Professional Stainless Steel Ring and Bracelet Bending Pliers, Flat Stock and Wire Shaping Tool for Jewellery Making and Crafts, 7-Inch
For bench jewellers forming ring shanks and bracelet blanks, these pliers shape flat stock and wire into consistent curves without marking the surface. Their smooth-faced jaws are essential when working with pre-polished metals, saving you valuable time at the finishing stage. This tool is stocked in the UK for immediate dispatch.
Key features
- A flat lower jaw presses stock against a cylindrical upper jaw to create uniform bends.
- Smoothly finished jaw surfaces prevent marring on soft metals like silver, gold, and copper.
- Features an adjustable, knurled stop-screw for making repeatable bends and consistent sizes.
- Solid stainless steel construction provides the leverage needed for forming heavier gauge stock.
- Curved, all-steel handles offer a direct feel and firm control during forming operations.
Who it's for
An essential tool for UK bench jewellers, silversmiths, and craftspeople regularly forming ring shanks and bracelet cuffs. Also suitable for model makers and metal artists who need to bend small-gauge flat stock or wire without leaving tool marks.
Specifications
- Material: Stainless Steel
- Overall Length: 7 inches (approx. 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 and bracelet cuffs
- Silversmiths shaping soft metals without surface marks
- Craftspeople requiring repeatable bends for consistent sizing
- Model makers bending small-gauge flat stock or wire
Not for
- Cutting wire or sheet metal — these are bending pliers
- Bending hardened steel or ferrous alloys — designed for softer metals
- Heavy-duty industrial fabrication — intended for precision craft work
How this compares
| Professional Stainless Steel Ring... | Alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Jaw Surface | Smoothly finished to prevent marring on soft metals | Often textured or rough, may mark delicate surfaces |
| Repeatability | Adjustable knurled stop-screw for consistent bends | Lacks a stop-screw, relying on manual judgement for each bend |
| Construction Material | Solid stainless steel for durability and leverage | Often carbon steel with plating, prone to wear or rust |
| Stock Location | Stocked in the UK for immediate dispatch | Often shipped from overseas, leading to longer delivery times |