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Blank Punch & Die Set — Diamond Shape, 4 Steel Punches, 13-29 mm, Jewellery Making
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Diamond blanks in four sizes — 28.92 × 25.61 mm, 24.79 × 21.95 mm, 20.66 × 18.20 mm and 13.53 × 14.00 mm — sheared from sheet one strike at a time. Cut them as pendants, charms and earring components, as inlay pieces for mixed-media work, or as uniform bases for stamping and enamelling.
Die block and punches are hardened carbon tool steel; the compact 76 × 76 mm block tucks onto a crowded bench without giving up stability. Punches are ground sharp at the business end and bevelled for the mallet at the other. Brass or nylon mallet, non-ferrous sheet to 18 gauge (1.02 mm), a drop of cutting lubricant — that is the whole routine.
- Fabricating diamond-shaped pendants, charms, and earring components.
- Creating custom inlay pieces for metalwork or mixed-media projects.
- Producing uniform blanks for subsequent stamping or enamelling work.
- Cuts four distinct diamond shapes from non-ferrous sheet up to 18 gauge (1.02 mm).
- Includes punch sizes (approx): 29x26mm, 25x22mm, 21x18mm, and 14x14mm.
- Punches and die block are machined from hardened carbon tool steel for clean cuts.
- Compact 76 x 76 mm (3 x 3 inch) die block fits easily on a jeweller's bench.
- Punches are ground sharp on the cutting end and bevelled on the striking end.
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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