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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Seem like decent punches

Heavy duty construction.

Very well made

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