Veritas Optical Center Punch
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Introductory offer. Until March 9, save 20% on the optical center punch. After this date, the price will be $32.50. Offer subject to stock availability.
Skilled machinists always use a center punch before drilling, as the dimple created by the punch holds the bit point true. With wood there is an advantage to using a center punch; it creates a small crater that readily centers a brad- or split-point drill. The Veritas Optical Center Punch simplifies the procedure at the same time as it substantially increases accuracy.
After you have carefully marked your spot, place the punch base and optical post over the spot, adjust it until the crosshairs on the 8X magnifying post are exactly on the mark, then replace the post with the A2 hardened steel punch and tap the punch with a hammer. A high-friction O-ring in the base keeps it from moving during this exchange, ensuring near-perfect accuracy. The stable base also ensures an accurate mark without the grain-following that may occur with awls or standard punches. It is simplicity itself to use.
Beautifully executed, it is functional workshop jewellery.
Highly recommended. Made in Canada.
This is a reboot of the original optical center punch we designed and first produced in 2001. A victim of COVID product line rationalization, it was last sold in 2020 for 64.50. This stainless-steel version adds an elegant rope knurl to the base and crown of the 1 1/4" diameter punch body.
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Veritas Optical Center Punch
Introductory offer. Until March 9, save 20% on the optical center punch. After this date, the price will be $32.50. Offer subject to stock availability.
Skilled machinists always use a center punch before drilling, as the dimple created by the punch holds the bit point true. With wood there is an advantage to using a center punch; it creates a small crater that readily centers a brad- or split-point drill. The Veritas Optical Center Punch simplifies the procedure at the same time as it substantially increases accuracy.
After you have carefully marked your spot, place the punch base and optical post over the spot, adjust it until the crosshairs on the 8X magnifying post are exactly on the mark, then replace the post with the A2 hardened steel punch and tap the punch with a hammer. A high-friction O-ring in the base keeps it from moving during this exchange, ensuring near-perfect accuracy. The stable base also ensures an accurate mark without the grain-following that may occur with awls or standard punches. It is simplicity itself to use.
Beautifully executed, it is functional workshop jewellery.
Highly recommended. Made in Canada.
This is a reboot of the original optical center punch we designed and first produced in 2001. A victim of COVID product line rationalization, it was last sold in 2020 for 64.50. This stainless-steel version adds an elegant rope knurl to the base and crown of the 1 1/4" diameter punch body.
