Features
- Punches up to 10 gauge mild steel and 12 gauge stainless steel
- Embedded magnets in dies for alignment on mild steel
- Crosshairs on dies for punch alignment
- Punches split slugs for easier disassembly after punching
- Punches thread onto a draw stud (draw stud sold separately) for setup
- TOUGHSYSTEM 2.0 case for storage and transport
- Laser-etched size markings on punches and dies
Specifications
| Opt Sku | DW-DCE6002K |
| Mpn | DCE6002K |
| Upc/Gtin | 885911796095 |
| Product Type | Knockout Tools |
| Product Line | 20V MAX |
| Power Method | Cordless (designed to be used with a compatible hydraulic knockout tool) |
| Package | Kit/Set |
| Voltage | 20V |
| Shipping Weight | 18.80 lb |
| Includes | ["TOUGHSYSTEM 2.0 case", "1/2\" knockout punch (DCE600012P)", "1/2\" knockout die (DCE600012D)", "3/4\" knockout punch (DCE600034P)", "3/4\" knockout die (DCE600034D)", "1\" knockout punch (DCE600100P)", "1\" knockout die (DCE600100D)", "1-1/4\" knockout punch (DCE600114P)", "1-1/4\" knockout die (DCE600114D)", "1-1/2\" knockout punch (DCE600112P)", "1-1/2\" knockout die (DCE600112D)", "2\" knockout punch (DCE600200P)", "2\" knockout die (DCE600200D)"] |
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Set of knockout punches and dies sized from 1/2" to 2" for making conduit holes. Dies have embedded magnets to help hold and align the punch on mild steel. Punches are designed to split slugs for easier removal. The kit is packaged in a TOUGHSYSTEM 2.0 case and is intended for use with a compatible hydraulic knockout tool (sold separately).
Project Ideas
Business
Mobile Knockout Service for Trades
Offer on-site conduit knockout services to electricians, solar installers, and HVAC techs. You show up, measure, and punch perfect holes (1/2"–2") in panels, gutters, and enclosures up to 10 ga mild steel or 12 ga stainless. Charge per hole plus a setup fee; the embedded magnets and crosshairs reduce errors and rework.
Pre-Punched Enclosures E-Commerce
Sell pre-configured or custom-punched junction boxes, NEMA enclosures, and blank faceplates online. Customers submit hole sizes/locations via a template; you punch clean, deburred openings and ship ready-to-wire parts. Upsell grommets, cable glands, and labeling; keep batch templates for fast repeat orders.
Van/Vehicle Upfitting Cutout Packages
Partner with van conversion shops to provide precise holes for switches, cable glands, water fill ports, and ventilation in steel panels and aftermarket boxes. Offer standard layout bundles (e.g., solar pass-through, light bar wiring) and on-demand custom punches with documented measurements and QC photos.
Tool Rental with Guided Templates
Rent the knockout kit with a compatible hydraulic driver and include magnetic layout guides, hole size charts, and video tutorials. Offer weekend rates and a consumables/deposit model. This taps DIY electricians and makers who need pro results once or twice a year without buying the full setup.
Workshops and DIY Lighting Kits
Host classes where attendees build a metal lantern or sconce. You provide pre-cut mild steel, layout stencils, and finishing supplies; participants use the knockout system to create patterns, then assemble and take home a finished light. Sell companion kits and upsell custom-punched panels post-class.
Creative
Upcycled Steel Lanterns and Lampshades
Punch patterned arrays of 1/2"–2" holes into reclaimed steel bowls, canisters, or sheet offcuts to create lanterns and pendant shades that cast intricate light. Use the dies’ crosshairs and embedded magnets to map symmetrical patterns, and vary hole sizes for a gradient effect. The split slugs can be saved and soldered into decorative accents along the rim.
Backlit Metal Wall Art Panels
Design geometric or typographic dot-matrix artwork in thin mild steel, then punch precise holes following your layout. Mount RGB LED strips behind the panel for a glowing constellation effect. The laser-etched size markings help you mix hole diameters for depth, and the magnets keep everything aligned on mild steel while you work.
Wind Chimes and Kinetic Mobiles from Slugs
Collect the split slugs produced by the punches and turn them into chime elements or a kinetic mobile. Drill small tether holes in the slugs’ edges, polish or paint them, and hang them at different lengths. The mixture of diameters (1/2"–2") creates varied tones and visual rhythm.
Custom Guitar Pedal and Electronics Enclosures
Punch clean holes for footswitches, 1/4" jacks (use 1/2" or 3/4" knockouts as appropriate), LEDs, and power connectors in aluminum or mild steel enclosures. The crosshairs aid precise spacing, and the split slug feature speeds cleanup. Finish with powder coat or enamel for a boutique look.
Metal Birdhouses from Vintage Canisters
Convert old metal tins into birdhouses by punching a 1-1/4" to 1-1/2" entry hole (species-dependent) and ventilation/drainage holes near the top and bottom. The magnets and crosshairs help center the entry hole cleanly, and stainless or mild steel capacity supports durable outdoor builds.