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

Name: Optical Pliers Set, 4-Piece 5.5" Stainless Steel — Round, Flat Nylon, Curving, with Case
Brand: Jewellery Tools
SKU: 2P-XUUO-EVNM
Price: 39.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

Professional 4-piece optical plier set, 5.5-inch stainless steel, with nylon jaws for shaping jewellery

Optical Pliers Set, 4-Piece 5.5" Stainless Steel — Round, Flat Nylon, Curving, with Case

£39.99

Optical Pliers Set, 4-Piece 5.5" Stainless Steel — Round, Flat Nylon, Curving, with Case

£39.99

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This professional 4-piece optical plier set precisely shapes and grips delicate wire and spectacle frames without marring surfaces.

What it does

These 5.5-inch stainless steel pliers offer controlled adjustments for intricate work. The flat-nose pliers feature replaceable nylon jaws to protect polished finishes, while the round-jawed bending plier allows precise curves. A wide curving plier with a nylon block gently reshapes frame bridges. Their balanced weight and satin finish ensure comfortable, precise manipulation during assembly and repair.

How to use it

Select the plier best suited for the specific shaping task.
Gently apply pressure to bend wire or adjust frame components.
Wipe clean after use and store in the included case.

Who it's for

An essential tool for bench jewellers, watchmakers, and optical technicians. This set replaces less specialised tools for fine wire forming and frame adjustments, offering a dedicated solution for professionals and serious hobbyists alike.

What's in the box

One 4-piece optical plier set with carrying 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 500 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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