Starrett 18A Automatic Centre Punch With Adjustable Stroke

Very reliable, good constant punch. Fed up buying cheap ones that constantly end up letting me down so I spent the money on a brand punch and have not been disappointed. Buy once.

A nicely made product that feels solid and works well. I've used it quite a few times already and it's worked perfectly. Some reviewers mention that after a while it ceases to work. This hasn't happened to me yet but as the solution presented (to bend the spring slightly) seems very easy to apply, the possibility doesn't concern me unduly. Very pleased with this product, would buy it again.

My work colleagues are well jealous this is brilliant

A very good quality tool. Easy to use. Tip stays sharp and use a lot on metal work, especially for drilling out spot welds.

Works really well just a little bit weak. have had it on full strike since I've had it. Used it daily for the last 6 months.

Extremely well engineered product. It was put to use immediately upon delivery and improves the accuracy of marking out significantly. The adjustable feature allows repeat centre marking to consistent depth. In some cases it can replace the need to pencil mark and be used directly upon the material to be processed. I've been very impressed with this seemingly inconsequential tool and it's the first thing I put on the bench when preparing to mark out. Highly recommend.

Good

Works well. Very well made.

Hochwertiger und präziser Körner der verlässlich arbeitet. Das hat zwar seinen Preis ,aber dafür ist die Haptik und Mechanik top. Qualität statt Schrott.

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.

Es una marca muy reconocida por su calidad , muy buenos resultados en lámina y madera

Je viens juste d’acheter celui-ci car j’avais égaré le précédent, un 18AA. Celui-ci est pareil mais un peu plus gros donc plus puissant. Il fonctionne à merveille et ces pointeaux automatiques méritent largement 5 étoiles. Certains commentaires reprochent le manque de puissance. Il faut savoir ce qu’on peut attendre d’un produit. Je trouve au contraire ce 18A un peu trop puissant et plus difficile à manier que le 18AA, que je préfère car la force pour déclencher est réduite, ce qui permet de pointer le trou à coup sûr. L’impact du 18AA est très suffisant pour l’alu et aussi pour les panneaux melaminés de meubles de cuisine etc : ça évite de déraper avec les mèches à pointe centreuse. Et, au cas où, il y a le 18C qui marque l’acier sans pb mais au prix d’une force importante (à ne pas utiliser sur tôle fine, il fait une cuvette). Donc, si vous n’en avez qu’un le 18AA est le meilleur choix si vous n’avez pas à travailler l’acier. Pour l’acier, il vaut mieux le 18A, objet de l’offre ci-dessus. Et, chance ! J’ai retrouvé mon 18AA ...

Great punch