Two boxwood handled Bradawls Cat. No. 180

Two boxwood handled Bradawls Cat. No. 180, and one ? awl blade

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Two boxwood handled Bradawls Cat. No. 180, and one ? awl blade

A bradawl is a small hand tool used in woodworking. It is used to create small pilot holes in wood and other surfaces. Pilot holes make it easier to drive screws and hammer nails, improving accuracy and reducing the chance of splintering the wood. Also known as 'carpenter's awls', bradawls resemble a small screwdriver but feature a smooth tubular blade with a round pointed end.

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Category:
Hand and Machine Tools
Object Number:
1926-382
type:
awl
credit:
Charles Nurse & Co. Ltd.