Micro awl

[bigcreekdad]

Looking for one that will last/ Plenty of very inexpensive ones on Amazon, but I worry the tip won't stay sharp for long. Any suggestions?

[Gregory]

Maybe a place like this.

 

Weavers's Leather Supply

 

I don't see anything particularly expensive though.

 

Keeping it sharp may just be an issue of maintenance.

 

If you want to spend more, you could check out a surgical supply place.

 

What do you mean by ' Micro ' ?

 

A good micro awl could be a sewing machine needle fixed in a wood handle.  It would probably stay sharp for a long time, while being cheap and easy to replace.

 

 

[kurtvd19]

A needle in the wood dowel does work but in a pin vise feels a lot better in the hand.

Kurt

[Jim Lad]

My 'go to' awl is an Edwardian era ladies hat pin that I picked up in a junk shop years ago. Works a treat and the decorative bead end feels good in the hand. 🙂

 

John

 

John

[bigcreekdad]

Replies I didn't expect, but welcome. Jim Lad....might you have a pic?

[bruce d]

A tungsten dart works very well. 

If you plan on working with metal, it's worth considering having a dedicated scriber for metal and saving your awl for wood. 

[bigcreekdad]

Ended up inserting and gluing a large sewing needle into a wood dowel.  I think this will do the trick, and I had both laying around. We'll see how it works. Thanks to all.

[Gregory]

Do I get a solve for that? 😁

[bigcreekdad]

Ended up inserting and gluing a large sewing needle into a wood dowel.  I think this will do the trick, and I had both laying around. We'll see how it works. Thanks to all.

 

I hereby award Gregory a "Solve" pin.

[Jim Lad]

Looks like you've got your problem solved, but here's the image of my hat pin anyway! 🙂

 

John

 

[bigcreekdad]

Serious pin! Thanks