A simple layout that requires boring is made accurately when using a bird cage awl. This is especially important when the layout is critical, such as properly aligning high-strength rare earth magnets. I use the Czeck Edge awl to ensure this pinpoint accuracy:
The bird cage awl: pinpoint accuracy in boring.
Although I did not show it in a recent article, I also used the bird cage awl to mark the location of the pivot point on the folding legs of a prayer kneeler (prie Dieu). These now are perfectly flush with the standing surface, as required to remove all stress on the pivot point during use:
Folding legs even with surface.
I invite you to visit the totally revamped Czeck Edge Hand Tool web site. In the interest of full disclosure, Czeck Edge is one of the sponsors on this blog.
— Al Navas
About Al Navas
Al,
whether or not Czeck Edge Hand Tools is a sponsor or not, I’m a big fan of the tools and the owner. I’ve talked with Bob a few times and he’s always willing to chat and discuss tools. The tools or kits are as good as or better than any of the marking tools on the market. One word of caution: when you get a marking knife from Czeck Edge, please don’t use your finger to check to see if it’s sharp; trust me, it is.
Bill
Bill,
You are right – I wore a small bandage for several days, as I got a little careless the first two times I used the Pattern Pilot. Bob is, and has always been, a terrific guy to talk tools with anyone who wishes to do so.