Cameo Head Steel Disc Cutter Set, 4 Punches, 9-21 mm, Jewellery Making Tool
This disc cutter set produces four distinct cameo head profiles from soft sheet metal. The set includes a solid steel die block and four corresponding punches, all machined from hardened carbon tool steel for clean, repeatable cuts. The four punch sizes are 9.79x11.8mm, 11.96x14.39mm, 14.56x17.56mm, and 16.74x20.18mm.
To use, place your sheet metal between the plates of the die block. Insert the desired punch and strike it firmly with a brass or nylon mallet to shear the blank. For the cleanest cuts and to prolong the life of the cutting edges, we recommend using a cutting lubricant and annealing your metal before punching.
This tool is ideal for jewellers creating unique pendants and earrings, craftspeople making decorative blanks for enamelling, or model engineers requiring consistently shaped small parts.
- Set includes one die block and four punches, made from hardened carbon tool steel.
- Punches four cameo shapes: 9.8x11.8, 12x14.4, 14.6x17.6, and 16.7x20.2 mm.
- Cuts non-ferrous metals like silver, copper, and brass up to 18 gauge (1.02 mm).
- The solid steel die block measures approximately 76 x 76 mm (3 x 3 inches).
- Each punch is approximately 38 mm long with a sharp, ground cutting edge.
Is this the right tool for you?
Best for
- UK jewellers creating small-batch cameo pendants from silver or gold sheet
- Crafters producing decorative metal blanks for resin work or enamelling
- Model makers needing consistent, shaped components from brass or copper sheet
- Silversmiths cutting profile blanks for custom earring or inlay designs
Not for
- Cutting hardened steel or metals thicker than 18 gauge (1.02 mm)
- Use with a standard claw hammer; a brass mallet is recommended
- Producing perfectly circular discs; this set is for cameo profiles only
How this compares
| Cameo Head Steel Disc... | Alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Hardened Carbon Tool Steel | Untempered Carbon Steel |
| Punch Finish | Ground cutting edges | Rough cast edges |
| Die Tolerance | Close-tolerance die slots | Loose, stamped openings |
| Country of stock | UK warehouse | Overseas dispatch |