Milwaukee Knockout Set Unboxing and First Use - Milwaukee M18 Force Logic Knockout Tool
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- Опубликовано: 9 сен 2024
- We own the greenlee hydraulic knockout set and have it on another job site, holesaws are loud and messy so we decided to pull the trigger on the Milwaukee knockout set and we just have to say wow!
Milwaukee did a great job with execution of this knockout set from packaging to actually knocking out a hole. It made things so much faster to knock out a panel hole. One thing that we would like to see come with the set is a step bit or a one size step bit but a dull drill bit will get your hole started as well.
In order to use the larger dies you will need to knockout to the 1/2" knockout size. Setup was easy and it came with a battery and charger. This knockout set is really an easy one person operation compared to a hydraulic knockout set where you have to hold the pump to screw the cup and cutter on then you can cut your hole.
I can say it seems faster to use and would recommend it for anyone on the fence about getting this set.
Milwaukee 2677-23 M18 FORCELOGIC 6T Knockout Tool 1/2" - 4" Kit Milwaukee 2677-23
I wish Milwaukee would make an M12 version of this that would only do 1/2”, 3/4” & 1”, for us light duty service techs.
That would be nice. It’d be a nice set to keep in the service trucks and not too big to carry around.
For anyone wondering the cross hatch is for keeping the punch centered on the original mark that disappeared when the first hole was made.
Thanks guys, great!
You bet, We really like our set especially for the bigger holes!
I have both the 6 ton as well as the 10 ton, the 6 ton is fast but the 10 ton really packs a punch.
I bet it does, amazing how fast these are compared to a hydraulic set.
@@SparkyBuilt The Milwaukee 10-ton is slower than the Milwaukee 6-ton version but even so, the 10-ton is still a lot faster than a traditional hydraulic set all while being less cumbersome. I've been using my 10-ton a lot these last two weeks doing multiple 2", 3" & 4" knockouts is heavy gauge stainless steel cabinets. It's made this task a breeze.
@GuRu Incognito yes sir. Those that say they can do it faster with a hole saw have never done large holes or stainless.
@@SparkyBuilt I do a lot of data centers & you're not allowed to make dust & they especially hate metal filings flying all over the place. So I do my pilot hole to fit the 1/4" draw stud with a vac attachment then knock it out to 1/2" to fit the larger draw studs. Zero metal filings and clean-cut precise holes every time. With it being in occupied office spaces noise levels are also a thing so trying to make those holes with a hole saw would be a no-no since that is a constant noise whereas the knockout is super quick & quieter.
This is cool - I'm residential GC but we rough in our own stuff in Metal Stud. Looks like this will be really useful. Thanks!
If your using thin guage metal studs look into the greenlee stud punch. Knocks a clean hole in your stud and fast.
Looks like that makes it easy enuff!
It did, we want to make a comparison video show a whole saw, hydraulic knock out and this one.
@@SparkyBuilt I want to watch that one for sure, when will you make it, I'm telling you if you do it right the hole saw strat will kick ass but that's if ure looking for speed, just remember to use a spring loaded punch for center then ure hole saw and don't burn the hole saw deliberately just to shut me up...LOL Can't wait to watch that video..!
Cool Tool,
That breaker looks pretty expensive 😬
(Murphy’s Insurance:
cover switch gear with a rag or towel and a scrap of cardboard taped to back of panel box to protect from impact and keep metal bits out of the workings)
When we drill we actually hold a piece of cardboard in the panel, that's a pretty good idea with the towel. We love the knockout set, especially for large holes.
I just bought one of these and my question was how do we get the 1/2 inch hole !!! Paid 2k and you can’t give us a bit? Still better than the manual knock outs!!
Definitely would be cool if it came with a bit. We keep a little 3 step bit in ours that works great, but I agree, we’ve bought sets for less that came with a bit. Wouldn’t trade this knockout for a manual any day though
I've watched a million videos and no one says how to remove the big arbor if your not using the quick connect
It just unscews.
@@SparkyBuilt Damn we can get it out
Me again, So when are you going to upload the hole saw Vs knockout video? Make sure you time it as well, And use the spring loaded punch for guide drilling for the hole saws, And maybe for the larger hole saws use some oil for the friction, And make sure to let the hole saws breath and cool down as you cut the hole, The metal shaving is to be expected so don't make a big fuzz about it how is not a clean cut, And continue with a connector install to finish to a clean finish cut, I'm Subscribed so I can be notify when you up load the video. Thanks.
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What size metal bit do you drill for 1/2"? For a 2" hole do you have to knockout a 1/2" hole first or can you drill a hole for the 2" stud?
I believe we use a 7/16” bit for a 1/2” knockout. You would need a 7/8” hole for the 2” knockout. We keep a step bit in the case but depending how many holes we’re knocking out we knock out 1/2” first. It goes by quick with the quick attach stud.
@@SparkyBuilt Interesting. For the 2" knockout, I thought that the stud was 3/4"?
It is a 3/4” stud correct. But like any knockout it squeezes down on the metal and makes removing the knockout more difficult if you don’t oversized the hole a little.
You would think for the money you would get a 6 XC high output battery lol
It does have the 2.0 battery. If they did the xc battery it would create more weight and its really efficient. But yes they are proud of them at the price.
how would this 6Ton set work on stainless?
We've only used it a handful of times on stainless but no issues yet.
@@SparkyBuilt good to hear! I ordered the kit today! Can’t wait to try it
@@BigDaddysPlati you won’t be disappointed. This is one of my favorite tool purchases thus far.
Where is it made?
Honestly not sure. Milwaukee has manufacturing plants in the USA, China and Europe.
🇨🇳Every new Milwaukee tool I’ve seen in the last 6-7 years was
MADE IN CHINA
Why not just keep it simple, use a spring loaded punch on center then ure hole saw and done......! That's what I use and les work as well, you already drilling on than box so just use ure hole saw and drill one time in half the time..! Plus you don't spent what? $800 to $1200 ?, is a nice expensive toy though, but it creates to much extra work, congrats on ure new tool..!!!
Knockouts tend to leave a cleaner end product. Plus, how many holes do you get out of a hole saw? I’ll have 1000s out of this and it will still work fine. One small step bit gets me a hole anywhere from 1/2”-4”. Lots of reasons to use a knockout. They are expensive but if you’re a company tracking labor and looking at partially used hole saw kits everywhere this makes 100% sense.
@@SparkyBuilt Comon man I'm been doing this for a long time, with knockouts it just take to long plus the connector will make it clean for the installation, you know in this industry time is money, I just know that pre-drilling just take to much time and I always got to much to do, I never use knockouts besides if you know how to use hole saws they will last for a while and they don't cost an arm and a leg, that just my opinion and that's the way I do this kind of work, ok well enjoy ure new expensive toy..!!
You dont KO much stainless do ya? See how long a hole saw lasts on that.
@@lat56280 That alone is the reason I would get this kit!
@@lat56280 Yup! Nothing destroys a hole saw faster. What's worse is if you work harden the stainless and try to finish the hole with a new hole saw knowing that you are just destroying it to finish the hole.