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Bail Making & Wire Looping Pliers — Large Oval Mandrels 12 × 8 mm & 9 × 6 mm, Jewellery

Bail Making & Wire Looping Pliers — Large Oval Mandrels 12 × 8 mm & 9 × 6 mm, - Main image
$10.19 $16.99 In stock

Category: Jewellery Making Tools

When a pendant needs a generous bail, standard bail-making pliers run out of jaw. These carry two large oval mandrels — 12 × 8 mm and 9 × 6 mm — so every loop you form comes off the tool the same shape and size, whether you are hanging one statement piece or making a run of matched components. Pair them with our wire gauge guide when choosing stock for heavier bails.

The steel jaws are smooth and non-tapered, so silver, gold and copper wire wraps without picking up marks, and the box joint holds the jaws in line under repeated forming. Cushioned grips take the sting out of a long bail-making session.

  • Forms two distinct oval loop sizes: 12 x 8 mm and 9 x 6 mm.
  • Smooth, non-tapered steel jaws prevent marking or scratching soft metals.
  • Strong box-joint construction keeps the jaws perfectly aligned whilst shaping wire.
  • Comfortable, cushioned grips reduce hand fatigue during repetitive bail-making tasks.
  • Suited for forming non-ferrous wires, including silver, gold, and copper.

Who it's for

A core tool for UK bench jewellers, jewellery designers, and craftspeople who need to produce larger, oval-profile bails for pendants and statement jewellery. Essential when standard bail-making pliers are too small for the job.

Specifications

  • Mandrel Sizes: 12 mm x 8 mm and 9 mm x 6 mm
  • Jaw Material: Steel
  • Handle: Cushioned grip

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SKU: JH-CKH6-1WOQ

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Michael E. ★★★★★

I was getting so frustrated with uneven loops on thick wire, but the 12×8 mm mandrel on these pliers finally gives me consistent, perfectly round bails every time. The larger size makes a noticeable difference when working with heavier pendants.

Avery G. ★★★★★

My 9×6 mandrel keeps spitting out perfectly uniform ovals every single time—honestly, I've stopped measuring my loops altogether. The larger 12mm jaw handles chunky pendants that used to make me wrestle with two pairs of pliers.

Chloe W. ★★★★★

The 12 mm mandrel finally lets me make a bail that actually fits over a thick cord, and the shape stays perfectly consistent every time. I’ve used it for a dozen pendants this week and haven’t had to rework a single loop.