Square bail making pliers with 6 mm and 8 mm square mandrel jaws and teal foam grips, standing upright

Square Bail Making Pliers — Medium Mandrels 6mm & 8mm, Wire Looping for Jewellery & Crafts

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Square bail making pliers with 6 mm and 8 mm square mandrel jaws and teal foam grips, standing upright

Square Bail Making Pliers — Medium Mandrels 6mm & 8mm, Wire Looping for Jewellery & Crafts

£7.99
Sale price  £7.99 Regular price 
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Round-nose pliers cannot make a square loop, however carefully you work them. These carry two square mandrels — 6mm and 8mm across the flats — so angular bails, links and geometric findings come off the jaw with crisp corners and flat sides, identical from the first to the last. A practical answer when a design calls for squared components in silver, gold or copper wire.

The smooth steel jaws are shaped to minimise marking on precious and non-ferrous metals, and the box joint keeps them running true and aligned under repeated forming pressure. Cushioned non-slip grips give firm, comfortable control — a solid addition for bench jewellers, wire artists and craftspeople.

  • Features two square mandrels measuring 6mm and 8mm across their flat faces.
  • Box-joint construction ensures the jaws remain aligned and operate smoothly under pressure.
  • Smooth steel jaws are designed to minimise marking on precious and non-ferrous metals.
  • Forms clean, angular loops and bails in wires such as silver, gold, and copper.
  • Fitted with cushioned, non-slip handle grips for firm control and comfort whilst working.

Who it's for

An essential hand tool for UK bench jewellers, craftspeople, and wire artists. Ideal for anyone regularly forming square or rectangular bails, links, and other angular findings for jewellery and decorative metalwork.

Specifications

  • Jaw Material: Steel
  • Jaw Profile: Square
  • Jaw Sizes: 6mm, 8mm

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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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