AUTOMATIC CENTER PUNCH-LARGE - General Tools & Instruments

The General Tools & Instruments Model 78 Automatic Center Punch is a professional-grade tool designed for precise, repeatable marking in demanding shop environments. This large center punch allows for efficient one-hand operation, eliminating the need for a hammer and ensuring accurate layout work across various materials. Its robust, spring-driven mechanism consistently delivers uniform impressions for enhanced productivity.

Key Features

• Effortless One-Hand Operation: Enables consistent strikes and efficient marking in confined spaces without the need for a separate hammer, enhancing productivity for automotive and industrial tasks.
• Durable Hardened Steel Point: Provides a sharp, wear-resistant tip for clean and precise indentations on materials including steel, aluminum, cast iron, plastics, and hardwoods. The point is also replaceable.
• Adjustable Impact Force: A simple twist mechanism allows technicians to quickly tailor strike intensity, making it suitable for marking thin body panels or heavy frame rails.
• Secure Knurled Grip: Designed with a large body for positive control and a secure grip, even when working with gloves or oily hands in professional shop settings.
• Professional-Grade Construction: Built to withstand the rigorous demands of daily professional use in automotive, industrial, and fabrication applications, ensuring long-lasting performance.

Applications

The Model 78 is an essential tool for preparing drill locations on chassis, crossmembers, engine brackets, and body panels of passenger cars, light trucks, and commercial vehicles. It is equally effective for laying out holes for custom brackets, exhaust hangers, and mounting plates in fabrication work. Furthermore, this automatic center punch serves as a reliable starter for drill press and mill setups and is valuable for electrical, upfitting, and panel work on service trucks, equipment enclosures, and interior builds involving various materials. It is ideal for machinists and automotive repair professionals.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: General Tools & Instruments
• Model: 78
• Type: Automatic center punch – large body
• Weight: 0.3 lb