Features
- Embedded magnets for holding and alignment
- Crosshairs on die surface to aid alignment
- Punches up to 10 gauge mild steel
- Punches up to 12 gauge stainless steel
- Laser-etched size markings for identification
Specifications
| Mpn | DCE600212D |
| Opt Sku | DW-DCE600212D |
| Upc/Gtin | 885911796408 |
| Punch Size | 2-1/2 in. |
| Product Type | Knockout Punches & Dies |
| Compatible Tool | DEWALT DCE600 20V MAX Hydraulic Knockout Tool (sold separately) |
| Shipping Weight | 3.00 |
| Material Capacity | 10 gauge mild steel; 12 gauge stainless steel |
Die sized for producing 2-1/2 in. conduit knockouts. Designed for use with a compatible hydraulic knockout tool (sold separately). Can punch up to 10 gauge mild steel and 12 gauge stainless steel. Embedded magnets help hold the die to mild steel and laser-etched markings identify size.
Project Ideas
Business
On-Site Conduit Knockout Service
Offer mobile 2-1/2 in. knockout punching for electricians and facility managers on panels and enclosures up to 10 ga mild steel or 12 ga stainless. Market the precision (crosshairs) and speed of your DEWALT DCE600 setup, billing per hole plus travel.
Stainless Pass-Throughs for Food Service
Retrofit stainless prep tables, carts, and backsplashes with clean 2-1/2 in. pass-throughs for cables, hoses, or drains without heat discoloration or grinding. Target restaurants, breweries, and labs; charge per hole with add-ons like grommets and edge trim.
Sell 2-1/2 in. Metal Disc Blanks
Collect and deburr the punched slugs to sell as craft blanks in mild steel or stainless for makers, jewelry artists, and sign shops. Bundle by weight or count, offer optional tumbling or oiling, and move product via Etsy, eBay, or local maker markets.
Office Cable Grommet Installs
Provide on-site 2-1/2 in. pass-through hole installations for metal desks, conference tables, and cable trays. Use the die’s magnets and crosshairs for perfect alignment, then upsell grommets/brush inserts and neat cable management packages.
Maker Workshops and Tool Rental
Host weekend classes on safe hydraulic knockout use and sheet metal basics, including creative projects that use both holes and slugs. Offer supervised rental of the DCE600 and die afterward, with membership discounts to drive recurring revenue.
Creative
Porthole Lantern Panels
Punch a pattern of 2-1/2 in. circular windows into 10 ga mild steel lantern sides, using the die’s crosshairs and magnets for dead-on alignment. Back the holes with heat-resistant glass or wire mesh for a nautical look and add an LED candle inside for a warm, patterned glow.
Wind Chime From Slugs
Save the 2-1/2 in. round slugs you punch out and turn them into chime discs. Deburr and stamp designs into mild steel or use stainless for a brighter tone, then hang them with small chains for a durable, modern wind chime.
Desk Cable Pass-Through Plates
Create clean 2-1/2 in. openings in thin steel plates to mount as cable pass-throughs on desks or AV racks. The laser-etched size and crosshairs make mirrored pairs simple; finish with a rubber grommet for a tidy, professional look.
Birdhouse Porthole Windows
Punch 2-1/2 in. ventilation or viewing windows in thin steel or stainless panels and attach to wooden birdhouses for a fun, mixed-material build. Use the embedded magnets to hold the die steady on mild steel for quick, repeatable holes.
Speaker Port/Grille Panels
Use the die to add perfectly centered 2-1/2 in. woofer port holes or grille openings on DIY speaker faceplates. The crosshairs aid symmetry between left and right channels, and stainless panels give a sleek, modern aesthetic.