Parallel Action Square Metal Hole Punch Pliers, 2 x 2 mm Pin, Jewelry Wire Crafts Tool, 140 mm
For jewellers and leatherworkers creating square settings or using square rivets, these pliers punch a clean hole first time. The parallel action drives a 2x2 mm square pin through sheet metal and other materials without tearing or distortion, eliminating the need for filing.
Key features
- Compound lever design provides parallel jaw action for a clean, vertical punch.
- Hardened steel 2x2 mm pin punches a clean-edged square hole in one squeeze.
- Replaceable punch pin, secured by a nut and bolt for straightforward maintenance.
- Solid steel jaws with a corresponding die prevent material distortion during use.
- Return spring fitted between the handles for comfortable, repetitive work.
Who it's for
Primarily for UK bench jewellers, silversmiths, and leatherworkers who require square holes for fittings like rivets or for creating decorative piercings. Also suitable for model makers and craftspeople working with thin, non-ferrous sheet metal or plastics.
Specifications
- Material: Steel
- Overall Length: 140 mm
- Pin Dimensions: 2 mm x 2 mm
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Is this the right tool for you?
Best for
- UK bench jewellers creating square settings or decorative piercings
- Silversmiths needing square holes for rivets in sheet metal
- Leatherworkers punching square holes for decorative fittings
- Model makers working with thin non-ferrous sheet or plastics
Not for
- Punching holes larger than 2x2 mm or different shapes
- Working with hardened steel or thick ferrous metals
- Creating rough holes where precision is not required
How this compares
| Parallel Action Square Metal... | Alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Punching action | Parallel jaw action for a clean, vertical punch | Pivoting jaw action, often causing angled or distorted holes |
| Hole quality | Clean-edged square hole in one squeeze, no filing required | Jagged or torn edges, requiring post-punch filing |
| Material distortion | Solid steel jaws with corresponding die prevent distortion | Single-sided punch, potentially deforming material around the hole |
| Maintenance | Replaceable 2x2 mm punch pin, secured by nut and bolt | Fixed punch pin, requiring tool replacement if worn or damaged |