Free Milwaukee Tool

[Bighead38]

Got a pop up ad the other day for free Milwaukee tool samples. I figured it was bs but said what the hell and filled out the form. That was roughly 2 weeks ago. To my surprise something actually showed up today.

 

[fordgasm]

Cool.

 

[Stadger]

Have the robocalls and spam emails started yet?

 

[Bighead38]

Have the robocalls and spam emails started yet?

Fake number and dummy email account. The dummy email did get bombed but that’s what it’s for.

 

[dwasifar]

What is that, an awl?

 

[Bighead38]

What is that, an awl?

I’m not sure if there’s a difference but the part number leads to this:

https://milwaukeetool.com/Products/Hand-Tools/Mechanics-Tools/Picks-and-Pry-Bars/48-22-9215

So is there a difference between a straight pick and an awl? They look the same but I don’t know if point size or hardness makes a difference.

 

[zkling]

Typically awls have a shorter, larger diameter shaft with a steeper, more abrupt tip grind designed for piercing. Where as straight picks tend to be slimmer in diameter and a gradual taper ground on their end for easy of transition / separation; more like a wedge. Awls typically also have a more ball type handle designed for palming, where as a pick typically has a more screw driver type handle for prying and delicate work.

A number of manufactures tend to blur the lines, especially those that make general purpose (IE non auto or machining specific) tools.

 

[dwasifar]

Typically awls have a shorter, larger diameter shaft with a steeper, more abrupt tip grind designed for piercing. Where as straight picks tend to be slimmer in diameter and a gradual taper ground on their end for easy of transition / separation; more like a wedge. Awls typically also have a more ball type handle designed for palming, where as a pick typically has a more screw driver type handle for prying and delicate work.

That's awl news to me.

 

[Josey]

Is there a link to the sign up for the free "AWL" ?

 

[dwasifar]

Is there a link to the sign up for the free "AWL" ?

You're kidding, right?

 

[Bighead38]

Typically awls have a shorter, larger diameter shaft with a steeper, more abrupt tip grind designed for piercing. Where as straight picks tend to be slimmer in diameter and a gradual taper ground on their end for easy of transition / separation; more like a wedge. Awls typically also have a more ball type handle designed for palming, where as a pick typically has a more screw driver type handle for prying and delicate work.

A number of manufactures tend to blur the lines, especially those that make general purpose (IE non auto or machining specific) tools.

Thanks.