Disc Cutter Set — Snake Blanks, 4 Steel Punches, 8-39 mm, Jewellery Sheet Metal
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A sinuous outline that would test anyone's saw control, punched instead in one strike: four snake blanks at 38.5 mm, 33.04 mm, 27.54 mm and 22 mm long, the largest 14.24 mm across. Use them for serpent-themed collections, earring pairs, pendants and inlay work where the curves must repeat exactly.
The 76 mm square die block and its four punches are hardened high-carbon tool steel. Anneal your sheet first, keep it non-ferrous and no thicker than 18 gauge (1.02 mm), and drive the punch with a brass or nylon mallet. A little cutting lubricant each time keeps those long, curved edges biting cleanly.
Block and punches are machined from hardened high-carbon tool steel.
Cuts non-ferrous sheet metal up to 18 gauge (1.02 mm).
Includes four snake punches: 38.5mm, 33.04mm, 27.54mm, and 22mm lengths.
The solid steel die block measures approximately 76 x 76 mm (3 x 3 inches).
Produces clean, repeatable snake-shaped blanks for earrings, pendants, and inlays.
Our steel letter, number, and design punches are heat-treated to strike non-ferrous metals: silver (sterling, fine), copper, brass, bronze, aluminium, gold. Striking hardened steel will damage the face. For pewter and very soft alloys, use light strikes.
What size impression do I need?
1–2 mm for ring shanks and small pieces (initials, hallmark-style); 3–4 mm for pendant backs and signed plaques; 5 mm+ for presentation pieces and stamped jewellery components. Bigger is not always better — a clean small mark reads better than a struggle with an oversized one.
What do I strike it with?
A 1–2 lb brass mallet on a polished steel bench block. Do not use a steel hammer — it will deform the punch over time. One firm strike beats two soft ones for a clean impression.
How do I keep the punch sharp?
Polished punches stay sharp for thousands of strikes if you are hitting cleanly on a flat block. If the face starts blurring impressions, polish lightly with 600-grit emery, then a buffing mop on a polishing motor. Replace before the face deforms further.
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