5-Piece Optical Pliers Set, 5.5-inch Stainless Steel

Name: Optical Pliers Set of 5, 5.5 Inch Stainless Steel — Round, Flat, Nylon, Curving & Compress
Brand: Jewellery Tools
SKU: O9-QUFO-52N0
Price: 49.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

Set of five 5.5-inch stainless steel optical curving pliers for jewellery making, with case.

Optical Pliers Set of 5, 5.5 Inch Stainless Steel — Round, Flat, Nylon, Curving & Compress

£49.99

Optical Pliers Set of 5, 5.5 Inch Stainless Steel — Round, Flat, Nylon, Curving & Compress

£49.99

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Precisely shape and adjust delicate metalwork for jewellery and optics with this five-piece stainless steel plier set.

What it does

This set equips you for intricate bending, forming, and compression tasks. Each plier features a robust box-joint construction for stable, precise movement, crucial for delicate wirework and frame adjustments. The non-glare brushed finish on the body reduces bench glare, while the polished jaws ensure clean contact. Two pairs of nylon-tipped pliers protect sensitive surfaces from scratches or discolouration during operation.

How to use it

Select the plier profile best suited for your task.
Grip components firmly but gently to avoid damage.
Wipe clean after use and store in the provided case.

Who it's for

An essential kit for bench jewellers, silversmiths, watchmakers, and optical technicians. Ideal for intermediate to professional users who need reliable, non-marring tools for detailed adjustments and repairs, replacing multiple single-purpose hand tools.

What's in the box

One 5-piece set of 5.5-inch optical pliers with a zip-fastened storage case.

Our promise

UK-stocked at our Birmingham workshop. Same-day dispatch on orders placed before 2pm. Free UK delivery on orders over £30. 30-day returns — try it at the bench.

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Weight 600 g

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Common questions at the bench

Will these mark soft silver wire?

Our flat-, snipe-, and round-nose pliers have polished interior jaws — they will not mark cleanly annealed precious-metal wire when used with normal grip pressure. For absolutely no-mark work on finished pieces, wrap the jaws with masking tape or nylon-jaw covers (sold separately).

Can these cut hardened wire?

Tungsten-carbide-tipped cutters in this collection handle hardened steel up to spring temper. Standard side cutters are for non-ferrous (silver, gold, copper, brass) up to half-hard. Check the product spec for the cutting capacity.

What is the difference between parallel and standard pliers?

Standard pliers pivot on a single point — the jaws scissor open and grip strongest at the tip. Parallel-action pliers stay perfectly parallel through the full opening, giving equal grip pressure across the whole jaw face. Parallel models are higher-precision (better for wire-wrapping and dead-soft annealed wire) but cost more.

Do they come spring-loaded?

Most of our bench pliers ship spring-loaded for one-handed operation. Where the spring is removable, the product description notes it. Spring tension is set for all-day comfort, not maximum grip.

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