Pentagonal Wood Bracelet Mandrel, Bangle Jewellery Hammering Forming Shaping Tool, 14 Inch
For jewellers hammer-forming five-sided bangles, maintaining a crisp pentagonal profile is essential. This solid wood mandrel provides the five flat faces required for shaping, ensuring the geometry is not lost, which can happen when using a standard round or oval mandrel.
Key features
- Features a true pentagonal cross-section for accurately forming five-sided profiles.
- Crafted from solid wood to prevent marring of non-ferrous metals during forming.
- Provides five stable, flat faces to support the bangle's geometry during hammering.
- Measures 14 inches in length, offering ample space for shaping and adjustments.
- Supplied as smooth, unfinished wood, ready for immediate use at the bench.
Who it's for
A specialist tool for UK bench jewellers and silversmiths creating contemporary bangles with a pentagonal cross-section. It is also suitable for students and apprentices learning geometric forming techniques in silver, copper, and other non-ferrous metals.
Specifications
- Material: Wood
- Profile: Pentagonal
- Length: 14" (approx. 355mm)
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Is this the right tool for you?
Best for
- UK bench jewellers forming pentagonal bangles
- Silversmiths creating contemporary geometric jewellery
- Students and apprentices learning non-ferrous metal forming
- Craftspeople needing a stable, flat surface for shaping
Not for
- Forming round or oval bangles
- Shaping ferrous metals or hardened alloys
- General purpose jewellery forming without specific geometric needs
- High-impact or heavy-duty metal manipulation
How this compares
| Pentagonal Wood Bracelet Mandrel,... | Alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Profile | True pentagonal cross-section for precise five-sided geometry | Standard round or oval profile, unsuitable for crisp angles |
| Material | Solid wood, prevents marring on non-ferrous metals | Plastic or metal, risks scratching softer jewellery materials |
| Length | 14 inches (approx. 355mm), ample space for shaping and adjustments | Shorter, standard mandrels offering less working area |
| Intended Use | Specialist tool for geometric bangle forming | General purpose mandrel for basic shaping |