Produce clean, repeatable Christian Cross blanks from sheet metal. This disc cutter set includes a solid, hardened carbon steel die block and five matching punches. The components are machined for a close tolerance fit, ensuring crisp edges on your cut pieces.
To operate, place your annealed sheet metal (up to 18 gauge or 1.02 mm) into the die. Insert the desired punch and strike the bevelled end decisively with a brass or nylon mallet. Using a cutting lubricant will extend the life of the cutting edges. The set includes punches for five distinct sizes: 7x10mm, 9x13mm, 10x15mm, 13x19mm, and 15x23mm.
Ideal for jewellers and craftspeople creating pendants, charms, or decorative components for larger pieces. The consistent output makes it suitable for small production runs of religious or gothic-themed jewellery.
Cuts five sizes of Christian Cross shapes from non-ferrous sheet metal.
Punches and die block are machined from hardened carbon tool steel.
Rated for soft metals up to 18 gauge (1.02 mm) thick.
Punch sizes: 7x10mm, 9x13mm, 10x15mm, 13x19mm, and 15x23mm.
Solid steel die block measures approximately 76 x 76 mm (3 x 3 inches).
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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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