Synclastic forming pliers with blue handles, an enlarged inset of the curved jaws and a formed brass cuff sample

Ring & Bangle Forming Pliers — Synclastic Metal Shaping Tool for Bracelets & Repairs

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Synclastic forming pliers with blue handles, an enlarged inset of the curved jaws and a formed brass cuff sample

Ring & Bangle Forming Pliers — Synclastic Metal Shaping Tool for Bracelets & Repairs

£24.99
Sale price  £24.99 Regular price 
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Synclastic curves — the same direction across both axes — usually mean a stake, a mallet and a long afternoon. These pliers put that geometry between two jaws: squeeze and move along the strip, and a uniform, double-convex curve forms in the sheet under hand pressure alone. A direct route to ring shanks, bangles and curved bracelet sections without a hammer blow.

One jaw is a convex hemisphere, the other a concave channel, and both are polished so non-ferrous sheet passes through with minimal marking. The box joint holds the jaws in alignment under load, and the solid steel build keeps leverage consistent. If you are deciding what sheet to form, our guide to silver, brass and copper covers how each metal behaves.

  • Features one convex hemispherical jaw and one concave channel jaw.
  • Highly polished jaw surfaces minimise marking on precious metals.
  • Applies even, controlled pressure to shape metal without hammering.
  • Solid steel construction provides durability and consistent leverage.
  • Box-joint design keeps the jaws correctly aligned during use.

Who it's for

A valuable hand tool for UK bench jewellers, silversmiths, and metalsmiths working with non-ferrous sheet metal. Also suitable for armourers and model makers requiring small, smoothly curved components without hammer marks.

Specifications

  • Material: Steel

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Weight 350 g

Common questions at the bench

How do I get an even curve?
Work along the piece in small steps, moving the pliers a little at a time and closing them gently, rather than forcing the whole curve in one place. Check the shape often against your mandrel, template or the piece it has to fit.
Will these give me an exact ring or bangle size?
No. They shape the curve; check the size on a ring or bracelet mandrel, or with a ring sizer, and true up the shape on a mandrel before you join or finish the piece.
What thickness of metal can I bend?
If this product's description gives a size or thickness, stay within it. Annealed (softened) metal bends more evenly and with less force than work-hardened stock, and is less likely to crack or kink.
Will these mark my work?
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.

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