General Tools 87 Pocket Automatic Center Punch
- Spring-operated automatic center punch
- Designed for punching, marking, scribing and starting nail or screw holes
- Lightweight aluminum body with replaceable alloy steel point
- Adjusts for light or heavy markings; pencil slim design with a pocket clip
- 8.6 inches long; weighs 5.4 ounces
Product Description
Chisels & Punches Tool Type: Center Overall Length: 5-1/2Amazon.com Product Description
Use this automatic center punch from General Tools to precisely punch material for drilling and layout work. This spring-operated tool drives a hard point in a single one-handed operation that eliminates striking a punch with a hammer. This pocket punch is designed for punching, marking, scribing and starting nail or screw holes. It has a lightweight aluminum body with replaceable alloy steel point for long wear. It adjusts for light or heavy markings, and has a pencil-slim design with a pocket clip…. More >>
General Tools 87 Pocket Automatic Center Punch

This little punch works better than I would have expected for the price. I bought it as a backup to my Starrett punch but find I am using it more. It’s light weight makes it convenient to keep in a shirt pocket.
This is the best punch money can buy…PERIOD!!!. FLAWLESS operation. works better than any overpriced snap-on punch or any cheap bulky $1.99 punch.The slim pencil design is by far superior to anything in existance. It is that good!!Think About It..
It has a thin sharp point which makes it easy to be accurate compared to other heavy thick pointed punches. I prefer to use an Incra ruler and if you have to use a punch, this works quite well. Light and easy to carry in a shirt pocket and very satisfied with the low price. Would definitely buy another.
The General Pocket Automatic Center Punch is a standard piece of working gear for all
machinists and tool makers. Good for lots of things, it can also double as a scribe.
Lighter in weight and slimmer than the heavier duty steel units, this is the tool you always
have on you when need one.
punch works great leaves a good mark and i think will last as long as my other one. Which was 20 years!!