Blank Punch & Die Set — Butterfly, 4 Steel Punches, 9-23 mm, Jewellery Sheet Work
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Blank Punch & Die Set — Butterfly, 4 Steel Punches, 9-23 mm, Jewellery Sheet Work
£99.99
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£99.99
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Butterflies turn up everywhere in small jewellery — earring pairs, charm bracelets, layered pendants — and this set blanks them in four sizes: 22.2 × 17.4 mm, 18.4 × 14.4 mm, 15.0 × 11.8 mm and 12.4 × 9.7 mm. Cut the flat blank first, then dome or form it as the design demands; the outlines stay identical across the batch.
Block and punches are hardened high-carbon tool steel, the 76 × 76 mm block giving a firm bed for the strike. Use annealed non-ferrous sheet up to 1.2 mm (18 gauge) with a suitable cutting lubricant — the fine wing detail depends on keeping those edges sharp.
- Cuts four distinct butterfly shapes from non-ferrous sheet metal up to 1.2 mm (18 gauge).
- Punch sizes (W x H): 22.2x17.4, 18.4x14.4, 15.0x11.8, and 12.4x9.7 mm.
- Block and punches are machined from hardened high-carbon tool steel for durability.
- Solid 76 x 76 mm (3 x 3 inch) steel block provides a stable cutting base.
- Punches feature a sharp cutting face and a bevelled end for striking with a hammer.
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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