{"product_id":"shop-grade-center-punch-for-metal-marking-and-star","title":"Shop-Grade Center Punch For Metal Marking And Starting Drills, 1\/2 Inch Body, 5\/16 Inch Point, Hex Shank, Shot Blast Finish, 6 Inch Overall Length, Made In USA","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eShop-Grade Center Punch for Metal Marking and Starting Drills\u003cbr\u003e\n✔️ 1\/2 in body, 5\/16 in point, hex shank, 6 in overall length, Made in USA \u003cp\u003eThis center punch is used to pierce or mark a starting point for drills in metal and other materials. It’s a common tool in metalworking shops, machining setups, and DIY projects where precise hole starts matter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e✅ Overall length: 6 in (152 mm)\u003cbr\u003e✅ Body size: 1\/2 in (12.7 mm) hex profile\u003cbr\u003e✅ Point size: 5\/16 in (7.94 mm)\u003cbr\u003e✅ Finish: Shot blast finish\u003cbr\u003e✅ Made in USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e💡 What is a center punch used for in metalworking and why choose a shop-grade center punch with hex shank for starting drills?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt is a handy tool for marking and starting holes to guide drilling and prevent wandering. \u003cbr\u003e- Creates a precise indentation to guide the drill\u003cbr\u003e- Hex shank provides a secure grip in standard chucks\u003cbr\u003e- Shot blast finish resists wear in busy shop environments\u003cbr\u003e- Made in USA quality control supports durability\u003c\/p\u003e✝️\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Amazon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49045366276331,"sku":"VXB000I1HFSQ","price":43.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/3268\/0683\/files\/61Wqrzm-kJL.jpg?v=1783943847","url":"https:\/\/vxb.com\/products\/shop-grade-center-punch-for-metal-marking-and-star","provider":"VXB Bearings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}