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11/4/2015 11:15:53 AM EDT
Please suggest an automatic center punch. It will be used mainly for Ar assembly. It could possible see some limited heavier use. I see these things all over the board price wise.I want to spend enough to get it right the first.  However I don't want to overspend.
Thanks
11/4/2015 11:34:20 AM EDT
[#1]
The Harbor Freight ones work well enough and they're under $10.
11/4/2015 8:00:22 PM EDT
[#2]
HF is OK but Starrett is probably the best out there.
11/4/2015 8:21:40 PM EDT
[#3]
Starett or good name brand one. I have several. Turn out gear coat, trauma bag, tool,box, AR box,etc. Also look at the rescue me key chain. Seat belt cutter and window punch in a handy package, I know not AR related but good gear to have.
11/4/2015 8:32:44 PM EDT
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HF is OK but Starrett is probably the best out there.
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Listen to my Brother Grunt.
11/4/2015 8:56:27 PM EDT
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Please suggest an automatic center punch. It will be used mainly for Ar assembly. It could possible see some limited heavier use. I see these things all over the board price wise.I want to spend enough to get it right the first.  However I don't want to overspend.
Thanks
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I've assembled many ARs and I've never needed or used one.  are you planning on using it for staking? (I find a small Stanley Nail Set to work best)
11/4/2015 10:15:42 PM EDT
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Get your feet wet with the Harbor Freight automatic center punch.  It's $3 for crying out loud; worth buying just to see if you like it.  I like mine just fine, by the way.

For general use and especially for AR use, Starrett's 818 automatic center punch is a great buy.  It lists for $36 from Starrett, and you can find it for a bit less elsewhere.  It's what I will get when my HF punch decides it's time to retire.
11/4/2015 10:36:49 PM EDT
[#7]
I've got a box full of Starrett Precision Tool
11/5/2015 8:42:53 AM EDT
[#8]
run down to the local home depot. they're like $7-$13. cheap as hell.
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