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Dritz 624 Awl with Small Handle

Dritz 624 Awl with Small Handle

Dritz 624 Awl with Small Handle
$ 7.99

Score By Feature

Based on 387 ratings
Value for money
9.05
Customer service
9.11
Satisfaction
9.07
Packaging
9.26

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Product Description

When making dolls, picking out collar tips, or piercing a hole in fabric or leather.
Useful even for fine fingerwork and other tasks that are difficult to perform with
A fabric piercing awl that can be used for a wide variety of craft applications great for working with leather as well as

Questions & Answers

Can you tell me how long the awl is? This product's description says it has a It looks like the package is 8 inches wide, but I think that may be the case. ?

With its handle, the awl measures a total of 4 inches long. It is 5 inches long. 1. The metal shaft and point of the awl are both The length of the tube measures 1 inch. 0 is the length of the tapered point. It is 3 inches long.

What is the best way to bind a book with this?

The answer to that question depends on what you plan on doing with the tool. Unless you are piercing more than 25 pages of a heavy paper stock, I do not think you could use it to bind a heavy leather cover or pierce a lot of heavy leather covers. As you can see, it's geared toward fabric crafts rather than heavy duty use.

In other words, how big of a hole can this awl make (aka stretch the threads apart)?

That's why I bought the wooden handle version, which is not available at the moment. In fact, it's not actually making any holes of a particular size, but rather stretching How resilient the material is will have an influence on how big you are left with, depending on what you intend to use it for. If you cover the hole with something like leather, the hole will somewhat close. Cloth which is loosely woven will retain the largest diameter more than material which is tightly woven. The awl is typically pictured next to a ruler, but if you look at reviews with pictures, you can see the awl next to both. It is apparent, if you look closely, that the biggest diameter measures about 1/4 inch, and maybe a bit smaller like perhaps Usually you can make a slightly larger hole by pulling the material to the side of the awl while twisting the awl, making it less likely to shrink back after removal of The above estimate of a quarter inch would probably be okay. Nevertheless, what you use it for is important, as is the material.

With a plastic needle threaded with yarn and a plastic darning needle, I want to punch small holes in felt for a 6 year old to make crafts. Do you think this tool will work with ?

The needle will not make a hole the way a hole punch does, but it will spread the fibers apart and make a hole large enough for a plastic needle to fit

Selected User Reviews For Dritz 624 Awl with Small Handle

I found the perfect awl (for me)
5/5

To pierce holes in signatures on homemade journals, I bought this tool. It is a good size - the hole is about two inches long. The size should not be too small or too large. With the cap in place, the end of the paper cutter has a nice rounded edge to protect my fingers from getting stabbed by the point. The cap also makes the bottom flat so the pen can sit nicely on a shelf without rolling around when unused. I was very satisfied with the price and the quality of the.

Zev Blair
Zev Blair
| Apr 11, 2021
I like them a lot
5/5

The grips proved to be a very useful addition at a great price. Until I tried it, I didn't realize the ease with which it could penetrate material and how handy it is It would be great if there were spikes and studs. Also, it does not cause pain or calluses when I work with heavy material, which is something I enjoy.

Lana Jarvis
Lana Jarvis
| May 20, 2021
The location is easily accessible
3/5

Let me begin with the good news. It does what it's supposed to do, and thanks to the thick handle older people can keep using it. Having the odd pink color will help you find it in a box of sewing tools, which is crucial for items that are pointed like this one! Let me now tell you something less good. These are our favorite dolls, and we have purchased six Wine-making classes are an adventure, and you need to know that the clear, protective cap will lose its seal in a snap, so have corks on hand to avoid getting hurt! I assume that the manufacturer did not intend for it to be used to provide safety when shipping, since it is clear and easy to lose.

Sloan Hammond
Sloan Hammond
| Nov 18, 2020
My favorite feature of the rubberized handle is its comfort
5/5

For what I need, it works well. My friend asked me to make blankets for their babies, and I bought this item to use in the corners. My favorite feature of the rubberized handle is its comfort. I feel like I have good control when I do it. In the event of losing it, I would purchase again.

Allie BUTCHER
Allie BUTCHER
| May 01, 2021
A great product for people who suffer from arthritis
5/5

These were purchased to use to guide seams into sewing machines. The handle is larger than scissors, so they would be ideal for arthritis sufferers. Holding on to it is comfortable. It is made of rubber so it does not slide Magnetic pin holders can also be used with this product.

Enzo Greer
Enzo Greer
| Jun 26, 2021
This little tool is great
5/5

It is wonderful for making eyelets for medieval clothing. I make medieval clothing myself and this works perfectly for me. It seems I have about four or five because, every time I lose one, I replace it, and then the old one turns up again. helps me apply the right amount of pressure so that I do not break the threads as I spread.

Mathew Benson
Mathew Benson
| Jul 13, 2021
Has quickly gained a reputation for being I like how comfortable it is
5/5

As soon as I got it, I used to use it for tricky sewing with small seam allowances, and I now use it to hold down fabric edges so my overlong seams don't flop out of place. When I use an eager iron, I don't get steam on.

Paola Weber
Paola Weber
| Mar 17, 2021
This is awful
3/5

There is no way to remove the tip cap to secure it! It poked me while I was trying to get rid of it! What a horrible thing to happen! It is unsafe.

Emerson Kirk
Emerson Kirk
| Jan 18, 2021

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