Re: [BKARTS] Replacement Awl Tips

[D or Jer Guffey <dguff@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I use a pin vise which allows one to put in any size needle.  You can find 
them at a hardware store for less than $10.  They are used for small drill 
bits, but will hold a needle as well.  I use the same size needle in the 
vise that I will be sewing with, so for linen thread a fine needle, for 
heavy waxed linen (Coptic binding) I use a larger needle.

d. guffey



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From: "Incline Press" <books.inclinepress@xxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Friday, January 23, 2009 11:51 AM
Subject: Re: [BKARTS] Replacement Awl Tips


> I use a binders needle in the plastic topped cork from a whisky bottle - 
> the
> needle is easily replaced if there isn't a sharpening stone to use.
>
>
> Graham Moss
>
> Incline Press
> 36 Bow Street
> Oldham OL1 1SJ  England
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> http://www.inclinepress.com
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>
>
> On 23/1/09 18:50, "Mary Yordy" <mary.yordy@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> > Around 7 years ago I selected a awls for the institution where I work and
> > I liked them so much I bought three for myself.  These awls are great
> > tools.  The tip is finer and sharper than the standard wooden-handled 
> > ones
> > sold as bookbinder's awls.  I convinced my boss and myself that they were
> > worth the extra cost--at least twice what the others cost--because they
> > are designed so the tips can be replaced, and these were inexpensive.
> >
> > Then company that supplied them dropped both the awls and replacement
> > tips, and I haven't been able to find them anywhere.  Bookmaker's
> > describes something similar in their catalogue as "Professional Awl" .  I
> > made inquiries, but they never came up with a product, and after many
> > emails and delays, I gave up.  The handles are made of some kind of tough
> > black plastic and have the letters FAP printed in white.  They came with 
> > a
> > small tool that allows loosening or tightening the shaft that receives 
> > the
> > tip.  Does anyone know of a supplier?
>
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