AUTOMATIC CENTER PUNCH-LARGE - General Tools & Instruments

The General Tools & Instruments Model 78 Automatic Center Punch delivers precise, repeatable marking for professional technicians and fabricators. Engineered for demanding shop environments, this large center punch allows for efficient one-hand operation without the need for a hammer, making it ideal for accurate layout work on a variety of materials. Its robust, spring-driven mechanism ensures consistent performance across diverse applications.

Key Features

• Automatic, One-Hand Operation: Enables consistent strikes and efficient marking in confined spaces, enhancing productivity for automotive and industrial tasks.
• Hardened Steel Point: Provides a durable, sharp tip for clean and precise indentations on materials including steel, aluminum, cast iron, plastics, and hardwoods.
• Adjustable Impact Force: A simple twist mechanism allows technicians to quickly tailor strike intensity, suitable for marking thin body panels or heavy frame rails.
• Large Body with Knurled Grip: Designed for positive control and a secure grip, even when working with gloves or oily hands in professional shop settings.
• Professional-Grade Durability: Constructed to withstand the rigorous demands of daily professional use in automotive, industrial, and fabrication applications.

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.

Specifications

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