{"product_id":"rugged-12-inch-center-punch-6-inch-long-heat-treat","title":"Rugged 1\/2 Inch Center Punch, 6 Inch Long, Heat-Treated High-Carbon Steel Point For Sharpness And Durability, Black Finish, 1\/2-Inch Shank, Made In USA, Ideal For Marking And Pilot Holes On Metal Projects","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eRugged 1\/2 Inch Center Punch for Metal Marking (1 pc)\u003cbr\u003e\n✔️ 1\/2-inch shank, 6-in length, heat-treated high-carbon steel \u003cp\u003eThe rugged center punch is a hand tool used to mark metal surfaces and create a starting point for drills. It’s a staple in machine shops, fabrication setups, and DIY metalworking workflows for precise pilot holes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e✅ 1\/2-inch shank diameter \u003cbr\u003e✅ 6-inch overall length \u003cbr\u003e✅ Heat-treated high-carbon steel for sharpness and durability \u003cbr\u003e✅ Black corrosion-resistant finish for metalworking environments \u003cbr\u003e✅ Made in USA for reliable quality\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e💡 What is a center punch used for in metalworking and why choose a heat-treated high-carbon steel version?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEssential for starting drill holes and marking metal, it's handy for daily shop use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n- Creates a precise indentation to guide bits \u003cbr\u003e\n- Hardened steel maintains the punch tip sharpness longer \u003cbr\u003e\n- US-made construction supports dependable performance \u003cbr\u003e\n- Black finish resists corrosion in shop conditions \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Amazon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48157906108651,"sku":"VXB0002RI82S","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/3268\/0683\/files\/61apbMKH8QL.jpg?v=1777435753","url":"https:\/\/vxb.com\/products\/rugged-12-inch-center-punch-6-inch-long-heat-treat","provider":"VXB Bearings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}