19" Crucible Tongs with Wooden Handle, Black Metal, Square Dish Holder for Jewellery Casting Tool
For jewellers and casters pouring into square dish moulds, these tongs provide a secure, four-point grip. The specialised jaw holds the dish level for a stable pour, preventing the tipping and spills that can occur with standard round-jaw tongs in the studio.
Key features
- Four-point jaw grips the corners of a square casting dish for a secure hold.
- Turned wooden handle provides a comfortable, insulated grip from the main shaft.
- 19-inch (approx. 48cm) length keeps hands at a safe distance from the furnace.
- Sliding mechanism with a locking screw adjusts the jaw to fit different dish sizes.
- Durable black-finished metal construction for frequent workshop use.
Who it's for
UK bench jewellers, silversmiths, and small-scale casters working with gold, silver, and other non-ferrous metals. Suitable for any workshop process requiring the secure handling of square crucibles or dishes at high temperatures.
Specifications
- Overall Length: 19 inches (483mm)
- Materials: Black-finished metal body, wooden handle
- Jaw Type: Adjustable square dish holder
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Is this the right tool for you?
Best for
- UK bench jewellers pouring molten metal into square dish moulds
- Silversmiths securely handling hot square crucibles
- Small-scale casters working with gold and silver at high temperatures
- Workshops needing a stable, insulated grip for hot square dishes
Not for
- Holding round crucibles or dishes
- Handling ferrous metals at high temperatures
- Applications requiring a non-adjustable jaw
- Lifting items other than square casting dishes
How this compares
| 19" Crucible Tongs with... | Alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Jaw Design | Four-point grip for square casting dishes, preventing tipping | Round-jaw design, prone to tipping square dishes |
| Handle Material | Turned wooden handle for comfortable, insulated grip | Basic metal handle, can become hot and uncomfortable |
| Length | 19-inch (483mm) length for safe distance from furnace | Shorter tongs, increasing proximity to heat source |
| Jaw Adjustability | Sliding mechanism with locking screw for various dish sizes | Fixed jaw, limiting use to a single dish size |