Double wrap n tap bail making pliers with blue PVC grips and two stacked stepped steel barrels of 13, 16 and 20 mm, on linen

Bail Making Pliers — Double Wrap N Tap 13mm, 16mm, 20mm with PVC Comfort Grip

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Double wrap n tap bail making pliers with blue PVC grips and two stacked stepped steel barrels of 13, 16 and 20 mm, on linen
  • Double wrap n tap bail making pliers with blue PVC grips and two stacked stepped steel barrels of 13, 16 and 20 mm, on linen
  • Double wrap n tap bail making pliers with blue PVC grips and two stacked stepped steel barrels of 13, 16 and 20 mm, on linen
Bail Making Pliers — Double Wrap N Tap 13mm, 16mm, 20mm with PVC Comfort Grip

Bail Making Pliers — Double Wrap N Tap 13mm, 16mm, 20mm with PVC Comfort Grip

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Large bails and big loops are awkward on round nose pliers, where the taper changes your diameter with every millimetre of jaw. These wrap-and-tap pliers fix the geometry instead: three parallel stepped mandrels at 13mm, 16mm and 20mm, so the pendant bail you wrap today matches the one you wrap next month. Form silver, gold or copper wire around the step, tap it true, move on.

The jaws are solid steel with no taper across each step, held in line by a lap joint that stays square under working pressure. Blue PVC-coated handles cushion repetitive wrapping, and beyond a wipe-down at the end of the day the tool asks for no maintenance.

  • Parallel stepped mandrels form three distinct bail sizes: 13mm, 16mm, and 20mm.
  • Solid steel jaws provide a sturdy, non-tapered surface for wrapping and tapping wire.
  • Blue PVC-coated handles offer a comfortable, non-slip grip during repetitive tasks.
  • Lap joint construction ensures the jaws remain aligned under working pressure.
  • Suitable for forming non-ferrous metals including silver, gold, and copper wire.

Who it's for

An essential tool for UK bench jewellers, jewellery students, and wire artists who produce pendants or statement pieces. Ideal for anyone needing to create medium-to-large, repeatable loops and bails without changing tools.

Specifications

  • Bail Diameters: 13mm, 16mm, 20mm
  • Jaw Material: Steel
  • Handle Grips: PVC

Free UK delivery from £30 · Same-day dispatch target for orders before 2pm Mon–Fri · 30-day returns
Weight 250 g

Common questions at the bench

How do I make loops the same size every time?
Form every loop at the same point on the jaw. On stepped or tapered jaws, a fine marker line at that point helps you find it again; pliers with a fixed loop size, a jaw stop or pegs do this for you, so see this product's description for how to set or use them. A test loop in scrap or copper wire first saves precious metal.
What wire thickness can I use?
If this product's description gives a wire size or gauge, stay within it. Annealed (softened) wire forms neater loops with less force; harder or thicker wire springs back more and puts more strain on the jaws.
Will these mark my wire?
Any jaw can mark soft metal or a polished finish if you grip too hard or the jaws are dirty, and serrated or textured jaws mark more easily than smooth ones. Use the lightest grip that holds the piece and keep the jaws clean; on finished or plated work, cover metal jaws with masking tape or use nylon-jawed pliers.
How should I look after them?
Wipe them clean after use, keep them dry and store them so the jaws do not knock against other tools. Keep the moving parts free of grit and filings so the action stays smooth, and do not use them as a hammer or a lever.

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