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Odds bodkins is an archaic English minced oath of the Middle Ages and later.. Odds bodkins is generally considered to probably be a euphemism for "God's body" [1] (or possibly "God's dear body"), [2] although "God's dagger" [2] or "God's [crucifixion] nails" [3] has also been suggested as a possible source, as "bodkin" was current in the Middle Ages as a term for many small sharp implements ...
Bone awls tend to be classified according to the characteristics of the bone used to make the awl. Many bone awls retain an epiphysis , or rounded end of a bone. Although authors have differing theories as to the uses of bone awls, the two main uses agreed upon are as manipulators in the making of basketry and as perforators in the working of hide.
Leather painting differs from leather dyeing in that paint remains only on the surface while dyes are absorbed into the leather. Due to this difference, leather painting techniques are generally not used on items that can or must bend nor on items that receive friction, such as belts and wallets because under these conditions, the paint may crack or wear off.
A stitching awl is a tool with which holes can be punctured in a variety of materials, or existing holes can be enlarged. It is also used for sewing heavy materials, such as leather or canvas. It is a thin, tapered metal shaft, coming to a sharp point, either straight or slightly bent. These shafts are often in the form of interchangeable needles.
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Aime M. Awl (1887–1973), American scientific illustrator Farah Awl (1937–1991), Somali writer William Maclay Awl (1799–1876), American psychiatrist and politician
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. [1] The scratch awl is basically a steel spike with its tip sharpened to a fine point.
A marking knife or striking knife is a woodworking layout tool used for accurately marking workpieces. [1] It is used to cut a visible line, which can then be used to guide a hand saw, chisel or plane when making woodworking joints and other operations. [2]