Starrett 264G Centre Punch With Square Shank, 5" Length, 1/4" Tapered Point Diameter, 7/16" Square Thickness

• Centre punch with 5" length and 1/4" diameter tapered point makes a starter dimple to guide a drill bit
• Point is hardened steel for wear resistance
• Shank is tempered steel for strength
• Square shank will not roll when set down and is knurled for grip

The Starrett 264G centre punch is 5" long and has a 7/16" thick square shank with a 1/4" (6 mm) diameter tapered point. The punch has a tempered steel shank for strength and a hardened steel point for wear resistance. The shank is knurled for grip and has a square shape to prevent it from rolling when placed on a work surface. Centre punches make small dimple marks in a workpiece to help guide a drill bit. Manual centre punches have a metal shank with a point and are typically tapped with a ball-peen hammer to mark the material. Automatic centre punches have an internal spring mechanism that enables them to mark the material without using a hammer, leaving one hand free for steadying the work. The L.S. Starrett Company manufactures precision measuring tools, metrology and testing equipment and saw blade products. The company, founded in 1880, is headquartered in Athol, MA.