Novelty Blank Cutter — Mustache, 4 Steel Punches, 5-25 mm, Jewellery Making Set
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For the lighter end of the bench: mustache blanks in four sizes — 5.55 × 13.8 mm, 6.82 × 16.9 mm, 8.43 × 20.87 mm and 10.22 × 24.87 mm — punched clean from sheet. They become novelty pendants and charms, embellishments for models, and details for mixed-media pieces, all matching across the batch.
Die block and punches are hardened, tempered carbon tool steel, with the 76 mm block giving a steady platform for the hammer. Anneal your silver, copper or brass, keep it to 18 gauge (1.02 mm) or thinner, and use a cutting lubricant — the smallest punch especially rewards careful, square strikes.
Cuts four distinct mustache shapes from non-ferrous sheet metal.
Includes punch sizes: 5.5x13.8mm, 6.8x16.9mm, 8.4x20.9mm, and 10.2x24.9mm.
Die block and punches are machined from hardened and tempered carbon tool steel.
Suitable for soft metals up to 18 gauge (1.02mm) like silver, copper, and brass.
Solid 76mm x 76mm (3" x 3") steel block provides a stable cutting base.
Our steel letter, number, and design punches are heat-treated to strike non-ferrous metals: silver (sterling, fine), copper, brass, bronze, aluminium, gold. Striking hardened steel will damage the face. For pewter and very soft alloys, use light strikes.
What size impression do I need?
1–2 mm for ring shanks and small pieces (initials, hallmark-style); 3–4 mm for pendant backs and signed plaques; 5 mm+ for presentation pieces and stamped jewellery components. Bigger is not always better — a clean small mark reads better than a struggle with an oversized one.
What do I strike it with?
A 1–2 lb brass mallet on a polished steel bench block. Do not use a steel hammer — it will deform the punch over time. One firm strike beats two soft ones for a clean impression.
How do I keep the punch sharp?
Polished punches stay sharp for thousands of strikes if you are hitting cleanly on a flat block. If the face starts blurring impressions, polish lightly with 600-grit emery, then a buffing mop on a polishing motor. Replace before the face deforms further.
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