Bradawl

/ˈbrædɔːl/
noun

A small hand tool used to make holes in wood so screws can be inserted easily.

Whenever I have a woodworking project, I always use my bradawl to help me put the screws in.
Visual representation of "bradawl" - A small hand tool used to make holes in wood so screws can be inserted easily.

Often appears as...

  • use a bradawl
  • sharpen a bradawl

Usage tips

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noun

A small hand tool used to make holes in wood so screws can be inserted easily.

Whenever I have a woodworking project, I always use my bradawl to help me put the screws in.
Visual representation of "bradawl" - A small hand tool used to make holes in wood so screws can be inserted easily.

Often appears as...

  • use a bradawl
  • sharpen a bradawl

Usage tips

Technical

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "bradawl"
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Tool Precision

A bradawl is used for precision, to make exact small holes without splitting the wood.

Illustration for Tool Precision
I picked up a bradawl for the delicate task of drilling perfect pilot holes.
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Carpentry Specific

Bradawl is commonly used in carpentry and joinery, rarely in general conversation.

Illustration for Carpentry Specific
The carpenter taught me how to use a bradawl to start the screw hole on the door hinge.
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Manual Tool

Unlike drills, a bradawl is not powered; it's manually operated by hand pressure.

Illustration for Manual Tool
Since I didn't have power, I used a bradawl to make the hole.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Tool Precision

A bradawl is used for precision, to make exact small holes without splitting the wood.

Illustration for Tool Precision
I picked up a bradawl for the delicate task of drilling perfect pilot holes.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Carpentry Specific

Bradawl is commonly used in carpentry and joinery, rarely in general conversation.

Illustration for Carpentry Specific
The carpenter taught me how to use a bradawl to start the screw hole on the door hinge.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Manual Tool

Unlike drills, a bradawl is not powered; it's manually operated by hand pressure.

Illustration for Manual Tool
Since I didn't have power, I used a bradawl to make the hole.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Tool Precision

A bradawl is used for precision, to make exact small holes without splitting the wood.

Illustration for Tool Precision
I picked up a bradawl for the delicate task of drilling perfect pilot holes.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Carpentry Specific

Bradawl is commonly used in carpentry and joinery, rarely in general conversation.

Illustration for Carpentry Specific
The carpenter taught me how to use a bradawl to start the screw hole on the door hinge.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Manual Tool

Unlike drills, a bradawl is not powered; it's manually operated by hand pressure.

Illustration for Manual Tool
Since I didn't have power, I used a bradawl to make the hole.
Visual representation of the word "Bradawl"

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