Square bail pliers with 12 mm parallel jaws and knurled stop screw, 6 inch, with an inset close-up of the jaw end

Square Bail Pliers — Parallel Action, 12 × 12 mm Jaws with Stop, 6 Inch, Jewellery Making

£17.99
Sale price  £17.99 Regular price 
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Square bail pliers with 12 mm parallel jaws and knurled stop screw, 6 inch, with an inset close-up of the jaw end

Square Bail Pliers — Parallel Action, 12 × 12 mm Jaws with Stop, 6 Inch, Jewellery Making

£17.99
Sale price  £17.99 Regular price 
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Bail pliers for forming square-profile bails and components to the same size, every time. The 12 mm x 12 mm square jaws move in true parallel, so wire wraps around a constant section rather than a taper, and the adjustable stop with its knurled thumb screw locks in a repeat position for a run of matched bails.

Compound lever action multiplies hand strength for bending heavier gauge wire, and the return spring set between the handles re-opens the jaws for the next wrap. All-steel construction with curved, patterned handles gives grip and control, and at 6 inches (approx. 150 mm) overall the pliers carry the leverage that architectural-scale wirework demands.

  • 12mm x 12mm square steel jaws move in a true parallel motion.
  • Adjustable jaw stop with knurled thumb screw ensures consistent, repeatable results.
  • Compound lever action multiplies hand strength for forming heavier gauge wire.
  • Return spring set between the handles automatically re-opens the jaws.
  • All-steel construction with curved, patterned handles for grip and control.

Who it's for

An essential tool for UK bench jewellers and wire artists creating contemporary jewellery with large, architectural-style bails. Also suitable for metal crafters forming consistent square-profile components from non-ferrous wire.

Specifications

  • Material: Steel
  • Jaw Profile: Square
  • Jaw Dimensions: 12mm x 12mm
  • Overall Length: 6 inches (approx. 150mm)

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Weight 250 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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