Pliers & Cutters
Professional jewellery pliers and wire cutters for jewellery making and wire wrapping. Round nose, chain nose, flat nose, forming and nylon jaw pliers. Stainless steel. Free UK delivery.
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Side Cutter Pliers with Black Foam Grips, Stainless Steel, for Jewellery Making & Wire Work -
Flat & Round Nose Combination Pliers with Black Foam Grips, for Jewellery & Wire Work -
Flat Nose Pliers with Black Foam Grips, Stainless Steel, for Jewellery Making & Wire Work -
Round Nose Pliers with Black Foam Grips, Stainless Steel, for Jewellery Making & Wire Work -
Mini Chain Nose Pliers with Zebra Foam Grips, Stainless Steel, 3.5 Inch, for Jewellery & Beading -
Mini Flat Nose Pliers with Zebra Foam Grips, Stainless Steel, 3.5 Inch, for Jewellery & Beading -
Economy Slim Line Round Nose Pliers, Stainless Steel, 13 cm, for Jewellery Making -
Economy Slim Line Flat Nose Pliers, Stainless Steel, 13 cm, for Jewellery Making -
Economy Slim Line Chain Nose Pliers, Stainless Steel, 13 cm, for Jewellery Making -
Economy Slim Line Bend Nose Pliers, Stainless Steel, 13 cm, for Jewellery Making -
Small Double Cylinder Bracelet Bending Pliers, Stainless Steel, 16 mm & 20 mm, for Jewellery Making -
Medium Double Cylinder Bracelet Bending Pliers, Stainless Steel, 16 mm & 25 mm, for Jewellery Making -
Large Double Cylinder Bracelet Bending Pliers, Stainless Steel, 20 mm & 25 mm, for Jewellery Making -
X-Large Double Cylinder Bracelet Bending Pliers, Stainless Steel, 25 mm & 35 mm, for Jewellery Making -
XX-Large Double Cylinder Bracelet Bending Pliers, Stainless Steel, 35 mm & 41 mm, for Jewellery Making -
Optical Screw Cutter, Front-Action, Polished Stainless Steel, for Spectacle & Eyewear Screws -
Half-Round Concave Nose Pliers, Polished Stainless Steel, 5.5 Inch, for Ring Bending & Forming -
Flat Nose Pliers, Polished Stainless Steel, 5.5 Inch, Multi-Purpose for Jewellery & Wire Work -
Round Nose Pliers, Polished Stainless Steel, 5.5 Inch, for Jewellery Making & Wire Forming -
Half Round & Flat Nose Pliers, Polished Stainless Steel, 5.5 Inch, for Jewellery Making, Wire Forming & Beading -
Conical Jaw Chain Snipe Nose Pliers in Polished Stainless Steel, 140mm -
Round and Flat Nose Combination Pliers, 140 mm, with Polished Steel Handles -
Stone Setting Gem Removal Prong Pliers, Narrow Jaws, Sainless Steel, 120 mm, Jewellery Making -
Stone Gem Setting Pliers with Groove, Stainless Steel, 5.25 Inch, Jewellery Making Crafts Tool
The full Toolsmith pliers and cutters range for bench jewellers, beaders, wire workers and repair studios. Parallel action, chain nose, round nose, flat nose, bent nose, side cutters, flush cutters, memory wire cutters - the shapes that actually do jobs on the bench rather than generic toolbox pliers.
Every pair is chosen for bench work: box joints that stay tight, spring returns that don't collapse after six months, and jaw geometry that grips stock without scoring the metal. All stocked in the UK and dispatched same-day before 2pm weekdays, with 30-day returns if a pair isn't right for the job.
Who buys from this range
Working bench jewellers, silversmiths, wire wrappers, beaders, jewellery repair studios, and students who've outgrown a beginner kit. Also used by watchmakers for strap and bracelet work.
Pliers by job
- Parallel action: stays parallel throughout the grip - essential for round wire and stock that would otherwise score
- Chain nose: smooth tapered jaws for loops, bends, jump rings and component work
- Round nose: stepped conical jaws for consistent-radius loops and ear wires
- Flat nose & bent nose: for opening jump rings, setting angles, gripping flat stock
- Side cutters & flush cutters: clean wire ends without a pinched bevel
How to pick the right pair
For softer metals (sterling silver, fine silver, gold, copper) pick smooth-jaw or nylon-jaw pliers so you don't scratch the stock. For hard wire and spring steel, step up to carbon or tungsten carbide cutters. If you're forming a lot of round loops, round nose with stepped size markers pays for itself in consistency.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between flush cutters and side cutters?
Flush cutters leave one flat end and one pinched end - so you cut twice, flush side toward the work. Side cutters leave two symmetric bevels. For finished jewellery ends, flush is preferred.
Do I need parallel action pliers?
Not strictly - but if you work with round wire, tube or stone settings where flat jaws would concentrate pressure and mark the metal, parallel action is a big upgrade.
Can I use these for watchmaking and strap work?
Yes - chain nose, fine flat nose and 150mm side cutters all see regular use on watch straps, spring bars and bracelet resizing.
Do you dispatch the same day?
Yes - orders placed before 2pm UK weekdays ship the same working day.
Do you offer trade or bulk pricing?
Yes - email info@toolsmithltd.co.uk. We supply jewellery colleges and working studios across the UK.
