Holes
Electricians spend a lot of time pulling and drilling holes, so they may as well get good at it. The choices available are the hand drill, drill press, knockout set, C punch knockout to 4", iron worker and turret punch. The 4" C punch turns a 10 minute job into a one minute job. Iron workers typically have the ability to punch a 1" hole thru 1/2" steel in seconds on a 14 ton unit. By having a selection of tools available it is easier to fit the best tool to the job.
The Tools
- 1/2" - 1" C Punch
- 4" C Punch
- 1/2 -- 4" K.O. Set
- Iron Worker
- Drill Press
The Best Practices
- Safety first, unless experienced in their use, the above tools can be dangerous.
- Invest in journeymen metal workers that can operate and do setup safely.