What are the parts of a bradawl?
What are the parts of a bradawl? |
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| The main parts of a bradawl include a handle, ferrule, shank and the tip. Read our full guide on the different parts of a bradawl and the function of each section now! | ||||
Bradawl handle |
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Bradawl handles are small and fit in the palm of the hand. They are ergonomically shaped so they provide good grip for the user. | |||
Bradawl ferrule |
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Whereas the shank of a plastic bradawl is set straight into the handle of the tool, the handle of a wooden bradawl is secured to the shank by a ferrule. A ferrule is a small (usually metal) cylindrical clamp used to hold pieces together.The ferrule pushes tightly over the wood of the handle, preventing it from opening and loosening the shank. | |||
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Bradawl shank |
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Although there is no set size for bradawls, the shank of a bradawl is relatively short. A typical model is approximately 33mm (1 ¼”) in length. | |||
Bradawl tip |
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The bradawl has a chisel-shaped tip, which is the part that pierces the material, creating a hole.Tools with round and square pointed tips are also sold as bradawls. They all have the same function. | |||
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Chisel tipThe chisel-shaped tip of a bradawl resembles the tip of a flat-head screwdriver. It has a round shank, while the point is formed by cutting away a curved section from opposite sides of the shank, like a double bevelled chisel. |
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Tapered square tipA bradawl with a square tip (also called a birdcage awl), has a square shank and four sides that taper to a point. |
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Pointed tipA pointed tip is found at the end of a round shank. It is simply tapered down to form a point. This tool is also called a round-point awl. For more information on the different tips, see our section: |
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