--- product_id: 31118051 title: "Starrett Steel Automatic Center Punch, 5\" Length, 9/16\" Punch Diameter | With Adjustable Stroke, Lightweight, Knurled Steel Handle, 18A" brand: "starrett" price: "¥11560" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/31118051-starrett-steel-automatic-center-punch-5-length-9-16-punch store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # Precision marking consistency Adjustable force control Automatic strike mechanism Starrett Steel Automatic Center Punch, 5" Length, 9/16" Punch Diameter | With Adjustable Stroke, Lightweight, Knurled Steel Handle, 18A **Brand:** starrett **Price:** ¥11560 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎯 Mark your spot like a pro — precision that hits the mark every time! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Starrett Steel Automatic Center Punch, 5" Length, 9/16" Punch Diameter | With Adjustable Stroke, Lightweight, Knurled Steel Handle, 18A by starrett - **How much does it cost?** ¥11560 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/31118051-starrett-steel-automatic-center-punch-5-length-9-16-punch) ## Best For - starrett enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted starrett brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Trusted by Industry Leaders:** Starrett’s legacy of quality makes this punch a must-have for professionals and makers alike. - • **Effortless Precision Every Time:** Automatic internal mechanism delivers consistent, repeatable strikes with just a press. - • **Durability That Outlasts Projects:** Crafted from corrosion-resistant alloy steel built to withstand heavy-duty use. - • **Ergonomic Grip for Maximum Control:** Lightweight knurled steel handle ensures a secure hold and fatigue-free operation. - • **Tailored Impact for Every Material:** Knurled cap lets you fine-tune strike force for flawless marks on metal, wood, or plastic. ## Overview The Starrett Steel Automatic Center Punch 18A is a 5-inch, corrosion-resistant alloy steel tool featuring an automatic internal mechanism that delivers consistent strikes with adjustable force. Its knurled steel handle offers a secure grip, making it ideal for precision marking on metals, plastics, and wood. Trusted by professionals across manufacturing, aerospace, and electronics, this punch ensures durable, repeatable performance with easy maintenance and a one-year warranty. ## Description Internal mechanism delivers a precise blow with downward pressure. Point can be quickly removed for regrinding or replacement, ensuring long-lasting performance. Knurled cap regulates strike force intensity, while constant spring tension ensures consistent depth and size of marks at every setting, delivering reliable results across repeated use. The Starrett Automatic Center Punch with Adjustable Stroke features a lightweight, knurled steel handle for a positive grip and easy handling. Starrett punches are of the highest quality on earth. As simply as they are, punches are designed for specific applications. The drives are heat treated and seasoned to absorb repetitive shock. Punches are available in a variety of types like drive pin, center, nail set, and others. Starrett tools are essential for the many products that are measured, cut, formed or assembled. They are used in a broad range of manufacturing facilities as an essential part of metalworking, the manufacturing of durable goods, for working with exotic materials and in a wide variety of traditional and newer industries such as electronics, aerospace, energy and many others. 18A 18AA 18C 818 117AA 117B 264E ## Features - Heavy Duty - The Automatic Center Punch is made from steel that resists corrosion, wear and tear. It is durable and can provide users with satisfying results. - Automatic Mechanism - The Starrett Center Punch has an internal mechanism that automatically strikes a blow when downward pressure is applied, making it easy to use in any workshop application. - Adjustable Force - The force of the blow can be adjusted when used for different materials by turning the knurled cap. With this setting, it can create a perfect mark on any surface. - Precision Marking - The spring tension which regulates the blow provides a constant point with each strike, ensuring uniformity in depth and size for each setting. This makes it the perfect tool for precision marking. - Wide Range of Application - This tool can help you make a small indentation to accurately spot the location of a hole in metals, plastics, wood, and other machinable materials. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Asin | B0006J4Q64 | | Best Sellers Rank | #29,458 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #12 in Center Punches | | Brand Name | Starrett | | Color | Silver/Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (3,785) 4.7 out of 5 stars | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00049659501209 | | Hole Count | 1 | | Item Weight | 5.4 g | | Manufacturer | STAKF | | Material Type | Alloy Steel | | Model | 18A | | Number Of Items | 1 | | Number Of Packs | 1 | | Operation Mode | Automatic | | Part Number | 18A | | Pin Hole Diameter | 14.29 millimeters | | Sheet Count | 1 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Upc | 723434165472 049659501209 | | Warranty Description | One Year on defects in material and workmanship | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Starrett - **Color:** Silver/Black - **Hole Count:** 1 - **Item Weight:** 0.19 Ounces - **Material:** Alloy Steel ## Images ![Starrett Steel Automatic Center Punch, 5" Length, 9/16" Punch Diameter | With Adjustable Stroke, Lightweight, Knurled Steel Handle, 18A - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/416U90Kzh6L.jpg) ![Starrett Steel Automatic Center Punch, 5" Length, 9/16" Punch Diameter | With Adjustable Stroke, Lightweight, Knurled Steel Handle, 18A - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/612OuMFe7TL.jpg) ![Starrett Steel Automatic Center Punch, 5" Length, 9/16" Punch Diameter | With Adjustable Stroke, Lightweight, Knurled Steel Handle, 18A - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/11ulAwYIuPL.jpg) ![Starrett Steel Automatic Center Punch, 5" Length, 9/16" Punch Diameter | With Adjustable Stroke, Lightweight, Knurled Steel Handle, 18A - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51I5dKINXQL.jpg) ![Starrett Steel Automatic Center Punch, 5" Length, 9/16" Punch Diameter | With Adjustable Stroke, Lightweight, Knurled Steel Handle, 18A - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51snvkjkJ3L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is this item made in the USA?** A: The Company that makes this tool (L.S. Starrett Co.), is based out of Athol, MA. Looks like it is a fine crafted tool that I will be passing on to my son some day. The tool itself is not stamped "Made in the USA", but is stamped with the company name and the model number. You can see the craftsmanship put into this tool. I think that you will be very happy with it. **Q: If i was only looking to purchase one size center punch wood this be a good size to go with?** A: This is the smallest of the Starrett punches. It works well on soft and thin metals as well as wood. 18c is larger and works better for harder metals and is also easier to hold. **Q: Will this work on tempered auto glass?** A: It will shatter tempered glass. **Q: Which center punch breaks Bullet proof** A: None break bullet proof glass because of how that glass is made and it thick glass hence the name “Bullet Proof”. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect automatic punch *by on Reviewed in the United States March 25, 2026* High quality, durable, easy to use, and does exactly what I need for a fair price. Ive used it on hardened steel, mild steel, aluminum, etc, never an issue. Knurling adds a lot of grip on it even when your hands are oily. Can't go wrong with Starrett. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5,056 TOTAL PUNCHES; DURABLE, RUGGED, USA QUALITY *by on Reviewed in the United States February 4, 2025* So let me tell you a story. I work in the automation industry for warehouses and mailing. I had to assemble 79 pulleys with flanges on both sides that needed to be pressed down and swaged. Unfortunately the tool they had does not work well at all and I had to resort to manually punching 8 points around the flange both sides to ensure it stayed properly and securely in place. That's 16 points per pulley x 79 = 1,264 hits x 3-4 hits per initial hit to ensure the material went over the flange to hold it in place. Thats a whopping total of roughly 5,056 total hits in a 8 hour shift. NOT ONCE did the punch seize up or give me any trouble. the tip still retains its sharp point and the punch still works smoothly and effortlessly compared to the junk one at my job they gave me originally that at every 3-4 presses it would seize up and not want to follow through. If this doesn't scream quality and durability then I don't know what does. Starrett know what they are doing and do it well. Fantastic tool, it won't let you down. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great tool *by on Reviewed in the United States June 26, 2026* This thing's great I use the hell out of it saves me hundreds of hammer strikes ## Frequently Bought Together - Starrett Steel Automatic Center Punch with Adjustable Stroke - 5" (125mm) Length, 9/16" (14mm) Punch Diameter, Lightweight, Knurled Steel Handle - 18A - Starrett Steel Automatic Center Punch with Adjustable Stroke - 5-1/4" (130mm) Length, 11/16" (17mm) Punch Diameter, Lightweight, Knurled Steel Handle - 18C - Starrett Automatic Center Punch with Hardened Steel Metal - 100mm Length, 11mm Punch Diameter Tapered Point - 18AA --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/31118051-starrett-steel-automatic-center-punch-5-length-9-16-punch](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/31118051-starrett-steel-automatic-center-punch-5-length-9-16-punch) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-08-15*