Features
- Cuts conduit holes up to specified material thicknesses
- Laser-etched size markings for easy identification
- Threads onto a draw stud (draw stud sold separately) for punch and die setup
- Sold as a single 6 in. punch
Specifications
| Diameter | 6 in. |
| Material Capacity | Up to 12 gauge mild steel; up to 14 gauge stainless steel |
| Compatibility | Designed for use with the DCE600 20V MAX hydraulic knockout tool (sold separately); requires a draw stud (sold separately) for operation |
| Includes | 1 knockout punch |
| Warranty | No limited warranty |
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A 6-inch knockout punch designed to create conduit holes. Intended for use with a compatible hydraulic knockout tool; capable of cutting through specified metal thicknesses. Size markings are laser-etched on the punch for identification.
Project Ideas
Business
Mobile Enclosure Modification Service
Offer on-site knockout services for electricians and OEMs, adding 6 in. conduit and fan openings to existing steel and stainless enclosures using a hydraulic driver. Provide layout, cutting, deburring, and installation of glands, fans, or grommets.
Food Truck and Van Upfit Ports
Specialize in clean 6 in. cutouts for roof/sidewall fans, range hoods, and duct pass-throughs in stainless or aluminum builds. Package the service with installation of flanges, filters, and weather hoods.
6 in. Blanking Plates and Beauty Rings
Turn the punched slugs into value-added products: deburred, powder-coated 6 in. blanks and trim rings with pre-drilled mounting holes. Sell as enclosure repair parts, HVAC covers, and signage blanks on e-commerce marketplaces.
Rental Kit for Large Knockouts
Offer a weekend/day-rate rental of the 6 in. punch with compatible draw stud, die, and hydraulic driver. Target electricians, HVAC techs, and fabricators who occasionally need large, clean holes without buying the full setup.
Enclosure Fan/Filter Retrofit Kits
Sell turnkey kits for electrical cabinets: a 6 in. cutout service paired with matched fan, filter, grill, hardware, and template. Upsell on-site installation, IP-rated components, and routine filter replacements.
Creative
Industrial Clock & Coaster Set
Use the 6 in. knockout punch to create perfectly round steel discs from scrap sheet. Deburr, sand, and powder-coat or patina them as minimalist clock faces and matching coasters. Add clock hardware to one disc and cork backs to coaster discs for a cohesive industrial home set.
Custom Smoker/Airflow Ports
Punch 6 in. ventilation holes in drum smokers, fire pits, or metal storage cabinets to add controlled airflow. Fit standard 6 in. duct collars or sliding dampers for adjustable ventilation and a clean, professional look.
Bluetooth Ammo-Box Speaker
Convert an ammo box or small metal case into a Bluetooth speaker. Use the punch to cut a 6 in. driver opening, then add a trim ring to adapt to a 6.5 in. speaker if needed. Install a grill, amp module, battery, and handle for a rugged portable unit.
Workshop Fan/Filter Window
Create 6 in. cutouts in sheet-metal panels or tool cabinet doors for inline fans and filter housings. Mount a dust filter behind the opening for cleaner airflow in small CNC enclosures, laser cutter cabinets, or soldering stations.
Upcycled Lanterns with Portholes
Punch 6 in. ‘porthole’ windows in thin steel drums or metal buckets to craft ambient garden lanterns. Back the openings with perforated sheet or expanded metal for texture, then add LED lighting inside.