Cast Iron Bracelet Steel Stepped Mandrel Round with Tang, 10 Inch, Four Steps Graduate from 2 to 2-3/4 Inch, Jewellery Making Tool
For jewellers and silversmiths forming round bangles to consistent diameters. This steel bracelet mandrel provides four distinct steps from 2 to 2¾ inches, removing the guesswork of a tapered tool and ensuring repeatable sizing for every piece made at the bench.
Key features
- Four machined steps provide fixed diameters from 2 inches to 2¾ inches.
- The square tang allows for secure mounting in a bench vise for heavy forming work.
- Stepped design ensures every bangle formed on a given step is an identical size.
- Hollow steel construction reduces overall weight without compromising strength.
- Measures 10 inches in total length, providing an ample working surface.
Who it's for
An essential forming tool for UK silversmiths, bench jewellers, and jewellery students. It is ideal for anyone producing batches of bangles or bracelets in copper, silver, and other non-ferrous metals who requires consistent sizing across a production run.
Specifications
- Material: Steel
- Overall Length: 10 inches (approx. 254mm)
- Step Diameters: Four steps from 2" (50.8mm) to 2¾" (69.8mm)
- Profile: Round, stepped
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Is this the right tool for you?
Best for
- UK silversmiths forming consistent round bangles
- Bench jewellers producing batches of bracelets in non-ferrous metals
- Jewellery students learning repeatable sizing techniques
Not for
- Shaping ferrous metals or hardened steel
- Forming bangles outside the 2 to 2¾ inch diameter range
- Requiring a continuously tapered mandrel for variable sizing
How this compares
| Cast Iron Bracelet Steel... | Alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Design for sizing | Four distinct machined steps for fixed diameters | Continuous taper requiring visual estimation for sizing |
| Sizing consistency | Repeatable, identical sizing for bangles on each step | Variable sizing, dependent on user skill and marking |
| Bench mounting | Square tang for secure mounting in a bench vise | No tang, typically handheld or less stable in a vise |
| Material | Hollow steel construction | Wood, plastic, or solid lower-grade steel |