NEIKO 02638A 5-Inch Automatic Center Punch for Metal, Adjustable Impact Spring Loaded Center Punch Tool, Spring Punch, Center Punch Spring Loaded, Auto Center Punch

I have some really nice awls that I use for marking places for holes. I do have a problem with drill bits not feeling the awl dimple. Looking for something else to make this easier I found this punch on line. For what it cost I couldn't be happier. It leaves a little bigger dimple and makes it much easier for drill bits to auto center in the mark. I am surprised how much I like and use this punch. It's earned a permanent place in my tool apron. After using it for five weeks, I would recommend this to anyone looking for a good punch.I use it in woodworking and it works perfectly.

pun intended, always intend your puns. anyway, you basically line up your center and press down. the rounded hand makes for much more comfortable use. it currently has a lot of power but we will see how well it holds up. i'm not quite getting how the adjustment works but for what i am doing its unnecessary, and probably user error.

Used this little tool installing new hardware on kitchen cabinets, couldn’t have finished the project without it, it makes drilling so much easier.

EDIT: Functional, I noted that they did not have markings, after using them for several weeks (in a well-lit shop) I finally noticed the orange stand has sizes molded faintly into them. These are quite difficult to read unless you tilt the case just right. The punches themselves do not have size markings on them. Perhaps, that’s the result of the price, which is affordable!

Nice kit for making gaskets

I'm a fix Projects Guys... so I'm not a Pro... tried it when arrived on some 1in square tubing (light stuff) think it was 1/8 -3/16... worked well

I needed a holepunch that would punch through cans. Originally I ordered a punch that advertised the ability to punch through thin metal. Perhaps they were talking about foil. The pink handles should have been a clue, I guess. It did not punch through cans. It was no Bueno.Went on another search and found these NEIKO punches. The pictures showed men punching through car metals. Excellent. I ordered.This punch is WONDERFUL. It punches through cans like butter, perfect clean holes, no sharp edges, and has sizes that fit my grommets. The handles are sized for a man's hand, but I can still use it with my small arthritic hands. I highly recommend.

Drill holes in metal in the right place. Works single-handed, vs a traditional punch which also needs an extra hand for the hammer.