Feature

●Perfect Tool Every Time - Center Punches are essential for any DIY project! They allow you to make an indentation in an object so that you can drill a hole without slipping and ruining your project.
●Easy to Use - Simply place the punch over the mark on your workpiece and strike with a hammer. This tool can be used for many different applications including marking drill holes, scribing lines, aligning parts and more!
●Convenient - Made of hardened and tempered steel, this punch is built to withstand wear and tear. The knurled round shank provides a grip for better control.
●Keep Control - The knurled grip on the round shank provides a sturdy grip and greater control when using striking tools. As an added precaution, always wear safety goggles to protect your eyes.
●Precise Design - The points are ground at the proper angle to give maximum service, and the tips are accurately centered. 3 inch Length, 1/16 inch Point Diameter.


Description

The Starrett 117AA center punch with round shank is 3" long and has a 1/16" (1.5 mm) diameter tapered point. The punch is made from hardened and tempered steel, which provides wear resistance and strength. The round shank is knurled for grip.

Center punches make small dimple marks in a workpiece to help guide a drill bit. Manual center punches have a metal shank with a point and are typically tapped with a ball-peen hammer to mark the material. Automatic center punches have an internal spring mechanism that enables them to mark the material without using a hammer, leaving one hand free for steadying the work.

The L.S. Starrett Company manufactures precision measuring tools, metrology and testing equipment, and saw blade products. The company, founded in 1880, is headquartered in Athol, MA.