Parallel Action Chain Nose Pliers, Smooth Jaws, 140 mm Professional Jewellery Making Tool
For bench jewellers and silversmiths requiring a consistent, mark-free grip on delicate wire and components. These 140 mm parallel action pliers maintain full jaw contact throughout their movement, offering reliable control for forming loops, holding findings, and assembling chain without marring surfaces.
Key features
- Compound lever system keeps the smooth jaw faces parallel along their entire length.
- Tapered chain nose jaws allow for fine manipulation of small components and wire.
- Polished steel handles feature a stamped pattern for an improved, non-slip grip.
- An integrated coil spring provides a smooth, self-opening action to reduce hand fatigue.
- The parallel mechanism offers a uniform grip, preventing wire from slipping or twisting.
Who it's for
A core tool for UK bench jewellers, silversmiths, and jewellery students working with precious metal wire and findings. Also favoured by model makers and electronics technicians who handle delicate components and require a secure, parallel grip.
Specifications
- Overall length: 140 mm
- Jaw type: Smooth chain nose
- Action: Parallel
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Is this the right tool for you?
Best for
- UK bench jewellers forming loops in precious metal wire
- Silversmiths assembling delicate chain without marring surfaces
- Jewellery students learning to manipulate findings
- Model makers handling small, delicate components
- Electronics technicians requiring a secure, parallel grip
Not for
- Cutting or gripping hardened steel wire
- Heavy-duty industrial applications
- Tasks requiring a textured, high-friction grip
How this compares
| Parallel Action Chain Nose... | Alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Jaw Action | Parallel action maintains full jaw contact along entire length | Conventional pivot action with varying jaw contact |
| Jaw Surface | Smooth jaws prevent marring delicate materials | Serrated or textured jaws that can mark surfaces |
| Self-opening Mechanism | Integrated coil spring for smooth, self-opening action | No spring, or an external leaf spring prone to bending |
| Grip Security | Uniform parallel grip prevents wire slipping or twisting | Non-uniform grip can allow wire to slip or twist |