Large tapered round nose mandrel pliers with teal foam grips and a wide cone-shaped steel jaw, lying on linen

Looping Mandrel Pliers — Large Tapered Round Nose, 10 mm to 2 mm, Jewellery Making

£11.99
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Large tapered round nose mandrel pliers with teal foam grips and a wide cone-shaped steel jaw, lying on linen

Looping Mandrel Pliers — Large Tapered Round Nose, 10 mm to 2 mm, Jewellery Making

£11.99
Sale price  £11.99 Regular price 
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Looping pliers with a continuous taper from 10 mm down to 2 mm — one tool in place of a drawer of fixed-diameter round nose pairs. Pick the diameter by where you place the wire along the jaw, and the same spot gives the same coil every time: repeatable eyelets, links and loops in soft wire.

The smooth, conical steel jaws leave precious and non-ferrous metals unmarked, the box joint keeps everything aligned under forming pressure, and the textured cushioned grips soften the repetition. Bench jewellers, wire-wrap artists and electronics hobbyists will find the range covers most of what a working day asks.

  • Tapered steel jaws provide a continuous range of diameters from 10 mm to 2 mm.
  • Smooth, conical jaw surfaces form clean loops without marring precious or non-ferrous metals.
  • Box-joint construction keeps the jaws perfectly aligned whilst applying forming pressure.
  • Textured, cushioned grips offer comfort and reduce hand fatigue during repetitive work.
  • Replaces multiple pairs of round-nose pliers with a single, versatile looping tool.

Who it's for

A core tool for bench jewellers, silversmiths, and wire-wrapping artists across the UK. Also suitable for model makers and electronics hobbyists who require consistent loop forming for components and fixtures.

Specifications

  • Jaw Taper: 10 mm down to 2 mm
  • Jaw Material: Steel

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Weight 150 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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