Hexagonal wood bangle forming mandrel, 14 inch, lying at an angle showing its flat faces and the hexagon end

Bangle Forming Mandrel — Hexagonal Wood, 14 Inch, Hammering & Shaping Tool

£19.99
£19.99
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Hexagonal wood bangle forming mandrel, 14 inch, lying at an angle showing its flat faces and the hexagon end
  • Hexagonal wood bangle forming mandrel, 14 inch, lying at an angle showing its flat faces and the hexagon end
  • Hexagonal wood bangle forming mandrel, 14 inch, lying at an angle showing its flat faces and the hexagon end
Bangle Forming Mandrel — Hexagonal Wood, 14 Inch, Hammering & Shaping Tool

Bangle Forming Mandrel — Hexagonal Wood, 14 Inch, Hammering & Shaping Tool

£19.99
£19.99
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A hexagonal bangle formed on a round mandrel loses its corners. This 14" former keeps them: six flat faces support hexagonal wire or stock through hammer forming, so the flats stay flat and the corner angles stay crisp from first blow to last.

The mandrel is turned from smooth-sanded hardwood, which will not mar silver, copper, brass or other soft non-ferrous metals, and the full 355mm length gives working room across a range of bangle sizes, with space to move the piece along as each face is trued.

  • Solid hexagonal profile with six flat forming faces.
  • Crafted from smooth-sanded hardwood to prevent marring soft metals.
  • Maintains crisp corner angles and geometry when hammer-forming hexagonal stock.
  • Full 14-inch length provides an ample working surface for various bangle sizes.
  • Dispatched from the UK, with a same-day dispatch target for orders before 2pm Mon–Fri.

Who it's for

A specialist tool for UK silversmiths and bench jewellers creating contemporary hexagonal-profile bangles and bracelets. Also suitable for craftspeople forming hexagonal shapes from copper, brass, and other non-ferrous metals who need to preserve a sharp, geometric profile during shaping.

Specifications

  • Material: Hardwood
  • Profile: Hexagonal
  • Length: 14" (approx. 355mm)

Free UK delivery from £30 · Same-day dispatch target for orders before 2pm Mon–Fri · 30-day returns
Weight 700 g

Common questions at the bench

What should I shape the bangle with?
A rawhide, nylon or wooden mallet moves the metal round the mandrel without thinning or marking it, so use one for shaping and truing. A metal hammer stretches and thins the metal and can mark it, and it dents a wooden mandrel, whose dents then press into your work. Use one only on a cast iron or steel mandrel, and only when you mean to stretch, planish or texture the bangle.
How do I get the bangle size I want?
If this mandrel is stepped, each step is a fixed size, so bangles formed on the same step match. If it tapers, mark the point where your bangle should sit with a pencil or a strip of tape and form each one at that mark. Either way, check the size with a bangle sizer or against a bangle that fits.
How do I keep the shape even?
Turn the bangle as you work and move along it a little at a time rather than striking one spot. If the mandrel tapers, take the bangle off now and then and put it back on the other way round, so it does not take on the taper. On a shaped mandrel, keep each side or corner of the bangle lined up with the matching face.
How should I look after it?
Wipe it clean after use and store it dry, where it will not knock against other tools. Keep the working surface free of nicks, dents and grit, because any mark on the mandrel can press into the bangle. Keep a wooden mandrel away from damp and direct heat so it does not split or warp. A light film of oil on a bare iron or steel mandrel helps keep rust away; wipe it off before you work.

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