Baseball Glove Leather Awl

$14.50

Professional leather awl for baseball and softball glove lacing and repair. Opens, realigns, and clears existing holes without damaging the leather.

The tapered steel shaft guides lace through stiff or compressed leather without cutting or enlarging holes unnecessarily. Essential when working with older gloves where holes have tightened, shifted, or collapsed over time.

The rounded wooden handle gives you control and leverage for steady, precise work. Whether you're at the bench or on the go, this awl handles the job.

Made in USA. Selected for durability and balance. A core tool for relacing, repairs, and general glove maintenance.

Professional leather awl for baseball and softball glove lacing and repair. Opens, realigns, and clears existing holes without damaging the leather.

The tapered steel shaft guides lace through stiff or compressed leather without cutting or enlarging holes unnecessarily. Essential when working with older gloves where holes have tightened, shifted, or collapsed over time.

The rounded wooden handle gives you control and leverage for steady, precise work. Whether you're at the bench or on the go, this awl handles the job.

Made in USA. Selected for durability and balance. A core tool for relacing, repairs, and general glove maintenance.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Tool Type: Baseball glove leather awl

  • Shaft: Hardened, tapered steel

  • Tip: Sharp point for controlled leather penetration

  • Handle: Solid stained hardwood, shaped for grip and leverage

  • Primary Uses:

    • Piercing leather to punch new lace holes

    • Opening, clearing, and realigning existing holes that have tightened, shifted, or collapsed

  • Compatibility: Baseball and softball gloves

  • Made in: USA

FAQ

  • This awl is used to pierce leather to create new lace holes and to open, clear, or realign existing holes during glove relacing and repair. It’s a foundational tool for preparing leather before lacing.

  • An awl is used when a hole needs to be created, reopened, or adjusted. Needles are used after the hole is prepared, to pass lace through during relacing.

  • GOLOMB tools are designed and used in our workshop by John Golomb, The Original Glove Doctor. Each tool reflects decades of hands-on glove restoration experience and is built for durability, control, and real-world performance. Made in the USA.

  • Free shipping on orders over $60. Standard USPS delivery in 3-5 business days. 100% satisfaction guarantee with 30-day returns for exchange, credit, or refund.

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