Talk: Make a Copper Awl (Metal Tool)

Purpose

Discussion for improving billet consolidation, forging sequence, and tool durability.

Open questions

• Should we include a simple quality test for work-hardening at the tip?
• What handle designs are most robust without advanced adhesives?

Proposed improvements

• Add comparative variants: unhafted awl vs split-handle lashing.
• Add a repair workflow for bent or blunted tips.

Decisions

• None yet.