The meaning of awl generally refers to a pointed tool used to drill holes. The awl is a traditional tool, which is mainly used for cutting and carving materials, such as wood, stone and metal. The awl is long and sharp, and the front end is usually tapered, which is convenient to enter the surface that needs to be cut or carved, and can make bumps of various shapes and sizes.

The use of awls has a very long history, and the use of awls has been recorded as early as ancient times. The earliest awl may be made of wood, and later it was made of metal materials such as copper and iron. Modern awls are usually made of steel or ceramics, which have high hardness and durability.

The awl is one of the indispensable tools in process production. For example, in the woodworking industry, awls can be used to cut and carve wood to make furniture and artworks. In the production of wrought iron, awls can be used to cut and shape metals to make various utensils and sculptures. In stone carving, you can use an awl to cut and carve stones, and make architectural decorations, tombstones and so on.

Application of awl:

1, woodworking.

In the woodworking industry, awls are widely used to cut and carve wood. According to the different shapes and sizes of the workpiece, different types and sizes of awls can be selected, such as flat awls, drill awls, fishtail awls and awl hooks. Through the cutting and carving of awl, wood can be processed into all kinds of furniture, carvings, wooden toys and so on.

2. Metal processing.

In metalworking, awls are usually used to cut and shape metals. For example, in the production of wrought iron, awls can be used to cut and polish iron pieces to make various utensils and sculptures. At the same time, the awl can also help to carve various patterns and characters, and increase the decoration and aesthetics of metal products.

3. Stone carving.

The awl is also a necessary tool for stone carving. In stone carving, you can use an awl to cut and carve stones, and make architectural decorations, tombstones and so on. Because the stone is hard, the cutting and carving of the awl need to be very patient and meticulous, and it needs to be cut and carved step by step with awls of various sizes and shapes to achieve the ideal effect.