If this was already addressed, my apologies.  For both the birdcage awl and the
brad awl, what are the historical dimensions regarding the size of the bit?
Both diameter and length?  My gut tells me 3-4" for length and probably not more
than 1/8" diameter, but I have never had an original to use as a model.

What are your thoughts and experiences?  The couple of birdcage awls I have made
recently I ended up putting a steeper secondary bevel at the tip because I found
my original long taper to be too weak to use without bending.  How do y'all get
around this problem?

Brent K.

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On Dec 19, 2014, at 11:32 AM, scott grandstaff  wrote:

> Way to go Jim!  They are very beautiful. Expert.
> I like the paper template idea very much too.
>  See, tol ya it was fun. heh :)
> 
> OK Who's next?   Bring it guys.
> A good birdcage awl is a magic little piece of business you will never want to
be without, once you have one.
>    yours Scott
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