Professional Swage Block with 16 Punch Set, Jewellery Making, Stainless Steel Dapping Forming Shaping Craft Tools
For jewellers and metalworkers shaping sheet, bezel, or decorative wire. This 17-piece swage block and punch set provides a practical range of profiles for forming metal, all organised in a marked wooden base for efficient work at the bench.
Key features
- Includes a 2.5-inch, six-sided steel swage block with 22 distinct forming grooves.
- Supplied with 16 steel punches, including ten cylindrical, five square, and one triangular profile.
- Ten cylindrical punches in graduated diameters from 2mm to 24mm for dapping and forming curves.
- Five square punches (2mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm) and one 45-degree triangular punch for channel work.
- Set is housed in a sturdy wooden base with a dedicated, labelled slot for each component.
- All punch sizes are clearly marked in millimetres on the base for fast identification.
Who it's for
Primarily for bench jewellers, silversmiths, and small-scale metalworkers who require a versatile tool for forming and shaping non-ferrous metals. Also suitable for craftspeople and hobbyists working on detailed metal projects.
Specifications
- Material: Steel block and punches, wooden base
- Block Dimensions: 2.5" (approx. 63.5 mm)
- Cylindrical Punch Diameters: 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 11, 15, 18, 21, 24 mm
- Square Punch Sizes: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 mm
- Total Weight: Approx. 3 kg
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Is this the right tool for you?
Best for
- UK bench jewellers shaping non-ferrous sheet and wire
- Silversmiths forming bezel and decorative elements
- Craftspeople and hobbyists undertaking detailed metal projects
Not for
- Shaping ferrous metals or hardened steel
- Heavy industrial metal forming applications
- Precision measurement or marking tasks
How this compares
| Professional Swage Block with... | Alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Solid steel block and punches | Softer alloy or cast iron components |
| Profile variety | 22 block grooves, 16 punches (cylindrical, square, triangular) | Basic cylindrical punches with fewer block forms |
| Storage and identification | Wooden base with labelled slots and marked punch sizes | Loose components or basic tray without size markings |
| Professional suitability | Engineered for bench jewellers and small-scale metalworkers | General purpose sets for occasional hobbyist use |