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General Tools Pocket Automatic Center Punch $8.21

$8.21
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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004T...ct_details

about half off. I like this size. i haven't used this particular one before but GENERAL tools stuff tends to be decent
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Created 06-19-2022 at 06:57 PM by Flipyjoe
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Model: General 3/8 in. Steel Center Punch 5 in. L 1 pc

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corndog6700
06-28-2022 at 05:55 PM.
06-28-2022 at 05:55 PM.
I just bought a large Starrett automatic center punch, about $53 to my door. I had a General auto center punch that fell apart in my pocket, even though I only used it once or twice . But the action of the snap when you press the Starrett into a piece of steel or aluminum is very positive and smooth, where the General was kind of notchy when operated. Is it worth 5 times as much? Depends. Most of my precision tools are Starrett (I'm a machinist) or Mitutoyo, I only need to buy them once.
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07-05-2022 at 02:20 PM.
07-05-2022 at 02:20 PM.
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The average person that occasionally needs/uses an auto center punch for wood or non-ferrous metals can make good use of the General with perhaps some lubricant and sanding any rough surfaces on the internal parts. If it is not hitting hard enough, you can also stretch the spring a touch... but that also means you need more grip. Should you get it, click it 50 or 100 times to make sure there are no immediate factory defects. It is $8 and mass produced, so no, it is not a Starrett.

Although I do have older Starrett's, the OP, etc., I also have the General auto punch with the red bulb on end of handle that works well after a slight mod and quite comfortable on the hand palm to use if you have oil or anything slick on your hands, arthritis, etc. Neiko and many others make/sell the same/similar tool.
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