Small square mandrel bail making pliers standing upright with teal foam grips and 3 mm and 5 mm square steel jaws

Bail Making Pliers — Small Square Mandrels, 3 mm & 5 mm, Wire Forming, Jewellery & Crafts

£11.99
Sale price  £11.99 Regular price 
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Small square mandrel bail making pliers standing upright with teal foam grips and 3 mm and 5 mm square steel jaws

Bail Making Pliers — Small Square Mandrels, 3 mm & 5 mm, Wire Forming, Jewellery & Crafts

£11.99
Sale price  £11.99 Regular price 
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Master precise square bails and consistent wire forms with these dual-ended square mandrel pliers.

What it does

These pliers feature two square mandrels, 3mm and 5mm, enabling repeatable forming of jump rings, consistent loops, and perfectly square bails. The box-joint construction ensures the jaws remain perfectly aligned, even under pressure, delivering clean, parallel bends in soft metals. Their robust steel construction is designed for years of daily bench work, offering a reliable solution for intricate wire manipulation.

How to use it

  • Select the appropriate jaw size for your wire gauge.
  • Gently grip and wrap wire around the square mandrel.
  • Form consistent loops and angles with controlled pressure.

Who it's for

An essential tool for UK bench jewellers, silversmiths, and wire-wrapping artists. Whether you're creating custom findings, fabricating components, or adding precise right-angled bends for intricate designs, these pliers streamline repetitive tasks and replace the need for multiple single-sized mandrels.

What's in the box

1 x Small Square Mandrel Pliers (3mm & 5mm)

Our promise

Dispatched from the UK. Same-day dispatch target for orders before 2pm Mon–Fri. Free UK delivery on orders of £30 or more. 30-day returns — try it at the bench.

Weight 120 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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