Super Strong Automatic Center Punch - 6 inch Black Steel Spring Loaded Center Hole Punch with Adjustable Tension, Hand Tool for Metal or Wood with Zippered Hard Shell Carry Case - Pack of 2

One of the 2 punches has stopped working, was not used much. They dont punch the hardest but a couple punches on the same spot and it is perfect

Compared to my previous spring loaded center punches, this one is slightly inferior while still being adequate for occasional use. It is considerably longer than my other ones, making it more difficult to fit into confined areas. It also doesnt have a particularly strong action, and it only punches toward the very end of a relatively stiff travel. So its kind of big, weak, and heavy. But it does generally work. Im using them to lay out railroad signal control terminal boards which are plastic/fiber coated plywood, and you really have to punch 2 or 3 times to make an impression. Which doesnt sound bad until you realize Im punching to drill dozens, sometimes hundreds of holes and a more effective tool would be far less taxing. The one upside of the large size is that its easier to grip. The fact that you get two is a bonus and they are inexpensive which must be considered for a tool that will be eventually lost. The little case is nice but not very useful unless I can repurpose it. Id rather have a harder/sharper tip with a stronger action than the case.

Punch looks good, but operation is inconsistent and rough with metal to metal friction during operation. Auto punch function is not smooth and requires too much force to be consistent even with spring adjustability.

Bought 2, one worked, one did not.

All my coworkers want one.

This center punch is well made and at a very good price for two. In my environment, they should last indefinitely! Good buy.

Heavy duty construction.

This thing came as a pair with a storage slash carrying case. Very well built. You can feel the quality in the weight not made out of pot metal. Does a great job marking so you dont get any drill bit slide.

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Seem like decent punches