Birdcage Awl - Grind a Better Awl Tip

I explain the bird cage awl and how to grind a better awl tip. A full video on making an awl can be found here: • Turn an AWL- A MUST Ha...
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[@jackmaravola2496]

This video is short and to the point. All and all a great video show Mike. Thanks for sharing. A nice small project all woodworkers can use....! May you and your loved ones have a great safe day...!
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[@PPMOCRG]

I made a nice round awl a while back and use it often. I need to make one of these now too. Thank you for sharing this.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Excellent, Janet. Thanks for commenting.

[@JimmiePorterAtStuartArts]

I'm gonna put flats on one of my awls. Hadn't thought of that. Nice idea!

[@blobgames]

Yay! I have an awl I made (probably from your tip a while back) but didn't make the faces for starting holes. That will be really handy!

[@MikeWaldt]

Very handy tips Mike, thanks.
Cheers
Mike

[@davidmorgan7522]

Hi Mike! Great tip! One of my awls I made from an allen wrench. Just sharpened each flat to the point and it works great!
Take care, Dave

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Sounds like that would work well. Allen wrenches are always a hard steel.

[@ChurchClown7]

"You awl have an awl." Classic Mike.
Great tip video.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Too funny. Yall have a nice day, hear?

[@garymccoy2888]

Thanks Mike.

[@hraun2berg]

A good tip, I will do that with my awl. Júlíus

[@gilgrace1915]

You could also make a protective cover for your awls from a pen blank or other similar scrap...might be fun to decorate the covers to match the awl handles. Just a thought. :)

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

That is a thought. Corks are so easy and effective : )