Customer Reviews

General Tools 79 Steel Automatic Center Punch

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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!

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.

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.

I purchased this a few months ago and probably used it less than 10 times, it quit working and now I have to revert to using a hammer and a manual center punch. Very Disappointed! Would not buy again or recommended to anyone.

I bought the General Tools No. 79 automatic center punch to replace one I lost, but later found. As a handyman, I use the punch daily for positioning drill starter holes in wood and metal. It is essential for use on curved and slick surfaces, e.g., I use the punch to chip the glaze of ceramic tile before drilling with a carbide bit. The replaceable tip, which I also carry in my bag, is a nice feature.