Awl you need to know // What to consider when buying a new awl + sharpening guide // Tool Time

In this series I will take you through ALL of my tools that I use in my leather work and let you know where to get your own, how to maintain them and the best techniques to get the most out of your tools.
In this episode we are looking at stitching awls, in particular the diamond stitching awl. I go over what to look for when purchasing a new awl and show you how to get your awl nice and sharp and ready for stitching.
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[@AlexanderMason1]

What you are calling a “ferrule” is actually a “collet” or “chuck”. a ferrule is a piece of metal that reinforces the connection between a tool and the handle all while preventing the wood from splitting.

[@JHLeather]

Please post awl your puns in the comments! 🤣 On a side note, I hope you enjoy the video and here is a link to my favourite awl: bit.ly/3T4naoT

[@timmy20135]

I think the title of this video is awlful!

[@bob_mosavo]

Awlrighty!

[@JHLeather]

An awful lot of effort went into that title 🤣

[@DS-um9hi]

Awlready people have beaten me to awlsorts of puns. When awl is said and done the only type of people who join in this game are ferrule animals 😉

[@JHLeather]

🤣🤣 hehe that's awfully true

[@CJ-dx5mc]

I've seen many videos where people talk about the tools they use. It's nice to see you bring attention to the effect of different sizes. Now to compile what size awl, needle, thread, and pricking iron I need for the look I'm going for.

[@madiberger1626]

I wish I had found your videos sooner in my start of leather craft work! So helpful

[@JHLeather]

Glad you find them helpful 😊

[@jr_1]

Helpful and answers the question I asked just the other day! Thank you Jo!

[@sipapito]

I just bought the B40and B50 thanks for your advice!

[@JHLeather]

Good choice!

[@sipapito]

@@JHLeather yeah the issue cost me an arm and a leg to ship to Germany . I forgot about Brit exit.

[@geoffreyboyling615]

By chance, soon after I started doing leatherwork I met a retired traditional cobbler and asked him just how sharp does an awl have to be? He replied - Aahhhh; so it goes about halfway through your finger before you notice.

[@JHLeather]

Hahaha 😂 that's good advice 👍

[@ceilingunlimited5073]

I use awls from Goods Japan. They’re extremely sharp right out of the bag,they come in different sizes they’re easy to keep nice and sharp,and they’re inexpensive to! They work great for 0.6mm and 0.8mm size thread which are the sizes I generally use. They also have sizes that will work really well for 0.1mm thread and 1.2mm thread.

[@DS-um9hi]

Out of curiosity which awls from GJ are you referring too? Thanks in advance.

[@ceilingunlimited5073]

@@DS-um9hi They’re listed on their website

[@DS-um9hi]

@@ceilingunlimited5073 sorry I meant which specific awl, craft sha, oka etc.

[@ceilingunlimited5073]

@@DS-um9hi I use the diamond awls

[@rrr40]

very helpful , awesome tips once again thank you once again

[@JHLeather]

Thank you 🙂

[@tamercevik]

very informative video. We thank you. Greetings from Turkey

[@JHLeather]

Thank you 🙂

[@notafan1275]

Yes, this video was extremely helpful, because the idea of grinding down an awl blade to make it smaller simply didn't occur to me. Even though I did shape the handle to a size comfortable for me... Thank you very much!

[@JHLeather]

Glad you found it helpful 👍

[@Tammy-un3ql]

Thank you Jo!

[@JHLeather]

No problem 👍

[@benrogers7071]

Hi! LOVE your channel! Thanks so much for making such great videos. Quick question. I am going to made a few women's belts with 8-9oz leather. Would you recommend .6mm or .8mm thread? Those are the thicknesses that I have immediately available. Also, do you think that 4mm pricking irons are good or do I need something like 3mm? Thanks so much!!!

[@JHLeather]

Heya Ben, good to hear you are enjoying the videos 😊 I would use th 0.6mm with the 4mm irons 👍

[@benrogers7071]

@@JHLeather You are, in fact, the best! Thank you so much! :-)

[@V3leathercraft]

I bought diamond Awl 3mm... I always use 8SPI Kevin LEE European... Ur suggestion please

[@conchitaalfeiran5793]

Trying to buy one from Atelier but I do not understand what the sizes mean- I am going to use 0.55 thread, help please

[@JHLeather]

The BS-40 option is the one I use 👍

[@juliangonzales2916]

👍👍👍Saludos

[@JHLeather]

Thank you 🙂

[@hjertrudfiddlecock4394]

what's wrong with my sharpened nail?

[@JHLeather]

🤣🤣

[@ayaehab2304]

🥰💐