awl for screw starting 2

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An awl for screw starting is a handy tool that lets you create a small pilot hole before driving a screw, preventing the wood from splitting and making it easier to get the screw started straight. It's just a pointed metal rod with a handle, and you give it a couple of twists to mark the spot.