Parallel action bail forming pliers in bare steel with 8 mm and 11 mm round jaws, knurled side screw stop and patterned grips

Bail Forming Pliers — Parallel Action, 8 mm & 11 mm Round Jaws, Adjustable Side-Screw Stop

£17.99
Sale price  £17.99 Regular price 
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Parallel action bail forming pliers in bare steel with 8 mm and 11 mm round jaws, knurled side screw stop and patterned grips

Bail Forming Pliers — Parallel Action, 8 mm & 11 mm Round Jaws, Adjustable Side-Screw Stop

£17.99
Sale price  £17.99 Regular price 
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These parallel action pliers expertly form consistent 8mm and 11mm round wire loops for repeatable pendant and bail creation.

What it does

Engineered with a compound box-joint mechanism, these pliers maintain perfectly parallel jaws throughout their entire movement, ensuring even pressure distribution for clean, uniform loops. The precisely machined 8mm and 11mm jaw diameters create consistent results batch after batch. A dedicated stop screw allows you to lock in your desired loop size for absolute repeatability, streamlining production for larger projects. The internal return spring aids in rapid operation.

How to use it

  • Set the adjustable jaw stop for your desired loop diameter.
  • Grip wire and bend around the appropriate jaw.
  • Release and repeat for identical loops every time.

Who it's for

Ideal for UK bench jewellers, silversmiths, and dedicated wire-workers needing to produce multiple identical components efficiently. This tool replaces slower, less consistent manual methods for creating bails and links, particularly when working with precious metals for small production runs.

What's in the box

1 x 8mm & 11mm Parallel Action Round Bail Making Pliers

Our promise

Dispatched from the UK. Same-day dispatch target for orders before 2pm Mon–Fri. Free UK delivery on orders of £30 or more. 30-day returns — try it at the bench.

Weight 250 g

Common questions at the bench

How do I make loops the same size every time?
Form every loop at the same point on the jaw. On stepped or tapered jaws, a fine marker line at that point helps you find it again; pliers with a fixed loop size, a jaw stop or pegs do this for you, so see this product's description for how to set or use them. A test loop in scrap or copper wire first saves precious metal.
What wire thickness can I use?
If this product's description gives a wire size or gauge, stay within it. Annealed (softened) wire forms neater loops with less force; harder or thicker wire springs back more and puts more strain on the jaws.
Will these mark my wire?
Any jaw can mark soft metal or a polished finish if you grip too hard or the jaws are dirty, and serrated or textured jaws mark more easily than smooth ones. Use the lightest grip that holds the piece and keep the jaws clean; on finished or plated work, cover metal jaws with masking tape or use nylon-jawed pliers.
How should I look after them?
Wipe them clean after use, keep them dry and store them so the jaws do not knock against other tools. Keep the moving parts free of grit and filings so the action stays smooth, and do not use them as a hammer or a lever.

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