Automatic Center Punch

[spargo]

Can anyone recommend a good automatic center punch for enclosures?  I currently have a normal one requiring a hammer and it's slipped once or twice...not the best.  Preferably one I can buy online for a decent price. 

[jefe]

http://www.harborfreight.com/spring-loaded-center-punch-621.html

[davent]

I haven't had much luck with the hammer/punch or an automatic center punch but this optical punch resolved my issues.  http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.aspx?p=45502&cat=1,180,42311

dave

[Mark Hammer]

My spring-loaded centre-punch has been one of my favourite tools for several decades now.

[Hides-His-Eyes]

I had a cheap one and I hated it. Get a decent one.