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

25 yrs finish carpenter

The ones from Harbor freight barely work when you need them to work these work every single time also they are much stronger than the harbor freight by far

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.

Perfect

My friend was skeptical, but it worked for what I needed it for. Worked on a screw that need to be extracted in a engine block!

Come in a nice case too

The center punches work great

Very pleased with this tool set. I am a professional metal worker by vocation, and I use one of these punches where I make my living, the other in my garage. So far they work flawlessly, and hold up to the rigors of real life duty. Came in a very convenient padded case for carry and storage. Also arrived early

Both units failed to actuate after a few uses. Very disappointed. I have tried adjusting them, greasing, shimming, etc., and they fail to actuate 90% of the time. They just sit in my drawer in the nice case useless. Im just going to spend the money and buy the Starrett Brand version.

It worked great. Much easier than using a hammer and punch. :)