Features
- Cuts up to 10 gauge mild steel
- Cuts up to 12 gauge stainless steel
- Splits slugs for easier punch and die disassembly
- Laser-etched size markings for easy identification
- Threads onto draw stud for punch and die setup
Specifications
| Size | 1 in |
| Material Capacity | Up to 10 gauge mild steel; up to 12 gauge stainless steel |
| Includes | 1 in knockout punch |
| Compatibility | Requires a compatible hydraulic knockout tool (sold separately) |
| Markings | Laser-etched size markings |
| Warranty | Not eligible for warranty |
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1-inch knockout punch for creating conduit holes. When used with a compatible hydraulic knockout tool, it cuts through up to 10 gauge mild steel and up to 12 gauge stainless steel. The punch has laser-etched size markings for identification.
Project Ideas
Business
Mobile Panel Knockout Service
Offer on-site punching of 1-inch conduit holes in electrical enclosures and control panels for electricians and builders. Provide layout, deburring, and grommet/bushing installation; charge per hole or per panel.
Pre-Punched Enclosure Panels
Fabricate and sell ready-to-use panels with standardized 1-inch knockouts for breweries, food trucks, solar combiner boxes, and maker projects. Offer custom patterns, material options, and quick turnaround.
Cable Management Plates and Grommet Kits
Manufacture small metal plates with 1-inch holes and include matching grommets or cord grips. Sell as kits for desks, server racks, and home studios via online marketplaces or wholesale to integrators.
Event and Hospitality Lantern Production
Batch-produce perforated lanterns and luminaries using 1-inch patterns for event rental companies, restaurants, and venues. Provide design variations (logos, patterns), finishes, and bulk pricing.
Knockout Tool Rental + Jig Package
Rent out a hydraulic knockout driver with the 1-inch punch along with layout jigs, deburring tools, and a quick-start guide. Upsell consumables (grommets, bushings) and offer optional delivery/pickup.
Creative
Industrial Lanterns from Reclaimed Metal
Punch repeating 1-inch holes into salvaged steel cans, panels, or tubing to create patterned lanterns or lamp shades. Add LED candles or bulbs inside for a perforated light effect; use grommets to soften edges and incorporate the split slugs as crescent accents.
Backlit Wall Art Panels
Design dot-matrix images or geometric patterns by punching 1-inch holes in sheet steel, then mount LEDs behind the panel for a dramatic, backlit display. Powder-coat or patina the metal for contrast.
Planters with Aeration and Drainage
Upcycle metal buckets or boxes into planters by adding 1-inch drainage holes on the bottom and side aeration holes. Fit rubber grommets or mesh screens to control soil loss while boosting root health.
Custom Cable-Pass Desktops
Build metal-topped desks or AV consoles and add clean 1-inch passthroughs for cables and conduit. Finish with snap-in grommets or cord grips to create tidy, industrial-style setups.
Wind Chimes and Mobiles
Collect the split slugs and link them as crescent-shaped elements in wind chimes or mobiles. Combine with punched plates as sound reflectors for a unique industrial art piece.