Woodturning: Walnut Awl

This week I make a simple awl using an old torx driver and a piece of walnut. It's a simple but useful tool. Thanks for watching!
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[@Thom4123]

Nothing better than a homemade tool. Looks great

[@donnymcarter]

Thanks Thom!

[@Patricksworkshop]

awlsome work Donny

[@donnymcarter]

Thanks Patrick!

[@GuysShop]

Nice Donny! It's also the first and only tool I made for my shop. Very handy little thing to have around.

[@donnymcarter]

Thanks Guy!

[@WoodByWright]

That plastic handle did not want to come off. You are really making me want to make a Lathe. Really Sweet project!

[@donnymcarter]

Thanks James! Lathes are cool! :)

[@WoodByWright]

I wish I was Cool!

[@donnymcarter]

+Wood By Wright lol! You're cool bro!

[@johnnyhugheswoodworking595]

Great video, y'all all need an awl

[@donnymcarter]

Ha! Thanks Johnny!

[@KagedCreations08XX]

Useful little tool there.

[@donnymcarter]

Thanks!

[@SteveCarmichael]

Nice Job Donny! I think it's a y'awl!

[@donnymcarter]

Lol, thanks Steve!

[@NickFerry]

Awl in awl a cool project Donny!

[@SeanRubino]

Donny has it Awl together.

[@donnymcarter]

Thanks Nick!

[@donnymcarter]

+Sean Rubino thanks Sean!

[@BruceChastain]

looks good Donny! I actually didn't know that had the name Awl either.

[@donnymcarter]

Ha, thanks for watching!

[@RealRuler2112]

Cool project and reuse of an old tool for something new. In fact, you may have inspired me to decide what my first project in my new forge is going to be. :)
Tips: If you pick up a set of cheap end wrenches & sharpen the short leg, you can easily make tenons of the size of the wrench. It'll get you very close on the size of the tenon.
I don't know what type of finish "Doctor's Woodshop Pens Plus" is, but if it's shellac, rub a little onto the ferrule & blade to prevent corrosion. You'll never know it's there otherwise. Some of the tools I've made 2-3 years ago, even those made out of plain carbon steel & stored in my basement shop year-round, are still shiny.

[@donnymcarter]

Thanks for the great info! Thanks for watching!

[@DreadKnotWoodshop]

This is a cool project Donny. I am going to be making a few of my own tools here soon, this has just been added to the list.

[@donnymcarter]

Cool, thanks for watching D!

[@tooljunkie555]

looks good donny!- and yea what nick ferry said...lol

[@donnymcarter]

Thanks for watching!

[@bobleeswoodshop7919]

Donny , I just finished my lathe tools. I am just going to have to use them now to make one of these now. ,!! Lol. Regards BobLee

[@donnymcarter]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@johnreed5015]

Very cool project. You had me laughing, why spend 7 dollars on something you can make yourself for 23 dollars. That was great. Keep up the great work. Take care.

[@donnymcarter]

Thanks John! :)

[@RockyPhillips]

AWL of yall should like this video..haha great video Donny

[@donnymcarter]

Lol, nice!

[@lylekobberstad8571]

It's awl in how you make it and y'awl know how to make it.

[@donnymcarter]

Lol! Thanks for watching!

[@2001DestructionofLies]

hey donnie liked your video alot, wanted to ask you a question about your grinder looked like a rikon was it the 1/2 horse or the 1 horse and how do you like it? would you refer it to me or stay away. again thanks for your vids

[@donnymcarter]

Yes, it's the Rikon 1/2 hp and I love it. It's very quiet, smooth, and heavy duty. Thanks for watching!

[@GregsGarage]

Why spend $5 when you can make it for $25!!! LOL. So true right?

[@donnymcarter]

Yes indeed! Thanks for watching!