General Tools 79 Steel Automatic Center Punch

by General Tools

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Use automatic center punches to precisely punch material for drilling and layout work. Spring operated tool drives hard point in a single one-handed operation that eliminates striking a punch with a hammer. Spring tension cap can be adjusted for light to heavy strokes. Punch depth can be set for repetitive work. This is a steel automatic center punch for making lighter markings than #78. It has a black oxide finish that inhibits rust. The all-steel body is 5" with threaded, replaceable hardened steel point and shaft. The body diameter is 1/2".

Product Description

Solid Point Steel Automatic Center Punch, With Replaceable Tip, 1 Hand Operation, Black Oxide Finish Inhibits Rust, 5" Body With 1/2" Diameter.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 3.1 x 1.6 inches ; 0.5 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004T7RH
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 79XXX
• Average Customer Review: 1.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #81,560 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars NO REAL PUNCH, March 18, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: General Tools 79 Steel Automatic Center Punch (Tools & Home Improvement)

I AM A PROFESSIONAL CARPENTER AND METAL WORKER AND I WILL TELL YOU THAT THIS PUNCH IS VERY POOR FOR THE PRICE. I BOUGHT MINE A YEAR AGO AND AM VERY SORRY THAT I DID. IT LEAVES NEXT TO NO INDENTATION IN THE MATERIAL AND A DRILL BIT WILL SLIDE RIGHT OFF OF IT. I RECENTLY PURCHASED A STARRETT AND HAVE FOUND THAT IT IS WELL WORTH THE FEW EXTRA DOLLARS FOR AN EXCELLENT PRODUCT. DON'T GO CHEAP, GET THE REAL DEAL!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars center punch, October 19, 2008

By 

M. Medell - See all my reviews
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This review is from: General Tools 79 Steel Automatic Center Punch (Tools & Home Improvement)

I am not happy with the construction of this product. I do alot of center punching in the line of work and this product failed to produce. The tip is removable and screws into the end of the shaft. It backs out quite frquently and the tip broke off at the threads after using it less than ten times. This is definitely not for industrial use maybe for the home user.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars *TIPPED*, April 5, 2011

By 

ALPHAmfDAWG - See all my reviews

This review is from: General Tools 79 Steel Automatic Center Punch (Tools & Home Improvement)

I purchased this tool and used it right away. I finished the job, the punch rolled off the workbench and TIP no more. After searching and searching, I finally found more TIPs. A 2 pack. Wow! So they know the TIPs are going to break with ease. I replaced the TIP. Put it to use marking for holes to put a convertible top on. SNAP! There goes another TIP. I just replaced it. Luckily, it was a 2 pack, right? Oh, forgot to mention that the TIPs are as much as the punch. So, that officially makes this the tool that keeps on giving... er, taking. Add that to the misfire (whatever makes it not work periodically), and I have another tool that im not willing to use for fear I'll just see more money going down the drain. I thought doing the work yourself meant saving.