that was it . Sorry no pics on this one

[Nickp]

Mine did not look that good but I just ground down a old screw driver after melting the handle off. Turned a new handle and used gas fitting for flute. Put the blade in with epoxy and that was it . Sorry no pics on this one

Good idea on the gas fitting...thanks, Gerald...