Features
- Embedded magnets for precise punch alignment on mild steel
- Crosshairs on die surface to aid alignment
- Punches up to 10 gauge mild steel
- Punches up to 12 gauge stainless steel
- Laser-etched markings to distinguish sizes
Specifications
| Size | 1-1/2 inch |
| Punch Capacity Mild Steel | up to 10 gauge |
| Punch Capacity Stainless Steel | up to 12 gauge |
| Magnet | embedded (for attachment to mild steel) |
| Markings | laser etched |
| Compatible Tool | 20V MAX hydraulic knockout tool (sold separately) |
| Package Quantity | 1 die |
| Sku | DCE600112D |
| Warranty | No limited warranty (product listed as not eligible for warranty) |
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1-1/2" knockout die for creating conduit holes when used with a compatible hydraulic knockout tool. The die has embedded magnets to hold it to mild steel for alignment and laser-etched markings to identify size.
Project Ideas
Business
Mobile Enclosure Knockout Service
Offer on-site precision conduit knockouts in NEMA enclosures, control panels, and junction boxes for electricians, solar, and EV installers. The embedded magnets and crosshairs speed layout and reduce mistakes; you can punch up to 10 ga mild steel and 12 ga stainless. Bill per hole plus travel and deburring.
Custom Workbench & Desk Pass-Throughs
Build or retrofit steel workbenches and desktops with 1-1/2 in cable pass-throughs that accept common grommets and bushings. Sell packages that include punch, deburr, rust-proofing, and grommet install. Upsell with powder coat colors and cable management accessories.
Maker Blanks: Steel/SS Discs
Productize the slugs as clean, deburred 1-1/2 in discs for makers: stamping blanks, key tags, ornaments, and tokens. Offer mild steel, stainless, and powder-coated finishes, plus custom engraving. Sell in curated packs (e.g., 25/50/100) with wholesale pricing for Etsy sellers and schools.
Hydro/Aero Clone Plates (Stainless)
Fabricate stainless plates with arrays of 1-1/2 in holes sized for neoprene cloning collars in hydroponic/aeroponic systems. Market to growers who want durable, sanitizable alternatives to plastic lids. Offer standard footprints and custom layouts with etched grid lines.
Fleet/Van/Food Truck Upfitting
Provide precision pass-throughs in service truck boxes, van partitions, and food truck stainless panels for conduit, cable glands, and bulkhead fittings. The tool’s stainless capacity (to 12 ga) lets you work cleanly on-site, minimizing downtime. Package services by project with documentation and grommet installs.
Creative
Industrial Lantern Columns
Punch a repeatable grid of 1-1/2 in holes into 10 ga mild steel, roll into cylinders, and rivet or seam-weld for dramatic lanterns. Use the die’s embedded magnets and crosshairs to keep patterns straight; drop LED candles inside for patterned light. Repurpose the punched discs as decorative medallions or feet.
Dot-Matrix Wall Art Panels
Create halftone-style murals by laying out a dot pattern and punching 1-1/2 in holes in sheet steel. The magnets let you snap-align along chalk lines so curves and gradients read cleanly from a distance. Mount panels with stand-offs and backlight for added depth.
Air-Pruning Metal Planters
Build box or cylinder planters from 10 ga mild steel and add 1-1/2 in side holes for airflow and root air-pruning. Space holes evenly using the crosshair alignment for a tidy, repeating look. Stamp or etch plant names into the punched discs to make matching plant tags.
Slug-Mosaic Wind Chimes
Use the cut-out discs (slugs) as the art: deburr, polish, torch-color stainless, and stamp patterns or initials. Drill a small hanger hole near the edge and string them in tiers for a kinetic chime or mobile. The uniform 1-1/2 in slugs make satisfying, consistent tones.
Bluebird House Faceplates
Punch clean 1-1/2 in entrance holes in stainless faceplates for bluebird houses to resist chewing and weather. Rivet the plate over a wood opening for durability and a crisp look. Use the laser-etched size marking to keep builds consistent across multiple houses.