Lineco · Bookbinding awls
Lineco 870-885 ball-handle awl
What this tool is for
The ball-shaped grip lets you center the tool under your palm while using its fine point to start a hole. It is a useful shape to compare if a slim handle is difficult to control when applying downward pressure.
Specifications
- Brand
- Lineco
- Tool type
- Piercing awl
- Model
- 870-885
- Grip
- Rounded wooden ball
- Point
- Fine
- Contents
- One awl
- Amazon.com reference
- B0007LS8CO
Fit and buying advice
The heavy-duty label describes the tool class. Verify the material and hole size on a spare piece before piercing a dense stack.
Related choice Lineco 870-821 large-handle piercing awl ↗
Questions about this tool
Does the ball handle make larger holes?
Hole size depends on the taper and insertion depth. The ball changes how you hold the tool.
Which alternative has a narrower handle?
The Lineco 870-821 uses a larger teardrop-shaped handle instead of a round ball.
Can I use it for every signature in a book?
Check the test hole in the actual number of sheets and use repeatable pressure on the supported fold.
