Starrett Automatic Center Punch with Hardened Steel Tip for Metal Surfaces

By: ‎Starrett

The Starrett 18A Automatic Center Punch is the perfect tool for machinists and carpenters alike. Made with hardened steel metal, the adjustable knurled cap allows you to control the blow force with ease. The No. 4 graduation makes it one of the best Center Punches available and its customer support, build quality, design, and ease of use make it stand out from the competition. Get the Starrett 18A Automatic Center Punch and experience the difference today!

Key Features:

This center punch features a hardened steel construction and a knurled finger grip, providing greater control when punching. Its conical point ensures precise marks on the surface.
98
B2B Rating
112 reviews

Review rating details

Value for money
97
Sturdiness
97
Size
97
Packaging
93
Overall satisfaction
97
Easy to use
97
Design
97
Customer support
98
Build quality
97

Pros and Cons

Pros
  • Equipped with an adjustable force that allows to set the desired mark according to the depth and size of the hole
  • Made of hardened steel that makes it less likely to fracture from a hard, off-center blow
  • Comes with a mechanism that automatically strikes a blow when downward pressure is applied
Cons
  • May not reset horizontally

Details of Starrett Automatic Center Punch with Hardened Steel Tip for Metal Surfaces

  • Manufacturer: ‎STAKF
  • Batteries Included?: ‎No
  • Customer Reviews: 4.7/5 stars of 3,352 ratings
  • Batteries Required?: ‎No
  • Date First Available: April 1, 2006
  • Item Weight: ‎0.19 Ounces
  • Shape: ‎Round
  • Item Weight: ‎0.19 ounces
  • Item Package Quantity: ‎1
  • Color: ‎Silver/Black
  • Warranty Description: ‎One Year on defects in material and workmanship
  • Part Number: ‎18A
  • Item model number: ‎18A
  • ASIN: B0006J4Q64
  • Sheet Count: ‎1
  • Style: ‎Center Punch
  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: ‎No
  • Product Dimensions: ‎1 x 1.1 x 5.5 inches
  • Best Sellers Rank: #19,280 in Tools & Home Improvement #10 in Center Punches
  • Item Dimensions LxWxH: ‎1 x 1.1 x 5.5 inches
  • Brand: ‎Starrett
  • Material: ‎Alloy Steel

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Comments

Stephen Henderson: A very old design. They got it right in the beginning.
Still doing it right. Nobody else even competes.
Costs more than most, but so does Lexus, Audi, and so on.

United States on Oct 10, 2023

Holger: Top Körner. Habe bis jetzt immer mit Hammer und Körner gearbeitet. Hammer ist nicht mehr erforderlich. Super einfache Handhabung

Germany on Oct 09, 2023

Jarno Käsnänen: Honestly just disappointed. Looks the part, but crunchy to use. Tried to do a bit of deburring and extra greasing, but some of the sloppy tolerances and how the spring is interacting with the mechanism are probably mostly to blame. Not nearly as bad as my 18C-model though, that thing feels janky af. The striking mechanism doesn't work 1/15 times or so, same as with my other two other Starretts.
I honestly can't tell a significant quality upgrade to my cheapo Chinese automatic centre punch. Well, that one hasn't misfired yet actually.
I had assumed people raving about Starrett quality would mean something, but not with this product.

Germany on Sep 30, 2023

Allan L. Bazinet: Bulletproof construction quality, nice size in the hand, good point, nice solid impact, a joy to use. I use this for hardwoods, a task for which the 18A is in my opinion perfectly suited.

United States on Sep 26, 2023

Tyler Helble: Great punch for wood or light metal. For hardened steel you would need 18C. My only complaint is these things must sit for a long time before they are shipped. My 18C was full of rust and had surface rust. It also has many metal shavings inside. No metal in the 18A but full of rust as well. 5-10 minutes is needed to disassemble clean, and oil and these punches are flawless. The 2 I bought I wouldn’t even use them until they are detailed and cleaned up. If it wasn’t for this, 5 stars!

United States on Sep 19, 2023

Michael J.: I was disappointed with this punch. I had read that these punches are a must have for metal work. It works fine on aluminum because it’s soft. But for steel not so good and stainless even worse. You cock it by pressing down on your material and trip it to release the pin and mark your spot. However, the spring is not very strong and it barely marks your spot. And worst of all it was about thirty dollars. Sadness

United States on Sep 12, 2023

Francesco: Non capisco perché alcuni clienti si sono lamentati, per me è eccellente come da grandi aspettative, anzi, fa proprio un bel buco anche con poca pressione (su legno morbido).
Funziona bene ed ha un prezzo (in offerta) ancora più basso di molti altri equivalenti di marche sconosciute.
Se lo beccate in offerta consigliatissimo, è proprio un gran bell'oggetto.

Italy on Aug 27, 2023

Michael Pruetti: Works just as they say. Precision milling.

United States on Aug 25, 2023

David Bridgeman: Leaves a nice punch mark so my drill bits don't move as I start drilling. A great addition to any toolbox. We'll made and robust

United Kingdom on Aug 05, 2023

Carlos: Excelente marcador!, funciona de maravilla marcando de manera sutil en las placas de acero y en la madera no deja una marca de consideración!

Mexico on May 02, 2023

Starrett Automatic Center Punch with Hardened Steel Tip for Metal Surfaces Starrett 5-Piece Center Punch Set NEIKO 5" Automatic Center Hole Punch Tool for Professional Use
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Total Reviews 112 reviews 76 reviews 193 reviews
Manufacturer ‎No ‎STAKF Ridgerock Tools Inc.
Batteries Included? ‎No ‎No
Customer Reviews 4.7/5 stars of 3,352 ratings 4.8/5 stars of 1,818 ratings 4.7/5 stars of 13,095 ratings
Batteries Required? ‎No ‎No
Date First Available April 1, 2006 November 9, 2004 June 22, 2012
Item Weight ‎0.19 ounces ‎6.3 ounces
Shape ‎Round
Item Weight ‎0.19 ounces ‎6.3 ounces
Item Package Quantity ‎1 ‎1
Color ‎Silver/Black
Warranty Description ‎One Year on defects in material and workmanship ‎One Year on defects in material and workmanship
Part Number ‎18A ‎S117PC
Item model number ‎18A ‎S117PC 02638A
ASIN B0006J4Q64 B000E64RBI B008DXYOLC
Sheet Count ‎1
Style ‎Center Punch
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‎No ‎No No
Product Dimensions ‎1 x 1.1 x 5.5 inches ‎1 x 3.1 x 8.2 inches 7.7 x 2.8 x 1.2 inches; 2.4 Ounces
Best Sellers Rank #19,280 in Tools & Home Improvement #10 in Center Punches #96,355 in Tools & Home Improvement #36 in Center Punches #1 in Center Punches
Item Dimensions LxWxH ‎1 x 1.1 x 5.5 inches
Brand ‎Starrett
Material ‎Alloy Steel
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