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General Tools Scratch Awl Tool with Hardwood Handle - Scribe, Layout Work, & Piercing Wood - Alloy Steel Blade

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Features

  • WOODEN HANDLE AWL: Our craft piercing tool is rust-resistant and can be used for punching, screwing holes, scribing, and perforating wood. It features a sharp point and a contoured and fluted wooden handle used by carpenters and other artisans.
  • CRAFT AWL: This handy needle tool can help you create your next woodworking masterpiece. Drag the tip of the awl along the grain of the wood, creating a shallow groove, reducing the chances of the hand saw or chisel from wandering across the board. Contoured and fluted hardwood handle
  • AWL PUNCH: The hand-held tool features a steel blade through the grip and is fastened to a plated steel ferrule and cap. Awls with rounded points can mark the location of holes that will later be made more prominent with a hole punch.
  • MARKING AWL: It only takes a few seconds to use an awl scratch to make a starting point for a drill bit, which is much less time than it would take to sand out any damage. Our pocket awl can withstand heavy pressure and challenging workloads.
  • GENERAL TOOLS: We're a recognized leader in designing and developing specialized precision tools dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service. We encourage artisans and DIYers to work smarter, measure better, and repair more productively.

Description

Our General Tools Scratch Awl Tool with Hardwood Handle is ideal for piercing soft materials, starting screw holes, scribing, and layout work. The ball handle awl establishes a starting point which reduces the chances of tools wandering. If you don't create a starting point for your instruments, they can wander across the surface of the wood, causing major damage. To scribe lines on your project, first, use a pencil to mark the location of where you're going to create the hole. Place a straightedge across the marks to create a groove and use your hand saw or chisel to cut. To make your holes, simply mark the location and push the puncher into the wood. Next, you'll want to position the bit into the hole and drill. The woodworking awl has an overall length of 6.5" with a 3.5" blade, making it easy to create a sharp point for jobs that require heavy marking. We're proud to provide merchants, artisans, and DIYers worldwide with a broad range of affordable, specific-purpose mechanical hand tools and precision measuring and inspection gear. From the Manufacturer This hardwood handle scratch awl fluted handle is contoured for comfortable grip. The alloy steel blade runs through the handle and is securely fastened to both the plated steel ferrule and the cap. The overall length is 6-1/2" with a 3-1/2" blade.

Material: Wood


Brand: General Tools


Color: Steel


Product Dimensions: 8.75"L x 3.75"W x 3.25"H


Item Weight: 0.16 Pounds


Manufacturer: General Tools


Global Trade Identification Number: 77


UPC:


Material: ‎Wood


Brand: ‎General Tools


Color: ‎Steel


Product Dimensions: ‎8.75"L x 3.75"W x 3.25"H


Item Weight: ‎0.16 Pounds


Manufacturer: ‎General Tools


Global Trade Identification Number: ‎77


UPC: ‎038728240477


Part Number: ‎818


Item Weight: ‎2.56 ounces


Country of Origin: ‎China


Item model number: ‎818


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: ‎No


Power Source: ‎Hand Powered


Item Package Quantity: ‎1


Blade Length: ‎6 Inches


Included Components: ‎General Tools 818 Hardwood Handle Scratch Awl


Batteries Included?: ‎No


Batteries Required?: ‎No


Warranty Description: ‎Manufacturer


Date First Available: June 29, 2017


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If you place your order now, the estimated arrival date for this product is: Monday, Sep 8

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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Very solid!
Item Package Quantity: 1 Color: Steel
I use this to punch holes through several sheets of paper when I’m making handmade booklets. It works really well and is very easy! Actually less effort than using a hole punch.
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2024 by Campfire30

  • A Tool For Many Uses
Item Package Quantity: 1 Color: Steel
I use awls most for making a hole to install anchors and screws in drywall and to make starter holes for all wood screws. I have had a similar awl for twenty years. It finally broke - the rod came through the handle. It is still usable, but I decided it was time for a new one. I got one that looked very sturdy and was all metal, but to my surprise the tip broke after a few uses. The steel was not strong. This one is very similar to the one that I mentioned earlier, and it is working very well so far. In my opinion, this is such a simple device that its main value is durability. Whether it will last for decades, I don't know. If it breaks soon, I will amend my review and go to fewer stars, but until then I give it 5 stars. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2022 by Dr. X

  • Great tool
Item Package Quantity: 1 Color: Steel
I really want to give 5 stars since this is a great tool. However, the 1 star is missing due to these 2 things. The stain on the wood handle seems unfinished or something got on it that removed some. It also has an extremely oily substance all over the wood handle. I've tried just wiping it off, but some remains and is annoying when trying to grip it. Other than that, I still highly recommend it as a very useful and sturdy tool. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2024 by Amazon Customer

  • 🤔
Item Package Quantity: 1 Color: Steel
Well made should last a long time
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2024 by david mork

  • Very nice Awl
Item Package Quantity: 1 Color: Steel
Nice tool that fits easily in your hand. It's become part of my everyday tool belt kit
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2024 by Peter Blok

  • A great awl!
Item Package Quantity: 1 Color: Steel
This is a very nicely built awl at a very fair price. It's a winner!
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2024 by zman931

  • Good quality
Item Package Quantity: 1 Color: Steel
very useful tool. recommend.
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2024 by M. Bar

  • FINALLY, A GOOD AWL!
Item Package Quantity: 1 Color: Steel
Tried three different leather sewing kits and each contained a toothpick they called an awl. THIS is the product I wish I bought in the first place. Quality tool. Highly recommend.
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2024 by Robbo

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