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General Tools Heavy-Duty Automatic Center Punch #78 - Nail Punch Tool to Mark and Scribe - Machinist Tools

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Condition
New
Style
Heavy Duty Steel
Weight
4.8 oz
Material
Alloy Steel
Operation Mode
Automatic
Power Source
Hand Powered
Cutting Diameter
0.08 in
In the box
Unit^Instruction Guide

Features 5

  • STEEL BODY: This must-have pre-drilling leather punch tool can scribe, stake, and prepare nail and screw holes. It's easy to use, and the one-handed spring tension adjusts for light or heavy strokes and marking on wood and metal surfaces.
  • REPLACEABLE HARDENED STEEL POINT: Fabricated from durable steel, our convenient metal punch tool has a conical-shaped steel tip that allows you to safely drill holes at the exact location without slipping and damaging the work surface.
  • ADJUSTABLE SPRING TENSION: Ideal for metal workers, machinists, automotive repair professionals, and DIYers, this spring-loaded center punch has an automatic mechanism that strikes with downward pressure so that you don't need a hammer.
  • KNURLED FINGER GRIP: Allows a sturdy grip, easy handling, and less slippage, avoiding potential injury. It measures 6" and has a rust-resistant black oxide finish. Add it to your accessories and other hardware essentials.

Specs 15

Material Alloy Steel
Brand General Tools
Item Weight 4.8 ounces
Operation Mode Automatic
Manufacturer GE Lighting
Part Number 78
Country of Origin China
Item model number 78

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Delivered on time
Style: Utility
Received product on time. No damage
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2024 by Amazon Customer
Good stuff
Style: Ball Bearning
I've seen many mixed reviews for this item. I wanted a center punch to keep handy in my glove box in case of emergency...and chose this one. Appears to be quite sturdy and at the price, it's a great value. It might not survive hard and constant use, but that was not my intended purpose. I like it!
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2014 by Jerry G
Great tool
Style: Steel
Excellent quality
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2023 by E. Sterling Holland
2nd responce This is NOT a precision Instrument
Style: Utility
2nd Responce I was pleasantly surprized once I shapened the point up and compared the indent with my UK Eclipse Automatic Center punch from almost 60 Years ago the indents are almost Identical. If the body was of toughened steel I would have given it a 5 star rating. First responce it looked nice but not as heavy as I would have expected, But I think this tool is mainly for DIY and wood work use. So well priced I was also suprised to find the tool was not sharp. I would like to add that I have net tried the tool as yet, But when I do, I will stretch spring to improve its performance on Metal. My Background is a Tool Maker and lost my one several years ago. (Just Found it) So I speak as an experenced user of this type of tool. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2022 by Ray Florida.
As good as Starret
Style: Steel
An Excellent general purpose auto center punch as long as you ensure the screw-in tip is securely tightened (screwed in, CW, as viewed from the tip) before each use. If you don't, there's a chance the tip will break off at the threads meaning you'll have to get a 'readily available', new tip. Bang for your buck? On Amazon, a new tip ~$10, a new tool ~$17. You decide. After successfully using the same punch for over 5 years, I broke my 1st tip a few months back. I tried several "Lo-Priced, Menards, Lifetime Guarantee" punches that only worked for 10-20 cycles before beginning to fail the auto-re-cocking routine. If it won't re-cock it wont fire. So I took the broken one back to the, store one town south of me and was handed a brand new one in the package. Before the 4th trip, I put the horse back in front of the cart and bought a brand new Central Tool from Amazon. The old one continues laying in my drill drawer needing a new tip. It sorta, but not 100%, reminds me of the old double edged safety razor gimmick where a Blade Mfgr gave you a free shaver then you spent the rest of your life paying for razor blades. DUH? ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2021 by Heeere's Johnny
handy addition to work shop
Style: Heavy Duty Steel
work as expected
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2023 by Edgardo Macaso
Not a functioning tool!
Style: Heavy Duty Steel
The media could not be loaded. The tip is supposed to screw into the tool.. but it is apparently not made for the same tool, it's able to put in and out without screwing in. It's obviously the wrong part! Do not buy!
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2024 by Gesture
Good Tool
Style: Steel
WORKS FINE. ,No problems in use almost daily
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2023 by Aja
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