Forming Pliers — Deep Concave & Convex Nylon Jaws for Metal Strip and Wire Bending

Forming pliers for pulling smooth, controlled curves into strip and wire — bangle blanks, ring shanks and other curved components — without marking the metal. The deep concave jaw works against its convex opposite, so the stock is supported on both faces through the bend and comes out curved, not kinked. Shanks formed this way can then be trued on a ring mandrel.

Both jaw faces are nylon, protecting polished and precious-metal surfaces, with the lower jaw screw-fixed to the steel body for stability. Box-joint construction holds the jaws in alignment through repeated forming, and the blue vinyl-coated handles give a secure, comfortable grip. The nylon is the sacrificial surface here — it wears so your finish does not.

• One deep concave jaw works against a corresponding convex jaw to form smooth curves.
• Nylon jaw faces bend wire and strip without marking or scratching polished surfaces.
• Features a durable box-joint construction to maintain jaw alignment under pressure.
• The lower nylon jaw is screw-fixed to the steel body for stability.
• Blue vinyl-coated handles provide a comfortable and secure grip during forming operations.

Who it's for

Designed for UK bench jewellers and silversmiths who regularly form bangles, ring shanks, and other curved components from precious metal. Also suitable for model makers and craftspeople needing to shape delicate wire and strip without damage.

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