Everything Mac Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Hi guys, I've been making leather working awls recently and decided to do a video on it. As always your thoughts/ critique on the video and my technique are appreciated. (FYI, I normally shape the loop in the swage and not the hardy hole but it was easier to film that way.) Cheers Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Dave Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Great video. Love the music and the angles when shooting the video. Very interesting process. I haven't seen a video on awls before so this one was enjoyable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JShock Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I just saw this and literally went the hell am I doing trying to shop around for these. My sister wants to start leather working. Boy I feel a bit dumb. Great video!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everything Mac Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share Posted October 23, 2013 Thanks guys. I've had issues with copyright on the original audio I was using and the video got pulled. I've had to change the audio file to a YouTube suggested version which doesn't seem to be too offensive. Bit annoying but the video is back up now. Cheers for the comments. - I'm loathed to say it but "like and subscribe" (I feel so dirty) All the best Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Coke Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Greetings Mac, Just like the previews at the movies... I wish only I could do so well... Just a suggestion ... When you form the ring and you are about to twist the ends.... Just take a heat on the ends .. clamp the ends in the vise.. Insert the mandrel in the hole and twist... Saves trying to round them up on the anvil... You will have to finish the tail end but you will get a tighter twist ... Great video.... Forge on and make beautiful things Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Nice video Andy. I've only made a few awls for folk who wanted one made by me. Well, there was one I did at a demo. I agree with Jim, you're putting WAY too much work into hammering the wrap on the loop. Bend it in half, insert a mandrel and twist is the only way to go, it's fast, easy and works very well. I also unwind springs with the scrolling forks, it's fast and easy with good results. I heat the spring slip it down on a fork arm, pull some out and bend it straight aver the other arm. It takes less time to straighten a length than write the description. Have you thought about punching and drifting an eye like a Speedy Stitch needle? I LOVE my Speedy Stitch, been using it for probably 40 years and a chain stitch is plenty secure for leather. Not that a saddle stitch isn't better in most regards. Good memories, thanks for the trip down memory lane. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everything Mac Posted October 24, 2013 Author Share Posted October 24, 2013 Nice one Jim! That had never occurred to me. I'll give that a go next time. Good idea Frosty, I'll have to try that one too. I'm trying to source some better material as the unwinding of springs is a bit tedious. All the best Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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