No. 18
Series
Automatic Center Punch
with adjustable stroke
Punches and Nail Sets for machinists, builders and carpenters
These punches and nail sets are universally used, but most often by machinists
and carpenters. They are well-proportioned for ease of use. The specially
selected tool steel is hardened and tempered to the proper hardness. All
of them feature nicely knurled finger grips for ease of handling. A special
tempering process makes the head less likely to fracture from a hard,
off-center blow. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN USING STRIKING
AND STRUCK TOOLS.
Rugged automatic punches have all-steel handles and parts.
These punches have a mechanism that automatically strikes a blow when
downward pressure is applied. No hammer is required, making one hand always
free to steady the work.
The adjustable knurled cap regulates the force of the
blow. Should a heavy mark be required, the cap is screwed down. Progressively
lighter marks are obtained by turning the cap upward. The tension of the
spring, which regulates the blow is constant, so marks made by the point
are uniform in depth and size for each setting. The point can be easily
removed for regrinding and/or replacement. All sizes are identical in
style, differing only in the striking power.
The heavy-duty No. 18C model is capable of striking a
much heavier blow than the other sizes and has a one-piece point and shank
which may also be easily resharpened or replaced.
Spacing Attachment for Starrett No. 18B Center Punch
No. 18SB
This handy attachment is used with our No. 18B Automatic
Center Punch for accurately spacing center distances. It can be instantly
screwed into the No. 18B Punch shank in place of the regular point. It
quickly spaces distances within its range. The locating point is frictionally
held and easily replaced. Range is 1/8-1 3/4" (3-44 mm). |
