Oval bangle mandrel in plain tapered wood, lying diagonally on a linen cloth with the wider end at the top right

Oval Bangle Mandrel — Medium Tapered Profile, Wood, 14 Inch, Bracelet Forming & Hammering

£19.99
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Oval bangle mandrel in plain tapered wood, lying diagonally on a linen cloth with the wider end at the top right
  • Oval bangle mandrel in plain tapered wood, lying diagonally on a linen cloth with the wider end at the top right
  • Oval bangle mandrel in plain tapered wood, lying diagonally on a linen cloth with the wider end at the top right
Oval Bangle Mandrel — Medium Tapered Profile, Wood, 14 Inch, Bracelet Forming & Hammering

Oval Bangle Mandrel — Medium Tapered Profile, Wood, 14 Inch, Bracelet Forming & Hammering

£19.99
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The workhorse former for oval bangles: a tapered profile means one tool spans the standard adult sizes, so forming, truing and repair all happen against the correct curve. Slide the bangle to the point on the taper that matches its size and work it round from there.

Solid wood is what earns it the bench space — silver, copper and brass can be hammered against it without the work picking up marks, even when polished. The smooth-sanded surface lets metal move freely as it is shaped, and 14 inches of length gives room to work along the taper as the bangle comes true.

  • Tapered oval profile designed for forming standard adult-sized bangles.
  • Solid wood construction prevents marring or scratching of polished metal surfaces.
  • Smooth-sanded surface allows precious and non-ferrous metals to be worked without damage.
  • Measures 14 inches in total length, providing ample working space along the taper.
  • Ideal for shaping bangles from silver, copper, brass, and other soft metals.

Who it's for

A workshop essential for UK bench jewellers and silversmiths who regularly produce or repair oval bangles. Also suitable for jewellery students and serious hobbyists needing to create consistent, commercially standard shapes in their work.

Specifications

  • Material: Wood
  • Overall Length: 14 inches (approx. 35.5cm)
  • Profile: Tapered Oval

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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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