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Bail Forming Pliers — 3-Step Wrap and Tap Wire Looper, 5/7/10 mm Barrels

Bail Forming Pliers — 3-Step Wrap and Tap Wire Looper, 5/7/10 mm Barrels - Main image
$5.99 $7.99 In stock

Category: Jewellery Making Tools

For pulling matched loops and bails without measuring a single one. Three stepped barrels on one jaw — 5 mm, 7 mm and 10 mm — mean small, standard and large pendant bails all come off the same tool at a repeatable size, which is exactly what matched earring pairs and production runs demand. Pairing wire thickness to loop size is easier with our wire gauge guide.

The opposing jaw is smooth with a round profile so soft wire is never marred as it wraps, and a box joint keeps both jaws in parallel alignment through the squeeze. Red plastic-dipped handles give a comfortable, non-slip grip, and the tool suits non-ferrous wire — silver, gold and copper all form cleanly.

  • One jaw features three stepped barrels at 5mm, 7mm, and 10mm diameters.
  • Opposing jaw is a smooth, round profile to prevent marring soft wire.
  • Constructed with a box joint for reliable, parallel jaw alignment during use.
  • Fitted with red, plastic-dipped handles for a comfortable, non-slip grip.
  • Suitable for forming loops in non-ferrous metals like silver, gold, and copper wire.

Who it's for

An essential tool for UK bench jewellers creating pendants, earrings, and other wire-wrapped components. Also ideal for wire artists and craftspeople who require consistent loop sizes for their work.

Specifications

  • Bail Diameters: 5 mm, 7 mm, 10 mm
  • Jaw Material: Steel
  • Handle: Plastic-dipped

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SKU: HA-FKLA-KKKT

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Lucy ★★★★★

Switching between the 5mm, 7mm, and 10mm barrels on these pliers is so smooth, and each size creates a perfectly uniform loop every time. The wrap-and-tap action feels intuitive after just a couple tries, saving me from measuring wire endlessly.

George V. ★★★★★

I've made dozens of bails now and haven't measured a single one—the 5, 7, and 10 mm barrels line up perfectly every time. The wrap-and-tap motion takes some getting used to, but once it clicks, the loops are consistently matched.

Chloe ★★★★★

First time making my own bails and this tool made it incredibly easy — the 7mm barrel is perfect for most of my projects. The stepped design means I no longer have to guess or measure every single loop.