Round wooden bangle shaping mandrel with parallel tang for jewellery making

Bangle & Bracelet Shaping Mandrel — Round Stepped Wood, with Tang for Vice Mounting

£19.99
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Round wooden bangle shaping mandrel with parallel tang for jewellery making

Bangle & Bracelet Shaping Mandrel — Round Stepped Wood, with Tang for Vice Mounting

£19.99
Sale price  £19.99 Regular price 
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Round bangles come out consistent when each is formed on the same fixed diameter. This hardwood mandrel provides four stepped sizes instead of a continuous taper, so repeat pieces in silver, copper or other non-ferrous metals match without constant measuring.

The wood is turned solid and finished smooth, which protects soft precious metal from marring and lets a formed bangle slide free easily. A squared tang at the end drops into a bench vice, holding the tool rigid while both hands control the hammer and the work.

  • Turned from solid hardwood to prevent marring or scratching soft precious metals.
  • The stepped profile provides four distinct diameters for forming bangles to set sizes.
  • A squared tang at one end allows for secure mounting in a standard bench vice.
  • Smooth, finished surface allows bangles to be easily worked and removed.

Who it's for

An essential forming tool for UK silversmiths, bench jewellers, and jewellery students working with non-ferrous metals. It is particularly suited to workshops producing bangles and bracelets in consistent, repeatable sizes.

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Weight 300 g

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Common questions at the bench

UK or US sizing?
Our steel ring mandrels carry both UK alphabetical and US numerical scales unless the product specifically notes UK-only or US-only in the description. Hardwood and aluminium mandrels are unmarked — use a separate ring sizer to measure.
Can I hammer directly against the mandrel?
Steel mandrels yes — that is what they are designed for. Hardwood mandrels are for forming and finishing only; hammering against them dents the wood and marks the workpiece. Aluminium mandrels: light planishing only, no forging.
What is a stepped mandrel for?
Stepped (tiered) mandrels let you work batches of rings or bangles in fixed standard sizes — useful for production work where you are making matched pairs or a series. Tapered mandrels suit one-off resizing where you need every size in between.
How do I store it without rust?
Wipe with a light camellia or 3-in-1 oil after wet work or polishing, then store in a dry drawer or wall rack. A small silica gel pack in the drawer is cheap insurance against humidity in unheated workshops.

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