Bradawl - Woodwork
Maker
Unknown Maker
Production date
Circa 1930
Description
This bradawl is used to make an indentation in wood or other materials in order to ease the insertion of a nail or screw. The blade is placed across the fibres of the wood, cutting them when pressure is applied. The bradawl is then twisted through 90 degrees which displaces the fibres creating a hole. This cutting action helps to prevent splitting of the wood along the grain.
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Object detail
Collection of Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato
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