Punch & Die Set — Bar & Paddle Blanks, 2 Steel Punches, 12-16 mm, Jewellery Work
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Two workhorse profiles for pared-back designs: a 16 × 62 mm bar and a 12.5 × 62 mm paddle, each punched from sheet in one strike. Long shapes like these wander when cut by hand; the die keeps them true, so drop earrings, bar pendants and repeated components stay uniform across a run.
The heavy steel block and both punches are hardened, tempered high-carbon tool steel, the punches bevelled for striking with a brass or nylon mallet. Suitable for silver, gold, copper and brass to 18 gauge (1.02 mm); work on a solid surface with a cutting lubricant to protect the shearing edges.
Cuts clean bar and paddle shapes from non-ferrous sheet metal up to 18 gauge (1.02mm).
Die block and punches are machined from hardened and tempered high-carbon tool steel.
Includes two punches: a 16 x 62 mm bar and a 12.5 x 62 mm paddle shape.
Punches feature a sharp cutting face and a beveled end for striking with a mallet.
Use with a cutting lubricant on a solid surface to ensure clean cuts and prolong tool life.
Our steel letter, number, and design punches are heat-treated to strike non-ferrous metals: silver (sterling, fine), copper, brass, bronze, aluminium, gold. Striking hardened steel will damage the face. For pewter and very soft alloys, use light strikes.
What size impression do I need?
1–2 mm for ring shanks and small pieces (initials, hallmark-style); 3–4 mm for pendant backs and signed plaques; 5 mm+ for presentation pieces and stamped jewellery components. Bigger is not always better — a clean small mark reads better than a struggle with an oversized one.
What do I strike it with?
A 1–2 lb brass mallet on a polished steel bench block. Do not use a steel hammer — it will deform the punch over time. One firm strike beats two soft ones for a clean impression.
How do I keep the punch sharp?
Polished punches stay sharp for thousands of strikes if you are hitting cleanly on a flat block. If the face starts blurring impressions, polish lightly with 600-grit emery, then a buffing mop on a polishing motor. Replace before the face deforms further.
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