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What is the function of an awl?
An awl is a tool with a long, sharp end for making holes in leather or wood. If your uncle is a shoemaker, an awl might be the perfect gift for him. It looks kind of like an ice pick, but an awl is a tool used by shoemakers, carpenters and other craftsmen who need to punch small holes through leather or wood.
How do you thread a speedy stitcher bobbin?
How to Set-Up Your Awl:
- Pull out the end cap (with bobbin inside). …
- Pass thread along the groove in the handle and through the hole in the ferrule.
- Select one of the needles. …
- Run thread along the groove on the post and into the eye of the needle.