Bell-shape punch and die set from above, four bell punches of different sizes seated in the steel block

Sheet Metal Punch & Die Set — 4 Bell-Shape Steel Cutters, 8-26 mm, Jewellery Blanks

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Bell-shape punch and die set from above, four bell punches of different sizes seated in the steel block

Sheet Metal Punch & Die Set — 4 Bell-Shape Steel Cutters, 8-26 mm, Jewellery Blanks

£99.99
Sale price  £99.99 Regular price 
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Batch work is where a shaped cutter earns its keep: matched bell blanks for pendant drops, earring pairs and decorative components, cut in a fraction of the time piercing would take. Slide annealed silver or copper sheet — any non-ferrous metal up to 18 gauge (1.02 mm) — into the die slot, seat the punch and strike the bevelled end squarely with a brass hammer. Each blank drops out clean and identical to the last, across all four sizes from 8 to 26 mm.

Die block and punches alike are machined from hardened carbon tool steel, so the shearing edges hold up through repeated runs. Give them an easy life: a drop of cutting oil before punching, properly annealed metal, and a brass hammer rather than steel, and the set will keep cutting cleanly for years.

  • Punches and die block are machined from hardened carbon tool steel.
  • Cuts non-ferrous metals like silver and copper up to 18 gauge (1.02mm).
  • Four bell punches: 8.7x15.6, 10.9x18.6, 13.4x22.1, and 15.9x25.8mm.
  • The solid steel die block measures approx. 64 x 89 mm (2.5 x 3.5 inches).
  • Use with a brass hammer and cutting oil for clean cuts and long tool life.
Weight 1.35 kg

Common questions at the bench

What metal and thickness can it cut?
Only the non-ferrous sheet metal this product's description names, and no thicker than any gauge or thickness it gives. Do not cut steel or any other ferrous metal: sheet that is harder or thicker than the cutter is made for can chip or blunt the punches and the die.
How do I cut a clean blank?
Anneal (soften) the sheet and put a little cutting lubricant on the punch. Stand the die block on a solid, flat surface, set the sheet in it and seat the punch with its cutting end to the metal. Strike the top of the punch squarely and firmly, with the hammer or mallet this product's description suggests if it names one; one firm, square blow gives a cleaner edge than several light or glancing ones.
Will the blank need finishing?
Check each blank. Smooth any burr or sharp edge with a file or fine abrasive paper before the piece is worn or finished, and if a blank has bowed slightly in the cut, flatten it with a mallet on a bench block.
How should I look after it?
Use it only on the sheet it is made for. Wipe the punches and die block clean after use, oil them lightly and store them dry, with the cutting edges kept from knocking against other tools. If a punch sticks, tap it back out straight rather than levering or twisting it.

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