What does scratch awl mean?

Here's a list of possible definitions for the term scratch awl:

Princeton's WordNet

  1. scriber, scribe, scratch awl(noun)

    a sharp-pointed awl for marking wood or metal to be cut

Wikipedia

  1. Scratch awl

    A scratch awl is a woodworking layout and point-making tool. It is used to scribe a line to be followed by a hand saw or chisel when making woodworking joints and other operations.The scratch awl is basically a steel spike with its tip sharpened to a fine point. The tip of the spike is drawn across the timber, leaving a shallow groove. It may also be used to mark a point by pressing the tip into the timber. It is generally used when dimensioning and for laying out with the grain. It may also be used across the grain. However, a marking knife is preferred for this operation.Scratch awls are traditionally used in leather-crafting to trace patterns onto leather. They are sometimes used in the automotive and sheet metal trades to punch holes and scribe lines in sheet metal.

ChatGPT

  1. scratch awl

    A scratch awl is a pointed hand tool used for marking surfaces or piercing small holes in wood, metal, or other materials. It often has a wooden or plastic handle defining it from an unhandled bradawl. It is generally used by carpenters, woodworkers or other craftsmen during their work.

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  1. Scratch awl

    A scratch awl is a woodworking layout and point-making tool. It is used to scribe a line to be followed by a hand saw or chisel when making woodworking joints and other operations. The scratch awl is basically a steel spike with its tip sharpened to a fine point. The tip of the spike is drawn across the timber, leaving a shallow groove. It may also be used to mark a point by pressing the tip into the timber. This instrument is generally used when dimensioning and for laying out with the grain. It may also be used across the grain. However, a marking knife is preferred for this operation. Sometimes used in the automotive and sheet metal trades to punch holes and scribe lines etc. in sheet metal.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of scratch awl in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of scratch awl in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9


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