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Your cart is empty.The Starrett Automatic Center Punch with Adjustable Stroke features a lightweight, knurled steel handle for a positive grip and easy handling. 130mm (5 1/4") Length, 17mm (11/16") Diameter, Heavy Duty. Starrett punches are of the highest quality on earth. As simply as they are, punches are designed for specific applications. The drives are heat treated and seasoned to absorb repetitive shock. Punches are available in a variety of types like drive pin, center, nail set, and others. Starrett tools are essential for the many products that are measured, cut, formed or assembled. They are used in a broad range of manufacturing facilities as an essential part of metalworking, the manufacturing of durable goods, for working with exotic materials and in a wide variety of traditional and newer industries such as electronics, aerospace, energy and many others. The L.S. Starrett Company, founded in 1880, manufactures more than 5,000 variations of Precision Tools, Gages, Measuring Instruments and Saw Blades for industrial, professional and consumer markets worldwide.
Customer
August 16, 2025
Sturdy and works as advertised. I believe this tool will last. Worth spending a little more on quality.
AC
August 11, 2025
I am very impressed by the craftsmanship and engineering that went into making this tool, hands down the best automatic spring loaded center punch on the market, the amount of strike force just 1 blow from the 18-c is incredible, fully adjustable spring tension to increase/decrease strike force for use with many different materials. This items state of the air quality is immediately noticeable the first time you use it, i would recommend, 5 stars!
ODCaveman
June 18, 2025
I have used automatic center punches quite extensively for metal work when fabricating industrial control panels. They are a vital tool to drilling precise holes in metal and they offer the convenience of not having to use a hammer. I purchased this starrett punch because of the quality of their other tools and because I have used cheaper ones that would take multiple blows to create a small dent because they just do not have the striking power needed. I also know that when it comes to tools the best ones are a joy to use and the cheap ones will only make you wish you just paid the money and got the best one to start with.I was unsure of which one to order because I could not find any information online comparing the AA, A and C sizes, I ended up purchasing the 18C because it was listed as heavy duty and I figured I could turn down the striking power but if it was not enough on the smaller ones you cannot turn it up. I think for most people's uses the 18A would be the most ideal size and power.The punch showed up in perfect condition, when held in the hand it does display true craftsmanship and quality which is so hard to find these days. The tip is not quite as sharp as I would have liked for those jobs where you want absolute precision, clearly it is made for heavier duty work than the other punches I have used in the past, and when the spring is turned to its maximum power it does take quite a bit of force to depress and strike a blow but you can be sure that one is enough. I would be mindful that when turned all the way up if you were to push down at any sort of angle you would risk the tip slipping and just putting a huge gouge in your work but sometimes you need that sort of power.When turned down however it delivers a much lighter blow that is even useful for wood, albeit maybe not something like balsam. The machining and quality of this tool is as I said top notch. Yes you can get a punch for just a few dollars that might work just fine but you invest in a tool like this and it will last a lifetime. It is also very easy to take apart to clean or lube if you ever need to.Very pleased with this tool and I wish I could afford to outfit my entire toolbox with tools of this quality.
Bigjim5210
June 4, 2025
Very expensive but you get a well made product.Easy to use and does a precision job
D Kicker
June 1, 2025
Amazing quality tool but not for young girls hands)) very powerful but not for young girls who design and punch with one hand ,requires two hand to punch)).The Tool is Great no doubt .Thank you!
N. Vollrath
May 17, 2025
I live on the Gulf coast in Texas and everything rusts if you don't keep it indoors or slather it in grease. This punch got left outside for almost two months by accident but NO RUST! That's a big selling point for me.Punch is adjustable but I like deep divots so always use it at max pressure on steel or aluminum. On aluminum it makes a nice ding. On cold-formed steel like a metal building structure it's just making an average ding, which was disappointing to me. Admittedly that's work-hardened steel but I did hope it would make a good deep dent. For mild steel the ding is good enough to center a 1/8" bit with one punch, though I usually double or triple punch everything anyway. On aluminum one punch is plenty.It feels too expensive for the difference in performance compared to the $2 HFT punch, and I still find a solid punch and a hammer does far better. However, it's more convenient to use an automatic punch particularly in small spaces, plus I already own it, so I'll keep using it. Would I buy it again? Probably not.For reference, I do a lot of metal work but it's all for personal enjoyment and not as a tradesman using it for a living.
Nelson
May 6, 2025
It's starret, it's top quality
Casey B.
April 14, 2025
Use this often at work - hits hard and leaves a distinct mark for your drill bit. I use this on Aluminum, steel, and cured carbon fiber. Worth the price, guys at work always asking to borrow it.
Crescencio
March 26, 2025
Estoy en el periodo de prueba, hasta el momento ha funcionado como lo esperaba.
Roger
December 31, 2024
I ordered the 18C instead of the 18A by mistaake - it is heavy duty. Very good quality but too strong for instrument work and it was returned.
Ute
December 15, 2024
Comprato usato come nuovo, e infatti lo è va bene ovviamente se si vuole una marcatura ben visibile bisogna caricare la molla quasi al massimo e fare una colazione da campioni poi funziona egregiamente
Perez
December 11, 2024
Muy buen granete automático de muy buena calidad y funciona perfectamente, marca en acero duro sin problema y la punta aguanta bien. Por si a alguien le interesa o le pasa lo que a mà os digo que el mÃo bino mal montado me refiero al muelle con lo cual no cargaba y por lo tanto no daba el golpe para marcar pero es tan simple como dar la vuelta al muelle y ya no falla ni una vez.
Tomasz
December 1, 2024
Narzędzie z cyklu "przyda się". Solidne wykonanie.
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