centerpunch
Metal dimple maker
A centerpunch is a pointed metal tool used to make a small indentation in a surface, typically to mark where a drill bit should go.
The dimple keeps the bit from wandering.
As a verb, to centerpunch is to strike with this tool: Centerpunch the mark before drilling.
Also spelled center punch.
Inward cut or setback
- dimpleFacial skin depression
- pilotOne who steers aircraft
- guideLeader or instruction book
- locatorThing that finds position
target · reference · alignment · layout · positioning · spot · dot · crosshair
Tool for striking nails
- malletSoft-headed striking tool
- awlPointed piercing implement
- hardened steelHeat-treated ferrous alloy
- strikingNoticeably impressive
tip · point · hand tool · machinist · toolbox · spring-loaded · automatic · manual
Pre-drilled screw channel
- bitSmall amount or portion
- boringFailing to engage interest
- drill pressStationary boring machine
- twist drillSpiraled metal-boring tool
shank · chuck · metalwork · machining · accuracy · precision
Degree of correctness
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
- measurementDetermining size or amount
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
exactness · micrometer · gauge · dimension · specification · meticulousness · geometry · craftsmanship
indentation
Inward cut or setback
locator · target · reference · alignment · layout · positioning · spot · dot · crosshair · scribe
hammer
Tool for striking nails
- malletSoft-headed striking tool
- awlPointed piercing implement
- hardened steelHeat-treated ferrous alloy
striking · tip · point · hand tool · machinist · toolbox · spring-loaded · automatic · manual · workshop
pilot hole
Pre-drilled screw channel
- bitSmall amount or portion
- boringFailing to engage interest
- drill pressStationary boring machine
twist drill · shank · chuck · metalwork · machining · accuracy · precision
accuracy
Degree of correctness
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
- measurementDetermining size or amount
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
calibration · exactness · micrometer · gauge · dimension · specification · meticulousness · geometry · craftsmanship · engineering
sheet metal
Thin flat industrial panels
- fabricationDeliberately untrue statement
- steelCarbon-hardened iron alloy
- machiningSubtractive metalworking process
lathe · mill · layout · forging · smithing · riveting · metal fabrication · welding · benchwork · toolmaking
centerpunchfiller
Substance closing gaps
putty knife · burnisher · polisher · sander · grinder
centerpunchball-peen hammer
Tool with rounded striking face
spot welder · rivet · nail set
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