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Looking for heavy duty knockout punch (lemmings.world)
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I'm looking for a heavy duty knockout punch. Something that can punch a hole in 1/4 inch 316 stainless steel. Does anyone know where I can start looking for one?

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[–] 2 points 1 year ago (4 children)

Greenlee tool company.

Or a hole saw. Cheaper than a knockout set.

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  • [–] [S] 2 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    I was looking at Greenlee but everything seemed to be limited to 10 ga for SS

    This is for relatively frequent use. Would a hole saw not wear out incredibly quickly on 316 steel?

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    Not if it's well lubricated.

    I've cut hundreds of holes, and did not loose a blade in the kit.

    As crude as they are, holes saws will last a long time and cut through a fair deal of depth material.

    Anchor lube or tap magic are your friends

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