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Center Punch - How to Repair and Maintain Your Center Punch (Step-by-Step) – EQUIP Video Series

A center punch is a precision hand tool used to mark drilling points on metal or other hard materials. By creating a small indentation, it prevents the drill bit from slipping and ensures accurate positioning. Over time, the tip can become dull or deformed, and the striking head may mushroom from repeated hammer blows. In this step-by-step EQUIP video, you will learn how to repair, maintain, and restore your center punch so it remains accurate and safe to use. In this video you will learn how to: • Inspect the tip and striking head for wear or damage • Clean and remove rust from the tool body • Grind off mushrooming on the striking end • Reshape and sharpen the tip correctly • Check the hardness and integrity of the steel • Ensure safe and proper handling • Test the center punch for precise marking A well-maintained center punch ensures accurate drilling and reduces the risk of slipping or damaging the workpiece. However, proper reshaping and maintenance of the tip are not always taught. This video shows you exactly how to bring your center punch back to dependable working condition. ⸻ About Gered Gereedschap & EQUIP Gered Gereedschap is a Dutch NGO that has supported technical vocational training and craftsmanship in Africa for over 40 years. We believe that practical skills and good tools are key to building a sustainable, independent livelihood. In Africa we work under the name EQUIP, supporting vocational institutes and (start-up) craftspeople with tools, machines, training, and practical knowledge. Our goal is to strengthen skills, improve opportunities for employment, and empower people to build a future through their craft. This video is part of the EQUIP Tool Repair & Maintenance video series, developed together with local craftspeople in Africa and volunteers in the Netherlands. By sharing accessible and applicable repair knowledge, we help ensure that tools last longer, perform better, and contribute to safer and higher-quality work. For more information, visit www.equip.ngo