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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Large Size Oval Mandrel Pliers for Jewellery Making, Bail Making and Wire Looping, 12 x 8 mm & 9 x 6 mm -
Metal Punch Hole Pliers for Soft Metals Plastics and Leather, 1.5mm, Tool Steel, Ergonomic Rubber Coated Handle -
Economy Chain Nose Pliers, Black, 5 Inch, Slim Line, for Beading Jewelelry Hobby Crafts Wire Work -
Premium Toe Nail Clippers with Leaf Handles, Chiropody Pedicure Nippers, Mirror Finish, 14 cm -
Fold Over Leather & Suedu Crimping Pliers, Smooth Round Finish, 9 mm Jaws -
6 Inch Half Round Concave Nose Pliers, Stainless Steel, Ring Bending and Forming Jewellery Tool -
Ergonomic Comfort Flat Nose Pliers, 5.5 Inch, Stainless Steel with PVC Grips for Jewellery Crafts Making and Hobby -
Medium Square Mandrel Pliers for Jewellery & Crafts, 6mm & 8mm Bail Making, Wire Looping etc -
Professional Universal Magical Crimping Pliers for Beading, Jewellery Stringing and Crimp Tool -
Parallel Action Rectangle Bail Making Pliers with Jaw Stop, 6mm x 12mm, 6-Inch Stainless Steel, Jewellery Tool -
Ergonomic Comfort Long Chain Needle Nose Pliers, 5.5 Inch, Stainless Steel with PVC Grips for Jewellery Crafts Making and Hobby -
Straight Nose Fishing Pliers, 14 cm, Hook Remover with Split Ring, Multi Tackle Tool -
Medium Nylon Jaw Bending Pliers, Concave and Convex, Metal Forming Tool for Jewellery Making, Wire and Strip Bending -
Professional 7 Inch Hair Extension Curved Pliers, Premium Stainless Steel Fitting and Removal Tool -
Small Round Concave Wire Looping Pliers, Jewellery Making Tool with Comfort Grip Handles -
Bow Closing Ring Bending Pliers, 12.7 cm, Brass Jaws, Jewellery Making Forming Tool -
Special Prong Lifting Pliers, 130mm Length, 5.3mm Jaw Length, PVC Handles -
10 Inch Wire Drawing Tongs, Wire Making Drawplate Pulling Tool, Forged Steel, Serrated Jaws for Secure Grip, Jewellery Making Pliers -
125 MM Parallel Action Flat Nose Pliers, Smooth Jaws, Professional Jewellery Beading Tool -
Professional 5-Piece Jewellery Pliers Set/ Kit, 150mm with Foam Grips, Round Flat Chain Bent and Nylon Design, Zipper Case -
Flat Nose Ergonomic Pliers, Premium Stainless Steel, 5 Inch, Bead Wire Working Jewellery Art Craft Tool -
End Cutters Ergonomic Pliers, 5 Inch, Premium Stainless Steel, Jewellery Beading Hobby Wire Work Tool -
Smooth Flat Nose Parallel Action Pliers with Spring, 140 mm Jewellery Making Crafts Tool -
Professional Loop Closing Pliers, Jewellery Making Tool, Wire Working and Beadwork
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.
