Professional Wooden Round Stepped Bangle Bracelet Mandrel, 8" Length, Shaping Forming Tool, Jewellery & Crafts Making
For bench jewellers and silversmiths shaping bangles from soft metals, this stepped wooden mandrel provides a non-marring form. Its hardwood construction cushions hammer blows, allowing you to form or resize bangles without scuffing the finished surface whilst maintaining a true round shape.
Key features
- Turned from solid hardwood to prevent marking or scuffing soft metals.
- Features multiple steps with distinct diameters for common bangle sizes.
- The solid wood body absorbs and dampens the impact from mallet blows.
- Smooth, unfinished surface allows for a clean release of the workpiece.
Who it's for
A workshop essential for bench jewellers, silversmiths, and craftspeople working with precious metals. It is the favoured tool for resizing finished bangles or forming new ones from wire or sheet without damaging polished surfaces.
Specifications
- Material: Hardwood
- Profile: Round, Stepped
- Overall Length: 8 inches (approx. 203mm)
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Is this the right tool for you?
Best for
- UK bench jewellers shaping bangles from soft metals
- Silversmiths forming new bangles from wire or sheet
- Craftspeople resizing precious metal bangles
- Workshops requiring a non-marring shaping tool for bangles
Not for
- Shaping bangles from hardened steel or titanium
- Heavy-duty forming requiring extreme force
- Use with abrasive tools that could damage the wood
How this compares
| Professional Wooden Round Stepped... | Alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Solid hardwood | Softwood, plastic, or hollow metal |
| Profile | Stepped with multiple diameters for common bangle sizes | Single diameter or continuously conical |
| Workpiece protection | Smooth, unfinished surface prevents marking soft metals | Rough or treated surface may scuff delicate materials |
| Impact absorption | Solid wood body absorbs and dampens mallet blows | Rigid materials offer minimal impact dampening |