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Milwaukee Knockout Draw Stud Guide
Match Milwaukee EXACT punches and dies to the documented draw-stud family by conduit size, then verify the exact driver and stud variant before replacing a missing or damaged stud.
Compatibility rule
Match the exact model, application and replacement/accessory family before buying. Similar size or physical fit is not enough when the manufacturer documents different blades, studs, jaws, shoes or supports.
Last technical review: August 26, 2026.
The draw stud is part of the knockout system—not a generic bolt
Milwaukee EXACT knockout tooling uses different draw-stud sizes as the punch diameter increases. A replacement should be selected from the exact punch/die chart because the stud, punch, die, driver and any Quick Connect or spacer components work as a system.
This page focuses on Milwaukee EXACT draw-stud selection. Cross-brand punch/die use is a separate adapter path and should not be inferred from the stud thread alone.
Milwaukee EXACT draw-stud quick reference
| Conduit-size punch range | Documented draw-stud family | Typical EXACT relationship |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2 in | 7/16 in · 49-16-2680 | 49-16-2660S die / 49-16-2661S punch |
| 3/4–2 in | 3/4 in · 49-16-2681 | Common EXACT 3/4, 1, 1-1/4, 1-1/2 and 2 in punches/dies |
| 2-1/2–4 in | 1-1/8 in · 49-16-2682 | EXACT 2-1/2, 3, 3-1/2 and 4 in punches/dies |
| 5–6 in | Long 1-1/8 in · 49-16-2707 regular / 49-16-2708 Rapid Reset | Large-punch path on the 10T system; verify the current 10T manual for the complete setup. |
6T and 10T capacity still controls the setup
Correct stud size does not expand the driver’s material rating. Milwaukee’s 2677-20 6T manual gives a narrower stainless-steel range than its maximum mild-steel range. The 2676-20 10T platform supports a broader EXACT punch range and the larger long-stud path. See the Milwaukee Knockout Set Guide for tool capacities before treating a stud/punch combination as usable.
Compare Milwaukee knockout draw studs
Search by the Milwaukee catalog number rather than “7/16 stud” or “1-1/8 stud.” Verify regular, long and Rapid Reset variants plus any coupler/spacer requirements.
Regular, long and Rapid Reset are different replacement paths
Milwaukee publishes multiple stud configurations because the physical stack changes with punch size and workflow. A long 1-1/8-inch stud for the 5–6 inch range should not be replaced with the standard 49-16-2682 solely because both are described as 1-1/8 inch. Likewise, Rapid Reset components should be matched to the accessory chart rather than assumed interchangeable with every regular draw-stud setup.
Cross-brand adapters do not make Milwaukee studs universal
Milwaukee 49-16-2685 is a documented path for using other major brands of punches and dies with a Milwaukee FORCE LOGIC power unit in the scope stated by Milwaukee. The instructions can require the other manufacturer’s draw studs and spacers. The opposite-direction 49-16-2684 adapter is documented in Milwaukee service material for competitor power units using larger Milwaukee EXACT dies. Neither statement makes 49-16-2680/2681/2682 generic cross-brand studs.
Use the Knockout Punch & Die Finder when the driver or punch/die family changes.
Technical sources
- Milwaukee 2677-20 6T operator manual — driver setup, capacity and EXACT accessory relationships.
- Milwaukee 2676-20 10T operator manual — punch/die/draw-stud chart including larger sizes.
- Milwaukee knockout service-parts/accessory list — accessory and adapter direction reference.
- Milwaukee 49-16-2685 adapter — current other-major-brand adapter statement.
Milwaukee Knockout Draw Stud Guide FAQs
Which Milwaukee draw stud fits a 1/2 inch conduit knockout?
Milwaukee’s EXACT accessory chart maps the 1/2 inch conduit-size punch/die to the 7/16 inch 49-16-2680 draw stud.
Which Milwaukee draw stud is used for 3/4 through 2 inch knockouts?
The current Milwaukee EXACT chart maps common 3/4 through 2 inch conduit sizes to the 3/4 inch 49-16-2681 draw-stud family.
Which draw stud is used for 2-1/2 through 4 inch Milwaukee EXACT punches?
Milwaukee maps 2-1/2 through 4 inch EXACT punches to the 1-1/8 inch 49-16-2682 regular draw-stud family.
What draw stud is used for 5 and 6 inch EXACT punches?
Milwaukee’s 10T accessory data uses the long 1-1/8 inch family for 5 and 6 inch punches, including 49-16-2707 regular and 49-16-2708 Rapid Reset paths.
Can I choose a draw stud only by thread size?
No. Match the exact punch/die size, driver, regular versus long or Rapid Reset stud, spacers/couplers and manufacturer instructions. Similar thread size does not establish a complete compatible setup.