Features
- Embedded magnets for secure attachment to 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 size markings
Specifications
| Opt Sku | DW-DCE600034D |
| Mpn | DCE600034D |
| Upc/Gtin | 885911796156 |
| Product Type | Knockout Punches & Dies |
| Shipping Weight | 0.58 |
| Size | 3/4 in |
| Compatible Tool | DCE600 20V MAX Hydraulic Knockout Tool (sold separately) |
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Die for producing 3/4-inch conduit knockout holes. Intended for use with the DCE600 20V MAX Hydraulic Knockout Tool (sold separately). Capable of punching through up to 10 gauge mild steel and 12 gauge stainless steel. Embedded magnets and crosshairs assist with alignment; laser-etched markings identify the die size.
Project Ideas
Business
On-Site Knockout Service for Electricians
Offer a mobile service adding 3/4-inch conduit knockouts to live job sites—panelboards, control cabinets, and junction boxes. Bill per hole or per visit, with premium pricing for stainless enclosures (up to 12 ga). The embedded magnets and crosshairs speed alignment and reduce errors, boosting throughput.
Pre-Punched Plates and Adapter Panels
Produce and sell pre-punched mild or stainless steel blanks with common 3/4-inch hole layouts for cable glands, bulkhead connectors, and strain reliefs. List SKUs by pattern and material, leveraging the die’s clean finish for a product that saves installers time and rework.
Metal Furniture Power Pass-Through Kits
Bundle pre-punched steel plates, grommets, and strain-relief fittings into kits for metal desk and locker makers. Offer small-batch customization with laser-etched labels. The precision holes and clean edges from the hydraulic die minimize deburring and speed assembly.
Brewery/Food Equipment Retrofit Holes
Specialize in adding 3/4-inch sanitary bulkhead penetrations to stainless tanks, tables, and enclosures (12 ga max) for sensors, drains, and CIP lines. Market to breweries, dairies, and commercial kitchens that need clean, accurate holes with minimal downtime.
Training + Content + Affiliate Sales
Create workshops and short-form videos demonstrating safe, precise knockout techniques in mild and stainless steel. Monetize via class fees, project plans, and affiliate links to the DCE600 tool, dies, grommets, and fittings. Offer downloadable hole layout guides that leverage the die’s crosshair alignment.
Creative
Industrial Sconce and Lamp Fixtures
Punch precise 3/4-inch conduit holes in mild steel shades or wall plates to mount EMT couplings, strain-relief connectors, or bulkhead switches for a clean, UL-friendly wire pass-through. The magnets hold the die steady on steel while crosshairs align the hole with your layout, delivering repeatable, professional-looking lighting pieces.
Metal Desk Cable Grommet Upgrades
Convert metal desks, tool cabinets, or workbenches into tidy charging stations by punching 3/4-inch holes for rubber grommets, cable glands, or bulkhead USB/Power passthroughs. Use the laser-etched markings for quick size ID and the crosshairs for perfect placement along cable channels.
Modular Gear Wall Panels
Create heavy-duty pegboard-style panels from 10-gauge mild steel with a grid of 3/4-inch holes to accept conduit couplings, hooks, and EMT-based accessories. The magnets help keep the die planted for fast production of evenly spaced holes that support bike hooks, camera rigs, or shop storage components.
Irrigated Planters and Hydro Bulkheads
Make clean bulkhead penetrations in metal planters or reservoirs for drip irrigation lines, float valves, and drains. The die’s capacity for stainless lets you use durable SS containers; crosshairs ensure holes align with internal plumbing for tidy, leak-free builds.
BBQ Smoker and Drum Project Ports
Punch 3/4-inch ports in steel drums for thermometers, air intakes, and probe pass-throughs. Secure with conduit locknuts or cable glands for a rugged, heat-resistant finish. The embedded magnets keep alignment steady on curved mild steel surfaces while you mark and punch.