Tool of the Month April 2019

Welcome to April’s Tool of the Month, this month a brief look at Awls....

Awls from Axminster and Blue Spruce Toolworks

The Awl is a sharp pointed tool with either a round or square shaft. They are generally used for marking holes or scratching lines in timber.


I use mine to accurately mark out holes as the point leaves behind a fine indent which helps guide the drill bit at the start.


That’s all for April, look out for May’s post about scary sharpening in a couple of weeks!