AUTOMATICE CENTER PUNCH - Mayhew Tools

The Mayhew Tools CatsPaw™ Automatic Center Punch, model MY17329, provides professional technicians and mechanics with a reliable solution for precise marking without the need for a hammer. This innovative tool automatically delivers a spring-driven punch upon contact with a workpiece, creating a consistent indentation ideal for initiating drilling or fastening operations. Its robust design ensures accurate pilot points, significantly reducing drill bit walk and preventing screws from wandering.

Key Features

• Hammerless Operation: Features an internal spring mechanism that stores and releases energy automatically, eliminating the need for a separate hammer.
• Precision Marking: Delivers a sharp, consistent mark on various materials, ensuring accurate starting points for drills and fasteners.
• Enhanced Accuracy: Helps prevent drill bits from "walking" off-center and guides screws to their intended location, improving overall workpiece quality and reducing rework.
• Durable Construction: Engineered by Mayhew Tools for professional-grade performance and longevity in demanding automotive and industrial environments.
• User-Friendly Design: Activates simply by pressing the tool against the surface, offering quick and efficient operation.

Applications

The CatsPaw™ Automatic Center Punch is an indispensable tool across numerous professional applications, including:

• Automotive Repair: Creating pilot marks for drilling out broken bolts, starting holes for new fasteners, or marking chassis components.
• Metal Fabrication: Precisely locating drill points on sheet metal, steel, and other alloys before drilling or punching.
• Industrial Maintenance: Marking layout points on machinery, equipment, and structural components for assembly or repair.
• Woodworking: While primarily designed for harder materials, it can also be used for accurate pilot points in wood to prevent splitting or misaligned screws.