How is a center punch different from a prick punch?
A prick punch has a steeper angle (60 deg or less) compared to about a 90 degree tip on center punches. The center punch’s goal is to create a large enough hole to capture the cutting edges of a drill bit. The goal of a prick punch is to leave a small, precisely placed hole that can be used to make further measurements or markings from, such as scribing a circumference with a divider (compass). For holes that require a fair amount of precision, the prick punch can be used to make a starter dimple that is then enlarged with the center punch. It’s slightly easier to align the smaller point on a prick punch.
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