DIYers and metalworkers who want a simple, well reviewed center punch to mark drill points.
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Buyers who need a multi pack should look elsewhere, since this listing is sold as a single unit (Pack of 1).
Material Metal
Weight 0.704 ounces
Size Pack of 1
Priced 59% below the category median ($16.02 across 33 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.4/5overall
Owner rating4.4/5
4.4 average across 807 owner ratings
Popularity3.3/5
807 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other hand tools and workshop hand tools we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
The General 806 is a metal center punch priced at $6.59 and sold as a single unit, listed as Pack of 1. It has picked up 807 reviews at a 4.4 star average, the largest review count in this batch of punches and clamps.
The listing specifies metal construction and an item weight of 0.704 ounces. Fifty units were bought in the past month, showing continued demand alongside the long review history.
For a basic, no frills center punch backed by a large review sample, the General 806 is a straightforward pick at a low price.
Pros
807 reviews at a 4.4 star average, the largest review count in this batch
Metal construction as listed in the specs
Low price at $6.59 for a single punch
Cons
Sold as a single unit (Pack of 1), not a set
No dimension spec beyond weight (0.704 ounces) is listed
Specifications
Material
Metal
Weight
0.704 ounces
Size
Pack of 1
Performance notes
With 807 reviews at 4.4 stars and 50 units bought in the past month, the General 806 shows both a long track record and continuing recent demand for a basic metal center punch.
What buyers say
A 4.4 star average across 807 reviews, plus 50 recent monthly purchases, points to consistent satisfaction with this punch doing its basic job.
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