General 806 Punch
- Punch
- Metal
- 0.7 ounces
- More reviewed than 72%
A basic, no-frills metal punch useful as a marking tool ahead of drilling, with its exact mechanism unconfirmed by the listing.
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How it ranks among the 176 punches we track
4.4★ across 807 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
807 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
50+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 176 punches we track - how the scorecard works · full punches data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
The General 806 is a single metal punch weighing about 0.704 ounces, sold as a Pack of 1. General Tools has long made marking and layout tools for hobbyists and tradespeople.
All-metal construction and its light weight point to a hand-struck punch meant for marking or starting a hole before drilling, though the listing does not confirm whether it is a spring-loaded automatic type or one you tap with a hammer.
- All metal construction
- Weighs under an ounce
- Sold as a single Pack of 1
- From General Tools, a layout tools brand
Who it's for
Hobbyists and tradespeople who need a simple punch for metalworking or woodworking layout work. Not for buyers wanting an automatic center punch confirmed by spec.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- All metal construction
- Lightweight and pocket sized
- Sold individually, no unwanted extras
- No set or case included
- Mechanism, manual or automatic, is not confirmed in the spec sheet
Performance notes
At 0.7 ounces this is a small hand tool, most likely struck with a hammer to dent a starting point rather than a spring-loaded automatic model, though the data does not confirm the exact mechanism.
Specifications
| Brand | General |
|---|---|
| Model | 806 |
| Material | Metal |
| Item Weight | 0.7 ounces |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in punches.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| General 806 PunchThis product | 4.4 / 5 | 807 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Bostitch HP40 PunchBOSTITCH | 4.8 / 5 | 12,587 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Diyife KA1 PunchDiyife | 4.7 / 5 | 9,316 | 4.6 / 5 |
| NEIKO 02638A PunchNEIKO | 4.7 / 5 | 10,900 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Amazon KK0330 PunchAmazon | 4.7 / 5 | 11,786 | 4.5 / 5 |
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Questions about the General 806
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What is the General 806 made of?
Metal, per its listed material spec.
Does it come as a set?
No, it is listed as a Pack of 1, a single punch.