Bradawls
Bradawls are a woodworking hand tool used to make indentations in a surface before a nail or screw is inserted. Also known as carpenter’s awls, these tools resemble a small screwdriver but feature a smooth tubular blade with a round pointed end. They are available with flat, chisel, tapered or square ends.
Bradawls are used to create small pilot holes in wood and other surfaces. Pilot holes make it easier to drive screws and hammer nails, improving accuracy and reducing the chance of splintering. They can also be used for reaming, marking and piercing wood, rubber or plastic.
Toolstation stocks high-quality bradawls from trusted brands. Our extensive range of woodworking tools includes bradawls with a hardened chrome vanadium steel blade and a choice of tips.
What Are Bradawls Used For?
Bradawls are used to create small pilot holes in wood and other surfaces. Pilot holes make it easier to drive screws and hammer nails, improving accuracy and reducing the chance of splintering. They can also be used for reaming, marking and piercing wood, rubber or plastic.
Toolstation stocks high-quality bradawls from trusted brands. Our extensive range of woodworking tools includes bradawls with a hardened chrome vanadium steel blade and a choice of tips.
