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Bail Forming Pliers — Parallel Action, 8 mm & 11 mm Round Jaws, Adjustable Side-Screw Stop

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$13.31 $17.99 In stock

Category: Jewellery Making Tools

These parallel action pliers expertly form consistent 8mm and 11mm round wire loops for repeatable pendant and bail creation.

What it does

Engineered with a compound box-joint mechanism, these pliers maintain perfectly parallel jaws throughout their entire movement, ensuring even pressure distribution for clean, uniform loops. The precisely machined 8mm and 11mm jaw diameters create consistent results batch after batch. A dedicated stop screw allows you to lock in your desired loop size for absolute repeatability, streamlining production for larger projects. The internal return spring aids in rapid operation.

How to use it

  • Set the adjustable jaw stop for your desired loop diameter.
  • Grip wire and bend around the appropriate jaw.
  • Release and repeat for identical loops every time.

Who it's for

Ideal for UK bench jewellers, silversmiths, and dedicated wire-workers needing to produce multiple identical components efficiently. This tool replaces slower, less consistent manual methods for creating bails and links, particularly when working with precious metals for small production runs.

What's in the box

1 x 8mm & 11mm Parallel Action Round Bail Making Pliers

Our promise

UK-stocked at our Birmingham workshop. Same-day dispatch on orders placed before 2pm. Free UK delivery on orders over £30. 30-day returns — try it at the bench.

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Express Shipping · United States: $3.99

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United States · Return window (days after delivery): 30. Return method: By mail. Return postage: Seller pays.

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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

David O. ★★★★★

I've been making pendants for years and always struggled to get identical bails until now. The parallel jaws keep the wire from slipping, so every 8mm loop comes out the same size. My last batch of ten bails actually matched for once.

Christopher I. ★★★★★

The side-screw stop is what sold me — set it once and every bail comes out identical, no more eyeballing. The 8mm and 11mm jaws both leave clean round loops without marring the wire.

Claire B. ★★★★★

I've been making pendants for years and always struggled to get identical bails until now — the parallel jaws keep the wire from slipping, so every 8mm loop comes out the same. Setting the side screw once means I don't have to re-measure on every piece.