3 Types of Knockout Sets Electricians Use - Electrician Tool Review

Those of you who are using a hand-crank knockout set - put it down and step away from the vehicle! You have to check this new battery-powered ko set from Milwaukee!

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[enriquepina]

I am a roofer with 18 years into the trade. The same way you measured and explained it is the same way an electrician taught me when all the trades used to sit and have lunch together every day. Good educational videos my man. Keep up the good videos

[XTYRMINZ]

The end of the tape measure moves for a very good reason.

If you're PUSHING on an edge, it moves IN to make the outside of the end your 0 line

If you're PULLING on an edge, it moves OUT to make the inside of the end your 0 line.

I do want to say that i also do not use the edge when doing measurement that need to be accurate to within 1/16 or 1/8, but that's due to the fact that the end is prone to being warped and damaged, giving an inaccurate measurement as a result.

In times I have no choice but to use the end for a mark and need accuracy -- hole layout on a gutter for example -- I'll measure and mark the same distance off both ends of the gutter, measure between the marks, find and mark center, and then do my 1" start off that center line instead.

Just a quick FYI. Great video as always man!

[danielvillada]

Thank you for all the years of educational videos, tutorials, reviews. As an electrician that forgets things all the time, its nice to come back to videos and get a refresh

[branhasknowidea]

I use empty soup cans that I sharpen on one side and mount bits in the other and hand crank those through because I had to take a second mortgage out to get a Milwaukee Packout to store them in.

[gregorysampson]

I really appreciate a guy that is dialed into his trade. It's an inspiring thing to watch.

[jc]

When using carbide hole saws use the clutch setting, simple green for cutting oil, and a slow speed. It will save you from breaking off teeth and ruining the bit. I used to go through several bits a year and using the clutch and taking just a bit more time makes them last forever.

The carbide gets dull really fast due to the heat if you drill at high speed.

[Quitmotorsports]

the one thing I like for marking out panels and boxes is using painters tape and putting all my marks on that, so I have a super clean looking box once I pull the tape off after drilling all the holes.

[RobLion]

Knockout punches are great for enlarging existing holes in metal boxes as well, where there's nowhere for a hole-saw pilot to engage. Can make the hole offset in an eccentric direction if needed, too, or even cut across pre-punched knockout panels without tearing them up.

You can use the smaller 1/2" punch to make a hole large enough for the drawbar of the larger punches. Takes two punch cycles, but it's quieter and produces fewer metal shavings you have to clean up, and can work if you don't have a hole saw or step-bit handy at all.

The outer diameter of the outer punch die is just slightly larger than the size of the corresponding conduit locknut. If you put the head of the drawbar inside the box, and that outer punch hard up against the wall of the box, you'll be guaranteed to still have enough space around the hole to fit a locknut on the fitting.

[skinny]

My boss has that Milwaukee knockout set. I have to find excuses to use it because it's just awesome.

[lssecodyj]

Gotta love the Milwaukee 6 ton knock out set I own one myself as a industrial electrician and most times we only have one hydraulic knock out set on site between two crews working on one site and dealing with apprentices breaking dies . It sure has paid for itself

[cheynebest]

I have that same klein KO set and use a half inch impact to drive the stud... vonderbah!

[LexElectric]

The Milwaukee knock out set is 👌 *chefs kiss* 👌 I am replacing a bunch of transformers right now and the knockouts are solid AF. The Milwaukee set is an absolute must have!

[CAMMEDcivic]

I have a swivel Dottie set I love it because you can swivel it in into tight spots and it’s pretty compact. I like using masking tape also when mapping out the 🕳.

[triplebasic]

I'd invest in an automatic center punch. Minor tool, but absolutely worth it.

[AaronSchmid]

I have been using a Carbide set for trade size holes 1/2, 3/4, and 1" for at least 5 years. They are great for small holes! IDEAL 36-311 carbide set... For larger holes I have a hydraulic knock out set.

[tonyr]

8:39 The end of a tape measure moves so whether you're measuring from an outside corner, or an inside corner, you get the correct measurement. It's riveted so that the movement is the same as the return thickness.

[linhnguyen-torm]

I come from VN and working job same you. My tools like you. I watching your video for learning English. Thanks you.

[Satchmoeddie]

I learned how to sharpen my stepped bits. I can get about 5 or 6 sharpenings out of one before the tip is gone. I also use tapping/drilling fluid or thread cutting oil when I drill. If you are ever drilling over carpeting put some cardboard down, so that metal does not melt into the carpeting. You can also put one of those doughnut magnets around the hole to catch the metal filings as they come off the bit.

[jimharris]

Done 'em all---but you did a great job showing how!! Jim

[bobt]

We have two of the Milwaukee battery KO kits, plus the 2-1/2”-4”. It is absolutely the best performing tool of all of our tools. It works flawlessly all day, and doesn’t eat up battery at all. I have personally punched 4” holes in 1960’s 3/8” thick cable tray and it just keeps going. I will say the ball n socket provided with the kit does eat up some travel and it left me hanging more than once, so I just never use it. Not fun when the machine maxes out travel with the KO stuck and half punched. But yes, best KO kit period. Fast efficient and fun to use.