Enderes quality

[NoahG]

I needed a new 3/8” shaft center punch so I thought I’d try Enderes this time. The Wilde I’ve been using has held up well but the mushrooming is becoming too much.

So I grabbed a few off eBay and when they showed up I was not impressed. Clearly ground freehand, very uneven and off center. Is this typical of their current production? I want to support an American company, especially one saved from bankruptcy, but if this is their quality I can’t do it.






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[rlitman]

Every punch I own has a freehand ground tip. It may not have started out that way, but they always end up that way.

 

[jasonphelps]

I'm less than impressed with my Enderes tools also. I want to like them and try to support USA made products but I have to be honest.
Same goes for USA made Dasco I've owned.

 

[rlitman]

Ugh, Dasco is ****. But their issue is using **** steel. My Enderes punches and chisels are by no means the prettiest, but the steel is fairly good.

 

[Professional Tool User]

I've only ever really used Snap off, Proto, and Mayhew punches and chisels on a regular basis, but I wouldn't be too picky. As long as the quality of the steel is decent, you're good to go. You're going to have to re sharpen the centre punch tip anyways by hand.

 

[spike99250]

A little tip for sharpening them. Chuck them up in a drill and run it in the opposite direction your grinding wheel or belt is turning.

 

[ChevyEFI]

How far off center is the point-tip?

 

[woody 73]

Some information for you on this nice Wednesday night in case you are interested:

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=344543&highlight=enderes

 

[Farmall450]

I've always found the finish to be rough but the quality to be excellent. Like others have said, it's a striking tool (or a tool that gets struck).