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Bead & Pearl Drilling Vise — Steel Clamp, 13 Cavities 2–10 mm, Knurled Locknuts, Silver

Bead & Pearl Drilling Vise — Steel Clamp, 13 Cavities 2–10 mm, Knurled - Main image
$5.99 $7.99 In stock

Category: Jewellery Making Tools

Pearls split when they are drilled unsupported; nacre forgives very little. This steel vise closes matched, calibrated cavities around the bead so it cannot rotate or shift under the drill — 13 sizes covering 2mm to 10mm, which takes in most pearls and semi-precious beads. The hole goes where you intended, and the pearl survives the trip.

Two hinged steel plates align exactly as they close, and a central threaded screw with twin knurled locknuts lets you set clamping pressure finely — firm enough to hold, never enough to crack. Blow the cavities clear of dust between beads and the grip stays true.

  • Features 13 calibrated cavities to hold beads from 2mm to 10mm in diameter.
  • A central threaded screw with two knurled locknuts allows for fine adjustment and secure clamping pressure.
  • Hinged, two-plate steel construction ensures the cavities align perfectly when closed.
  • Holds spherical items securely to prevent rotation or cracking during drilling operations.
  • Suitable for drilling pearls, semi-precious beads, and other small spherical components.

Who it's for

An essential bench tool for UK jewellers, pearl stringers, and jewellery repair workshops. Also suitable for hobbyists and craftspeople who require a reliable method for drilling beads and pearls for their own designs.

Specifications

  • Material: Steel
  • Cavity Diameters: 2mm to 10mm (13 total)

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SKU: NS-JYQM-T7M8

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Victoria ★★★★★

Setting the bead in the matching cavity holds it so solidly that the drill doesn't skate at all—no more fighting to keep a round pearl from spinning away. The knurled locknuts let me snug the clamp down fast without tools.

Penelope ★★★★★

The different size cavities are precision-machined—my 4mm pearls sit perfectly without any wobble. The knurled locknuts grip tightly enough that I can drill with confidence even on the smallest beads.

Victoria Z. ★★★★★

I've ruined enough pearls freehand to know the value of this thing. The 13 cavities hold beads from 2 to 10 mm snugly, so even my smallest seed pearls don't spin mid-drill. The steel clamp feels solid, and the knurled locknuts are easy to finger-tighten, which saves a lot of fiddling between project