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Greenlee 9753-12C scratch awl with green and black cushion grip handle and chrome plated steel shank

Greenlee

Greenlee 9753-12C Scratch Awl hand tool

SKU CH-AREX-KYKPG

A scratch awl with a 12-inch overall length, chrome-plated tempered steel shank, and cushion-grip handle for starting screw holes and piercing tasks

  • TypePunches & Chisels
  • Precise hole starts with a 7 7/8 in overall length
  • Comfortable grip via green/black cushion handle
  • Durable chrome-plated tempered steel shank resists wear
  • Versatile piercing and punching for metal scribing
  • Prop 65 chemical warning for California buyers

Greenlee 9753-12C Scratch Awl

The Greenlee 9753-12C Scratch Awl is a hand tool designed for piercing, punching and starting screw holes in metal and other materials. It suits electricians, mechanics and DIY users who need a durable scribe for layout and fastening tasks. The 7 7/8 inch overall length provides reach for a variety of applications. This tool is built for professional and general-purpose use.

Thermals noise and power draw

As a non-powered hand tool, the scratch awl produces no heat, noise or electrical power draw during operation. Performance depends entirely on the force applied by the user. The cushion grip handle helps reduce hand fatigue during extended use. No external energy source is required for this manual instrument.

Bundled accessories and software

The product is supplied as a single scratch awl with no additional accessories, software or documentation included. The chrome plated tempered steel shank and plastic cushion grip handle are integral to the tool. California Proposition 65 warnings apply regarding chemical content. No extra components change the tool's function or capabilities.

Highlights

  • Precise hole starts with a 7 7/8 in overall length
  • Comfortable grip via green/black cushion handle
  • Durable chrome-plated tempered steel shank resists wear
  • Versatile piercing and punching for metal scribing
  • Prop 65 chemical warning for California buyers

Specifications

BrandGreenlee
TypePunches & Chisels

Questions about this item

How do I use the 7 7/8 in scratch awl to start a screw hole without the tip slipping?

Place the 1/4 in chrome plated tempered steel shank tip on the mark, apply firm downward pressure with the cushion grip screwdriver handle to pierce the surface, then twist to widen the starter hole before driving the screw.

Will the cushion grip handle or the chrome plated steel shank need replacement first with heavy daily use?

The plastic cushion grip handle will wear or crack before the hardened steel shank; the shank resists bending and corrosion, so the handle is the first part likely to require replacement.

At what point does the 1/4 in shank diameter limit the size of hole I can start in thick metal?

The 1/4 in shank diameter sets the maximum starter hole size; in thick metal the required torque rises quickly, so the tool becomes impractical once the material thickness approaches the 3 1/2 in shank length.

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