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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Specialty Sliding Hand Vise Chipping Clamping Pliers, Stainless Steel, 125 mm, Locking, for Glass Work and Crafts -
Large Half Cut Ring and Bracelet Pliers, Round and Half Round, 1-3/8 Inch Bending Curving Jewellery Tool -
Optical Hinge Setting and Angling Pliers, 150 mm, Stainless Steel, Stable Grip -
Ergonomic Comfort Chain Nose Pliers, 5.5 Inch, Stainless Steel with PVC Grips for Jewellery Crafts Making and Hobby -
Round & Concave Nose Pliers, 4.75 Inch, Stainless Steel, Slim Ergonomic Two Toned Grips, Phthalate Free, Jewellers Hobby Tool -
Premium Toe Nail Clippers, Stainless Steel Chiropody Pedicure Nippers with Smooth Handles, Mirror Finish, 14 cm -
3-Step Round and Concave Parallel Pliers, 140mm, 3-4-5 mm Loops, Jewellery Making Tool with Spring -
Small Half Cut Ring and Bracelet Pliers, Round and Half Round, 3/4 Inch Bending Curving Jewellery Tool -
Large Tapered Round Nose Mandrel Pliers, 10 mm - 2 mm, Professional Jewellery Making Looping Tool -
Ergonomic Comfort Nylon Round Nose Pliers, Stainless Steel, 5.5 Inch, PVC Grips, for Jewellery Crafts Hobby -
Professional Optical Nose Pad Arm Adjusting Pliers, Silver Metal Frame Repair Tool for Glasses and Eyewear Maintenance -
Parallel Action Flat Nose Serrated & Grooved Pliers with Spring, 140 mm Jewellery Making Crafts Tool -
Side Bent Nose Pliers with PVC Grips, 5 Inch, Beading Jewellery Fishing Crafts Tool -
Heavy Duty Diagonal Side Cutters, 8-Inch Stainless Steel Pliers with Carbide Jaws/ Tips, Foam Grips, Pin and Wire Cutting Tool for Jewellery Making and Crafts -
Parallel Action Locking Pliers, 15.2 cm, Flat Serrated Jaws, Hand Vise for Jewellery and Crafts -
Ergonomic Comfort Semi Flush Cutter Pliers, 5.5 Inch, Stainless Steel with PVC Grips for Jewellery Crafts Making and Hobby -
Ergonomic Comfort Round Nose Pliers, 5.5 Inch, Stainless Steel with PVC Grips for Jewellery Crafts Making and Hobby -
7/16" Channel Anticlastic Pliers for Jewellery Making, Rings Bangles Bracelet Forming and Repair, Blue Handles, Stainless Steel -
Square Handles Chain Nose Pliers, Stainless Steel, 120mm Slim Line, for Jewellery and Optical Work -
Ergonomic Double Nylon Round and Flat Nose Pliers, 5 Inch, Premium Stainless Steel Pliers, Jewellery Beading Wire Crafts Tool, Blue & Black -
Ergonomic Multi Task 4-in-1 Jewellery Making Pliers, Round and Flat Nose, Wire Cutting and Bending, 4-3/4″ Long -
Parallel Action Flat Nose Pliers, Smooth Jaws, 140mm, without Spring, 5.5-Inch Jewelry Craft Tool -
Stainless Steel Rimless Compressing Pliers, 5.5 Inch, for Optical, Jewellery and Model Making -
Jewelry Making Pliers, 6-in-1 Wire Looping and Shaping Tool, 2-9 mm Bail Making
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.
