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product_id: 31118051
title: "Starrett Steel Automatic Center Punch with Adjustable Stroke - 5\" Length, 9/16\" Punch Diameter, Lightweight, Knurled Steel Handle - 18A"
brand: "starrett"
price: "21.69 OMR"
currency: OMR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Starrett"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.om/products/31118051-starrett-steel-automatic-center-punch-with-adjustable-stroke-5-length
store_origin: OM
region: Oman
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# Consistent, precise marking every strike Adjustable force for tailored precision Durable corrosion-resistant steel build Starrett Steel Automatic Center Punch with Adjustable Stroke - 5" Length, 9/16" Punch Diameter, Lightweight, Knurled Steel Handle - 18A

**Brand:** starrett
**Price:** 21.69 OMR
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎯 Mark your spot with precision and power—because every detail counts.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Starrett Steel Automatic Center Punch with Adjustable Stroke - 5" Length, 9/16" Punch Diameter, Lightweight, Knurled Steel Handle - 18A by starrett
- **How much does it cost?** 21.69 OMR with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.om](https://www.desertcart.com.om/products/31118051-starrett-steel-automatic-center-punch-with-adjustable-stroke-5-length)

## Best For

- starrett enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted starrett brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Built to Outlast:** Crafted from corrosion-resistant alloy steel, this punch withstands heavy-duty use without wear or seizing—trusted by pros for thousands of hits.
- • **Tailor Your Impact:** Knurled cap lets you adjust stroke force to perfectly mark metals, plastics, or wood with unmatched precision.
- • **Precision Every Time:** Spring tension ensures uniform depth and size of each mark, eliminating guesswork and boosting your workflow accuracy.
- • **Versatile Workshop Essential:** Ideal for metalworking, manufacturing, aerospace, electronics, and more—this punch is the go-to tool for pinpoint hole location across materials.
- • **Effortless One-Handed Operation:** Automatic internal mechanism delivers a strike with just downward pressure—no hammer needed, freeing your other hand for stability.

## Overview

The Starrett Steel Automatic Center Punch (5" length, 9/16" diameter) features a corrosion-resistant alloy steel body with an adjustable stroke mechanism for precise, consistent marking without a hammer. Its knurled handle ensures a secure grip, while the automatic internal mechanism delivers reliable strikes on metals, plastics, and wood. Trusted by professionals for durability and accuracy, this tool excels in demanding industrial and manufacturing environments.

## Description

Product Description The Starrett Automatic Center Punch with Adjustable Stroke features a lightweight, knurled steel handle for a positive grip and easy handling. 125mm (5") Length, 14mm 9/16" Diameter. Starrett punches are of the highest quality on earth. As simply as they are, punches are designed for specific applications. The drives are heat treated and seasoned to absorb repetitive shock. Punches are available in a variety of types like drive pin, center, nail set, and others. Starrett tools are essential for the many products that are measured, cut, formed or assembled. They are used in a broad range of manufacturing facilities as an essential part of metalworking, the manufacturing of durable goods, for working with exotic materials and in a wide variety of traditional and newer industries such as electronics, aerospace, energy and many others. The L.S. Starrett Company, founded in 1880, manufactures more than 5,000 variations of Precision Tools, Gages, Measuring Instruments and Saw Blades for industrial, professional and consumer markets worldwide. From the Manufacturer An all-steel punch that automatically strikes a blow when downward pressure is applied. No hammer is required, making one hand always free to steady the work.

Review: 5,056 TOTAL PUNCHES; DURABLE, RUGGED, USA QUALITY - So let me tell you a story. I work in the automation industry for warehouses and mailing. I had to assemble 79 pulleys with flanges on both sides that needed to be pressed down and swaged. Unfortunately the tool they had does not work well at all and I had to resort to manually punching 8 points around the flange both sides to ensure it stayed properly and securely in place. That's 16 points per pulley x 79 = 1,264 hits x 3-4 hits per initial hit to ensure the material went over the flange to hold it in place. Thats a whopping total of roughly 5,056 total hits in a 8 hour shift. NOT ONCE did the punch seize up or give me any trouble. the tip still retains its sharp point and the punch still works smoothly and effortlessly compared to the junk one at my job they gave me originally that at every 3-4 presses it would seize up and not want to follow through. If this doesn't scream quality and durability then I don't know what does. Starrett know what they are doing and do it well. Fantastic tool, it won't let you down.
Review: Good tool - Quality that is expected from Starrett.

## Features

- Heavy Duty - The Automatic Center Punch is made from steel that resists corrosion, wear and tear. It is durable and can provide users with satisfying results.
- Automatic Mechanism - The Starrett Center Punch has an internal mechanism that automatically strikes a blow when downward pressure is applied, making it easy to use in any workshop application.
- Adjustable Force - The force of the blow can be adjusted when used for different materials by turning the knurled cap. With this setting, it can create a perfect mark on any surface.
- Precision Marking - The spring tension which regulates the blow provides a constant point with each strike, ensuring uniformity in depth and size for each setting. This makes it the perfect tool for precision marking.
- Wide Range of Application - This tool can help you make a small indentation to accurately spot the location of a hole in metals, plastics, wood, and other machinable materials.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0006J4Q64 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #26,091 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #14 in Center Punches |
| Brand | Starrett |
| Color | Silver/Black |
| Date First Available | April 1, 2006 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00049659501209 |
| Hole Count | 1 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 0.19 ounces |
| Item model number | 18A |
| Manufacturer | STAKF |
| Material | Alloy Steel |
| Operation Mode | Automatic |
| Product Dimensions | 1 x 1.1 x 5.5 inches |
| UPC | 723434165472 049659501209 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Starrett
- **Color:** Silver/Black
- **Hole Count:** 1
- **Item Weight:** 0.19 Ounces
- **Material:** Alloy Steel

## Images

![Starrett Steel Automatic Center Punch with Adjustable Stroke - 5" Length, 9/16" Punch Diameter, Lightweight, Knurled Steel Handle - 18A - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/416U90Kzh6L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this item made in the USA?**
A: The Company that makes this tool (L.S. Starrett Co.), is based out of Athol, MA. 
Looks like it is a fine crafted tool that I will be passing on to my son some day.
The tool itself is not stamped "Made in the USA", but is stamped with the company
name and the model number. You can see the craftsmanship
put into this tool. I think that you will be very happy with it.

**Q: If i was only looking to purchase one size center punch wood this be a good size to go with?**
A: This is the smallest of the Starrett punches. It works well on soft and thin metals as well as wood. 18c is larger and works better for harder metals and is also easier to hold.

**Q: Will this work on tempered auto glass?**
A: It will shatter tempered glass.

**Q: Which center punch breaks Bullet proof**
A: None break bullet proof glass because of how that glass is made and it thick glass hence the name “Bullet Proof”.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5,056 TOTAL PUNCHES; DURABLE, RUGGED, USA QUALITY
*by F***K on February 4, 2025*

So let me tell you a story. I work in the automation industry for warehouses and mailing. I had to assemble 79 pulleys with flanges on both sides that needed to be pressed down and swaged. Unfortunately the tool they had does not work well at all and I had to resort to manually punching 8 points around the flange both sides to ensure it stayed properly and securely in place. That's 16 points per pulley x 79 = 1,264 hits x 3-4 hits per initial hit to ensure the material went over the flange to hold it in place. Thats a whopping total of roughly 5,056 total hits in a 8 hour shift. NOT ONCE did the punch seize up or give me any trouble. the tip still retains its sharp point and the punch still works smoothly and effortlessly compared to the junk one at my job they gave me originally that at every 3-4 presses it would seize up and not want to follow through. If this doesn't scream quality and durability then I don't know what does. Starrett know what they are doing and do it well. Fantastic tool, it won't let you down.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good tool
*by P***R on December 25, 2025*

Quality that is expected from Starrett.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great tool easy to use
*by C***O on September 13, 2025*

Works great and leaves a nice guide hole.

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