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Best metalsmithing tools
1. Bench Anvil Combo Kit- Bracelet and Ring Mandrels, Anvil - SFC Tools - 13-132
Feature
Includes: Ring mandrel in standard 1-15 sizeTwo wooden bench pins
Oval bracelet mandrel
Flat metal bench block
Bench mounting system which has a flat anvil surface on top.
Description
The bench anvil combination kit includes a ring mandrel, two wood bench pins, an oval bracelet mandrel, and the bench mounting system which has a flat anvil surface on top. The ring mandrel is hardened steel, perfect for hammering on, and has U.S. sizes 1-15 marked on it. The ring mandrel is 8.75" (22.2 cm) long plus the tang and is secured in the system with a thumb screw. One hardwood bench pin measures 6 x 2 x 5" (15.3 x 5 x 12.7 cm) and is cut with a V-slot. The second hardwood bench pin measures 7 1/4 x 2 x 1 and has a round and an oblong cut out in addition to two v-slots and square and half round sawing support. The bracelet mandrel is hardened steel and measures 6" (15.3 cm) long plus the tang. The mandrel is aprox. 7 inches wide by the tang and aprox. 4 inches around at the base. The bench pin and the bracelet mandrel fit perfectly into the opening under the anvil (not at the same time) and are held securely when the whole device is clamped to a table with the screw mechanism. The mechanism can clamp to a table up to 2.25" (5.7 cm) thick.2. JTS Metalsmith Tools Kit Beginners -Apprentice Metalsmithing Jewelry Making Tool Set
Feature
METALSMITH TOOLS KIT BEGINNERS -APPRENTICE JEWELRY MAKING TOOL SETTOOLS Set contains 29 Line Items FOR BEGINNERS & APPRENTICE WORK
Description
SET CONTENTS: BENCH TOOLS - Bench Pin: With V-slot & Clamp - Ring Clamp Wood: Jewelers Basic Double End - Ring Mandrel: Graduated - Steel - Ruler Steel: 6"- Inch & Metric - Caliper Gauge: 80mm - 3" - Brass - Awl- Scribe: Steel Wood Handle - Dapping Block Brass: Cube 1-1/2" - 38mm - Dapping Punches: Wood Set of 3 Sizes - Forming Dapping Block: Wood with 2 Punches - Rubber Block: 6" x 4" x 3/4" - Steel Block on Wooden Base: 3" Square - Horn Anvil: Mini 4-7/16 -112mm 400gram - Bracelet Mandrel: Round - Wood - (25mm to 50mm x 350mm) - Bracelet Mandrel: Oval - Wood - (33x36mm to 66x73mm x 360mm) SAWING - Saw Frame: Jewelers 3"- 80mm - Saw Blades 4 Sizes Assortment: 1 Dozen of each Size (#4 #2 #0 #2/0) FILING & SANDING - Hand Files: 6" Medium Cut - Flat & Half Round - File Handles: Lutz 2 Pcs - Needle Files 3pc Set: Half-Round / 3 Square / Round - Sandpaper Assorted Grits: Pack of 12 Sheets PLIERS -SHEAR - HAMMERS - Chain-Nose Pliers: 5"- 130mm - Round-Nose Pliers: 5"- 130mm - Flat-Nose Pliers: 5"- 130mm - Jewelers Shear: 7" - 180mm - Raw Hide Mallet: Garland #2 - 6oz. - Ball Peen Hammer: Barco 4oz. - Riveting Hammer: 2-3/4" - 70mm SAFETY PRODUCTS - Safety Glasses: Clear Plastic - Finger Tape: 1 Roll Self Adhering.3. The Complete Jewelry Making Course: Principles, Practice and Techniques: A Beginner's Course for Aspiring Jewelry Makers
4. Beadaholique Solid Metal Bench Block Wire Hardening and Wire Wrapping Tool
Feature
Durable, smooth surface for work hardening wire or other metal smithing projects.Heavy weight keeps block in place on your work table.
Measurements: 4 Inch x 4 Inch, 1/2 Inch thick.
5. PMC Supplies LLC #1-1 Kg Foundry Clay Graphite Crucible Furnace Torch Melting Casting Refining Gold Silver Copper Brass Aluminum
Feature
Rated to withstand temperatures up to 1560F - 2912 F (850C - 1600C)Designed for melting gold, silver, copper, brass, aluminum, and more metals
Ideal for use with propane melting furnaces/forges
6. Jewelry Soldering Kit w/Butane Torch SFC Tools Kit-1700
Feature
Kit Includes: Soldering Made Simple Book, Mini Butane Torch (supplied empty),Sparex Pickle Compound, Silver Solder Wire - Easy, Medium and Hard,
Handy Flux, Magnesia Soldering Block, Copper Tongs with Curved Tip,
Tweezers - Boley Style, Third Hand w/Tweezers, Tripod with Mesh Screen,
Eco Solder Pick, Wire Cutter (Style and PVC color may vary), Utility Flux Brush
7. Texturing Hammer w/12 Faces - HAM-480.00 by EuroTool
Feature
Twelve interchangeable 3/4 heads to create a variety of texturesCan be used on metal clay PMC Art Clay Metal Clay and other art and craft materials
Screw thread ring system allows texturing faces to be changed quickly and easily
Keep your work bench clear with one hammer that does the work of twelve
Save money by buying one hammer instead of twelve
8. Jeweler's Complete Hand Tool Value Set Polishing Torch Ring Tool Tweezers Solder Plier Dapping Metal Forming Kit
Feature
Conveniently sized and portableContains several supplies for jewelry making, polishing, ring and metal forming, soldering, and more
Ideal for a hobbyist or professionals
9. 43-Piece Multi-Purpose Metal Forming Dapping Set w/Block, Anvil, Swage Jewelry Making Repair Metal Forming Tool
Feature
Made from heavy-duty steel, this set includes a variety of dapping punches to meet your specific jewelry making, repairs, and metal forming needsThe wooden base with sizing etched in matches each specific dapping punch piece for your convenience
The set also includes a steel anvil, 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" swage block, a 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" dapping block, and a 8" x 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" forming block
10. Jewelry Soldering Kit Torch Pickle Pot Tools Solder Supplies & Repair Jewelry (M Box)
Feature
JEWELRY SOLDERING KIT - COMPLETE SETMake and Repair Jewelry
Pickle Pot - Torch - Tools - Solder & Supplies
A Jewelry Soldering Kit for Jewelry Making includes all the basic tools needed to start soldering Jewelry, repairing Jewelry. Along with the Butane Torch, a Pickle Pot and an assortment of supplies including solders, pickling compound and tong to remove fire scale after soldering.
