Jewellery Making, Spoon Bending Pliers 7" Flat Stock Tool for Ring and Bracelet Shaping Forming, Carbon Steel with Allen Key
For bench jewellers and silversmiths forming ring shanks and bracelets from flat metal strip. These pliers provide the leverage to bend flat stock and spoon handles into consistent curves, offering greater control than standard forming pliers for repeatable, production-quality work.
Key features
- Bends flat stock around a fixed cylindrical post for a smooth, consistent radius.
- Allen key grub screw adjusts the jaw gap to accommodate different gauges of flat stock.
- Solid carbon steel construction with a non-reflective, black oxide finish.
- Tubular steel handles fitted with textured, non-slip foam grips for comfort and control.
- Compound lever action provides significant mechanical advantage for bending tough stock.
Who it's for
An essential tool for UK bench jewellers, silversmiths, and craftspeople who specialise in creating spoon rings. Also suitable for any workshop regularly forming bangles, bracelets, or ring shanks from flat metal strip.
Specifications
- Material: Carbon Steel
- Overall length: 7" (178mm)
Free UK delivery · Same-day dispatch before 2pm · 30-day returns
Is this the right tool for you?
Best for
- UK bench jewellers forming ring shanks from flat metal strip
- Silversmiths shaping bracelets from flat stock
- Craftspeople specialising in spoon rings
- Workshops requiring repeatable bending of flat metal for bangles
Not for
- Cutting wire or sheet metal – use dedicated snips
- Bending round wire – use appropriate forming pliers
- Working with highly polished, delicate surfaces – use nylon-jawed tools
How this compares
| Jewellery Making, Spoon Bending... | Alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Jaw Mechanism | Bends flat stock around a fixed cylindrical post; adjustable jaw gap | Standard parallel or curved jaws; fixed gap |
| Material | Solid carbon steel construction | Lower-grade steel alloy or pressed sheet metal |
| Leverage | Compound lever action for significant mechanical advantage | Simple pivot for direct leverage |
| Grips | Textured, non-slip foam grips on tubular steel handles | Bare metal or basic PVC dipped handles |