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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Heavy Duty 6 Inch Optical Glass Chipping Pliers, Stainless Steel, for Opticians, Art Glass Breaker Tool -
PVC Grips Parallel Action Smooth Jaws Chain Nose Pliers, 200mm, Jewellery and Crafts Making -
Unique Wide Nylon Jaw Jewelers Forming Pliers, Round and Concave Design with Extra Nylon Jaw, Silver Metal for Opticians, Crafts and Jewelry Making, 6.25-Inch -
Ergonomic Comfort Smooth Nylon Chain Nose Pliers, Stainless Steel, 5.5 Inch, PVC Grips, for Jewellery Crafts Hobby -
5 Pliers Wooden Stand, 10-Slot Jewellers Bench Tool Holder, Workshop Organiser Rack, 12.7cm x 7.6 cm -
120 mm Jewellery Pliers, Metal Watch Bracelet Chain Length Adjustment Tool with Loop System, Stainless Steel Construction, PVC Handles -
Premium Flat Nose Pliers with Double Nylon Jaw, 160mm, Comes with Extra Pair of Jaws, for Optical Glasses and Jewellery Making, Craft Tools -
Round Nose Accu Loop Pliers, 2-8 MM, Jewellery Making and Crafts, Perfect Size Loops Tool -
Wooden Pliers and Tools Rack with Storage Drawers, Bench Tool Organiser with 7 Compartments, Natural Wood, 16.5cm Wide x 19cm Deep x 9.5cm High -
Mini Bail Making Pliers, 4-1/4 Inch, 2mm and 4mm Jaw Sizes, Wire Looping and Forming Tool -
Black 5.5-Inch Double Nylon Jaw Flat Nose Pliers, Non Marring, Jewellery Making and Wire Craft Tool -
Jewellery Wrap and Tap Pliers, Ring Forming Bail Making Wire Looping Tool, Stainless Steel, 6 Inch, Women's Ring Sizing -
Premium 5" End Cutters Pliers, Jewellery Making Wire Work Crafts Tool, PVC Handle -
Professional Saxophone Repair Pliers, Parallel Action Post Fitting Tool, Musical Instrument Maintenance -
Economy Diagonal Side Cutter Pliers, Black, 5 Inch, Slim Line, for Beading Jewelry Hobby Crafts Wire Work -
1.5 MM Leather Notching Pliers, Stainless Steel, 1.5 mm Notch Size, PVC Handle, Strap, Crafting, Jewellery Tool -
Design Handles Side Cutter Pliers for Jewellery Making, Polished Stainless Steel, 5.5 Inch, Wire Crafts Tool -
Heavy Duty Multi Use 4 in 1 Rosary Pliers, Round Nose with Cutter, Looping, Bending 140mm Jewellery Making and Crafting Tool -
Ergonomic Half Round Flat Nose Pliers, Premium Stainless Steel, 125mm, Blue & Black Handles, for Jewellery Beading Crafts -
Professional Chain Makers Shears, Stainless Steel, Chain Nose Style, 6 Inch, for Jewellery Making -
Heavy Duty Jewellers Shear with Stainless Steel Short Blade, Curved Red Handles, 5-1/2 Inch, for Jewellery, Hobby and Crafts -
Side Cutters Ergonomic Pliers, Premium Stainless Steel, 5 Inch, Jewellery Beading Hobby Wire Work Tool -
Memory Wire Cutter Pliers, 120 mm, Heavy Duty for Jewellery Crafts and Hard Wires -
Round Nose Ergonomic Pliers, Jewellery Beading Wire Wrapping Crafts Tool, Premium Stainless Steel, 5 Inch
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.
