As a despicable, copycat tool maker, I would love to see pictures of the self made tools, that you use the most.

The tool I reach for most often is one of the simplest that I have made, a scratch awl.



It started out as a diamond pocket file, but I sharpened the point and glued it into a block of wood. The diamond grit makes it perfect for cleaning burrs on holes. The point lets me scribe and start holes. It even came with a groove in it for sharpening points. It is quite handy for the odd sharpening or fine filing job.

It fits the hand well, and does not roll off the table. Not much to show off, no amazing craftsmanship, artistry or methods of manufacture. It is however, one of the most useful tool I have.



Few multipurpose tools do as many things as well. It can also be used to draw bore, enlarge holes and sharpen flat blades but in these cases, it can usually be beaten by a tool intended for the job.



Bob