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product_id: 55706431
title: "Professional High Speed Steel Center Punch - Marks Hardened Steel & HARDOX 450 - True Tempered Tip - 3500 LBS Impact Force - Spring Punch"
brand: "spring tools"
price: "A$36"
currency: AUD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Spring Tools"
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# 3500 LBS impact force True tempered high-speed steel tip Made in USA premium quality Professional High Speed Steel Center Punch - Marks Hardened Steel & HARDOX 450 - True Tempered Tip - 3500 LBS Impact Force - Spring Punch

**Brand:** spring tools
**Price:** A$36
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Mark like a pro—no hammer needed, just pure impact precision!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Professional High Speed Steel Center Punch - Marks Hardened Steel & HARDOX 450 - True Tempered Tip - 3500 LBS Impact Force - Spring Punch by spring tools
- **How much does it cost?** A$36 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/55706431-professional-high-speed-steel-center-punch-marks-hardened-steel-hardox)

## Best For

- spring tools enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted spring tools brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Hammerless Efficiency:** Spring-loaded design eliminates drill wandering and reduces user fatigue
- • **Precision Power Punch:** 3500 lbs impact force delivers pinpoint accuracy without a hammer
- • **Proudly American Made:** Crafted with premium materials and patented design for professional reliability
- • **Versatile Metal Master:** Marks everything from mild steel to ultra-hard HARDOX 450 with ease
- • **Durable True Tempered Tip:** Maintains hardness after resharpening for long-lasting performance

## Overview

The Spring Tools Professional High Speed Steel Center Punch is a hammerless, spring-loaded marking tool engineered for professionals. Featuring a true tempered high-speed steel tip and delivering 3500 lbs of impact force, it effortlessly marks hardened metals including HARDOX 450. Made in the USA with premium materials, this compact tool ensures precise, durable, and consistent performance for metalworking, layout, and drilling tasks.

## Description

Force = Mass x Acceleration This has been a simple yet very powerful concept since Isaac Newton’s time. At Spring Tools, we create tools based on this principal. Our tools are about the size of a ball point pen yet have over 3500 lbs of striking impact and use no other outside force such as a hammer. Simple is good: The Spring Tool concept is designed to re-direct energy in a very concentrated area between (2) very strong carbon steel pieces that are permanently connected by a spring made out of high tensile strength music wire. So good that we guarantee our nail sets & center punches to be the best in the world. Easy to Use: Energy can be released in very small finessed tapping motions on precision work surfaces such as fine wood. Longer pulls can deliver a whopping impact that can drive a large box nail through a piece of lumber or center punch through cold rolled steel. The Old Way: All Spring Tool products are made with industrial grade materials and have been designed for the professional tool user. Our tools are designed and made in the U.S.A.

Review: Great tool. - Great tool. Well made USA i think. I've gone through 3 spring loaded dot punches, the ones that you push down on and they all have failed. I like this one because it is simple and no moving parts.
Review: Precision and Power: Spring Tools 28R45-1 Center Punch Review - Transitioning from traditional methods involving a hammer and a conventional steel punch, I've experienced a mix of outcomes, often marred by sliding punches that scratch surfaces or fail to make a significant indent. The Spring Tools 28R45-1 Hammerless Single Ended High-Speed Steel Center Punch marks a notable improvement in both design and functionality. Its hammerless operation not only streamlines the process but also significantly reduces the margin for error, providing a safer and more reliable method for marking metal surfaces. I've put this punch to the test on 10 gauge steel and can attest to its power and effectiveness, achieving clean, deep indents with minimal effort. Despite its strengths, there's a lingering concern about the potential for pinching my finger in the steel coil mechanism during use. While this hasn't occurred, the possibility remains a slight drawback in an otherwise excellent tool. This punch has proven to be a valuable addition to my toolkit, offering a blend of precision, power, and ease of use that traditional methods simply can't match.

## Features

- PROFESSIONAL HIGH SPEED STEEL DESIGN: Specially engineered center punch marks hardened steel, HARDOX 450, and all metals - perfect for professional metalworking
- UNIQUE TRUE TEMPERED TIP: Separately tempered tip maintains hardness even after resharpening - extends tool life and ensures consistent performance
- POWERFUL 3500 LBS IMPACT: Delivers precise marking force for accurate hole placement - eliminates drill wandering on hard surfaces, Automatic Center punch
- MADE IN USA QUALITY: Premium American-made high speed steel construction with patented design - built for professional daily use
- VERSATILE MARKING TOOL: Works on all materials from mild steel to hardened metals - ideal for precision layout, drilling, and design work

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000FK3W0K |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #37,621 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #20 in Center Punches |
| Brand | Spring Tools |
| Color | Black Oxide |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (922) |
| Date First Available | May 3, 2006 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00761751000212 |
| Grip Type | Smooth Wood |
| Handle Material | Alloy Steel |
| Head Material | High Speed Steel |
| Head Style | Flat |
| Included Components | Spring Tools Hammerless Single Ended High Speed Steel (HSS) Center Punch, 28R45-1 |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 1.76 ounces |
| Item model number | 28R45-1 |
| Manufacturer | Spring Tools |
| Measurement System | Metric |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Part Number | 28R45-1 |
| Product Dimensions | 4.5"L x 0.3"W x 0.3"Th |
| Special Features | {"language_tag": ["en"]}, {"manufacturer_part_number": ["7-6175100021-2"]}, {"rating_count": []}, {"variant_options": []} |
| Style | German |
| UPC | 784497019256 761751000212 |
| Warranty Description | Manufacturer Warranty |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Spring Tools
- **Color:** Black Oxide
- **Handle Material:** Alloy Steel
- **Head Material:** High Speed Steel
- **Product Dimensions:** 4.5"L x 0.3"W x 0.3"Th

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great tool.
*by T***C on November 15, 2025*

Great tool. Well made USA i think. I've gone through 3 spring loaded dot punches, the ones that you push down on and they all have failed. I like this one because it is simple and no moving parts.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Precision and Power: Spring Tools 28R45-1 Center Punch Review
*by Z***S on March 16, 2024*

Transitioning from traditional methods involving a hammer and a conventional steel punch, I've experienced a mix of outcomes, often marred by sliding punches that scratch surfaces or fail to make a significant indent. The Spring Tools 28R45-1 Hammerless Single Ended High-Speed Steel Center Punch marks a notable improvement in both design and functionality. Its hammerless operation not only streamlines the process but also significantly reduces the margin for error, providing a safer and more reliable method for marking metal surfaces. I've put this punch to the test on 10 gauge steel and can attest to its power and effectiveness, achieving clean, deep indents with minimal effort. Despite its strengths, there's a lingering concern about the potential for pinching my finger in the steel coil mechanism during use. While this hasn't occurred, the possibility remains a slight drawback in an otherwise excellent tool. This punch has proven to be a valuable addition to my toolkit, offering a blend of precision, power, and ease of use that traditional methods simply can't match.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 1000x Better than Brass Center Punches
*by D***. on February 2, 2021*

This tool is fantastic. It reminds me of those old spring door stops that prevent wall marring from door knobs. To make a center punch mark, use one hand to alight the pointy end where you want it. and use your other hand to pull the back of the spring and let go. It hits hard where ever you set the point. Every time. No more brass center punches that miss fire and drive you nuts (I'm looking at you hazard fraught). 2 interesting things about the tool. If you aren't careful and your hand aligning the pointy end slips, you will leave punch marks in the wrong spot. Be warned. Additionally, you can use this for more than center punching. If you need to hammer a really small nail, this will work in a pinch. I think there are versions that have a blunt end for doing just that (and for hammering out hinge pins). I will caution that extended use with this tool will mess up your fingers. Since I wasn't wearing gloves, my finger skin started peeling from all the repeated use holding the sharp edges of the tool. But otherwise, a couple punches here and there won't harm you (or if you are calloused over the years). I highly recommend this tool over a normal center punch.

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*Last updated: 2026-01-23*