General 89 Punch
- Punch
- More reviewed than 76%
General's No. 89 covers the basic job of marking a drill point, though the listing itself offers little else to judge it by.
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How it ranks among the 176 punches we track
4.4★ across 1,000 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
1,000 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand 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: limited - incomplete product information.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
Marking a clean starting point before drilling is the whole job of General Tools' No. 89 punch. Beyond the model name and category, this listing provides no dimensions, material, or weight for the tool.
General Tools has sold marking and center punches under similar model numbers for a long time, and the No. 89 sits in that family. Without a spec sheet or seller description on this listing, exact tip type, length, and material are not confirmed.
- General Tools brand
- Model No. 89
- Punches category
- No further spec data provided
Who it's for
Woodworkers and metalworkers who want a basic punch for marking drill points and already trust the General Tools brand. Not a fit for buyers who need confirmed dimensions or tip hardness before ordering.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Recognized General Tools brand
- Fits the basic use case of marking a drill start point
- No dimensions or material listed
- No description or reviews to confirm quality
Performance notes
As a punch, its job is to seat a starting dent so a drill bit does not skate across the surface. No length, tip diameter, or material spec is listed to evaluate beyond that basic function.
Specifications
| Brand | General |
|---|---|
| Model | 89 |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in punches.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| General 89 PunchThis product | 4.4 / 5 | 1,000 | 2.7 / 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 89
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What is the General 89 used for?
It is a punch used to mark a starting point before drilling, keeping the bit from wandering.
What size is the General 89 punch?
The listing does not provide length or tip diameter.