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Awl vs Centerpunch - What's the difference?

awl | centerpunch |

As nouns the difference between awl and centerpunch

is that awl is a pointed instrument for piercing small holes, as in leather or wood; used by shoemakers, saddlers, cabinetmakers, etc. The blade is differently shaped and pointed for different uses, as in the brad awl, saddler's awl, shoemaker's awl, etc while centerpunch is a hand tool used to prepare a workpiece prior to drilling a hole. It typically compresses and then suddenly releases a spring, creating a small indentation that, in turn, guides and centers the drill.

As a verb centerpunch is

to prepare a workpiece for drilling by using a centerpunch to create an indentation.

awl

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A pointed instrument for piercing small holes, as in leather or wood; used by shoemakers, saddlers, cabinetmakers, etc. The blade is differently shaped and pointed for different uses, as in the brad awl, saddler's awl, shoemaker's awl, etc.

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    * (wikipedia "awl")

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    centerpunch

    English

    Noun

    (es)
  • A hand tool used to prepare a workpiece prior to drilling a hole. It typically compresses and then suddenly releases a spring, creating a small indentation that, in turn, guides and centers the drill.
  • The indentation left by such a tool.

    • Verb

    (es)
  • To prepare a workpiece for drilling by using a centerpunch to create an indentation.
  • To place something directly in the middle.