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Fine Bail & Wire Looping Pliers — Small Oval Mandrels 4.5 × 3.5 mm & 3.2 × 2.5 mm, Jewellery

Fine Bail & Wire Looping Pliers — Small Oval Mandrels 4.5 × 3.5 mm & 3.2 × 2.5 - Main image
$11.24 $14.99 In stock

Category: Jewellery Making Tools

Free-forming a run of tiny bails by eye rarely ends with a matched set. These pliers fix the shape for you: one jaw forms a 4.5mm × 3.5mm oval for small bails, the other a 3.2mm × 2.5mm oval for fine links — the sizes that suit earring wires and pendant connections. Wrap, release, repeat, and every loop matches the last.

The polished steel jaws are smooth, so fine-gauge gold and silver wire forms without picking up marks, and the box joint keeps everything aligned under repeated pressure. Cushioned teal grips give the control that delicate, small-scale wirework asks for — a sound tool for bench jewellers, wire artists and students.

  • One jaw forms a 4.5mm × 3.5mm oval loop for small bails.
  • The opposing jaw forms a smaller 3.2mm × 2.5mm oval loop for fine links.
  • Smooth, polished steel jaws prevent marring of soft precious metal wires.
  • Box joint construction maintains jaw alignment under repeated pressure.
  • Cushioned, teal-coloured grips provide control during delicate work.

Who it's for

A core tool for UK bench jewellers working with fine-gauge gold and silver wire. Also suited for wire artists and students who require repeatable, small-scale oval shapes for their designs.

Specifications

  • Large Jaw Size: 4.5mm × 3.5mm
  • Small Jaw Size: 3.2mm × 2.5mm

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SKU: K9-RUV3-WHVV

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Andrew ★★★★★

The two oval mandrels on these pliers are a lifesaver for wire wrapping—I can finally make tiny bails that actually match instead of eyeballing each loop. The 4.5mm side handles most of my pendants perfectly, and the 3.2mm one is ideal for delicate chains.

Christopher V. ★★★★★

Finally, I can crank out matching bails without measuring each one — the smaller mandrel is perfect for the delicate chains I use on pendants. The oval shape gives a cleaner look than my old round pliers could ever achieve.

Robert O. ★★★★★

The two oval mandrels on this plier are a godsend—each loop comes out exactly the same size without me squinting to measure. I whipped up a full set of matching bails in under ten minutes, and the 3.2mm end handles the delicate wire perfectly.