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Your cart is empty.The Starrett 816 are the punches to use when precise positioning of a point or an intersection of lines is required. The points are carefully ground to the correct taper, which is sharper than the normal center punch. This allows exact placement of the point, providing sharp impressions. Starrett Precision Measuring Tools have been the standard for high quality dimensional measuring tools since 1880. 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.
RI MIKE
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2025
Extremely good quality tool Sharp and stay Sharp you get what you pay for
R. C. Lobo
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 26, 2024
100% recommended, top notch quality item.
Skugelstadt
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2023
This thing is so finely made…. I mean the knurling detail and overall quality is just amazing. I can’t afford the best of everything in life, but once in awhile it’s nice to treat yourself to a tool that just far exceeds industry standards.
Lucylu
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2023
Punching bigger hole needed
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2021
This small diameter fine point Starret punch works fine and quality seems good.
J Osborne
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2021
In recent years I've been surprised at some of the changes at Starrett and some of what they let out the door as acceptable but their punches are all still up to snuff and I've retooled with several new ones from them recently. Easier to just buy a prick instead of regrinding a center punch as I've often done. I do wish they offered some punches with a squared body or head, something less likely to roll away when bumped. But these are still great, and a low-angle prick punch is often worth the extra couple seconds' use before a center punch when placement accuracy is high on the list of importance.
Retired Old Fart
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2020
I need to drill out some nailheads but I could not locate my center or prick punches. So, I went to Home Depot but could not locate anything that I could use. In fact, I went to 2 Home Depot and still came home empty handed. They have nail sets which have flat points which I have. Using that on a nail head would just drive the nail deeper into the wood, not what I want at all. The website of Home Depot has limited selection. So, I search Amazon instead. I am glad that I did that. I was able to find this punch. I also got this punch delivered on the next day. Save yourself a trip if you need a prick punch, just order it here.The knurling seems to be cut instead of rolled which is understandable as the steel is rather hard. The whole punch looks made from a round steel rod. Very simple to made but appears to be well made. Just be careful as this punch could roll off the table or workbench. Other than that, this is exactly what I needed. I was able to mark drill starts on nailheads with ease. Always use the correct tools for the jobs and this would make life so much easier.BTW. I like that this punch came without any plastic retail package. It was just placed in a small envelope. Perfect.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2018
Looks and feel like an art piece. Very hard and sharp metal. Worked excellently so far, hopefully it stands up to repeated use.
dennis
Reviewed in Canada on November 10, 2018
I know its advertised as 4", so the ad is honest, but a 4" punch is (frustratingly) a little less than pocket size. I use it at work on unhardened steel plate with an 18oz ball peen hammer and it works fine, excellent quality, well made, holding its point fine, just small if you need to wear gloves while using it. I would definitely buy more starrett products based on the quality of the item i received, the quick delivery, and the overall hassle free purchase experience.
Vee
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 29, 2016
Beautifully engineered product without any pretensions. Pure practicality that feels good in the hand. Surprisingly reasonable price.
Steve Swift
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 21, 2015
I bought two of these punches. They are wonderful. My plan is to punch the ends of the tiny screws that hold my spectacles together. This will help prevent the screws coming loose. No more arms to falling off or lenses to falling out.
Jim White
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2014
Very small center punch. It's Starrett, so quality is assured. It arrived with a very sharp point and worked well on non-ferrous material. I would use it on most steel as well. Fits nicely in a smaller drill bit case.
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