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Serious question, I had to pick between a Japanese hole punch and a traditional awl for a 300-page project. I went with the awl and my hands are still sore.
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lily_craig3mo ago
Next time try a leather palm guard, it's a total game changer.
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paul_stone293mo ago
Yeah @lily_craig, that reminds me of when I tried using a leather strop for my old wood plane. Totally shredded my palm before I figured out the grip. Had a blister for a week.
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miles8252mo ago
I mean, idk, I feel like leather palm guards are just gonna make your grip worse in the long run. Maybe it's just me but I think you lose that direct feel for the tool, you know? Like you're supposed to build up some calluses and learn the right technique, not just slap on extra gear. I get why people use em, but I'd rather just tough it out and get my hands used to the work.
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