These work well for the purpose they're intended. Beadsmith makes quality products and these are, too. The only problem I had with them was the top one should be just a tiny bit smaller. Also, I'd recommend, if you have a heavy hand, don't squeeze too hard on lighter gauges of wire, or they could break. I'm very happy with them, and I think others will be too.
They don't work quite as well as I had hoped the would, but that is probably a user problem more than the design. I do wish the cup portion fit slightly closer to the round portion of the pliers for the gauge of wire I am working with.
Used it today to decrease the size of some jump rings, worked like a champ, and I honestly don't know how I would have pulled it off without them.
Very well made and excellent quality, comparable to some German made models I own that cost three times the price.
Would purchase again.
Nice tool. I used on hardened 18 ga. stainless steel wire. Handles are a bit small for this work but the pliers were sturdy enough to handle it. Very happy with the purchase.
Never having made ear rings these pliers were wonderful.
Very easy to use and really like the feel in my hand. Well crafted, not heavy, and just a very pretty plier.
Feature Product
- This item is a 3-Step Wire Looping Pliers - Concave And Round Nose
- Purpose of use for Arts, Crafts and Sewing, Jewelry Making
- This product is manufactured in China
Description
These pliers are not as easy to find--and not as well known--as regular round nose pliers, and I don't know WHY. They're easy to use, and give you perfect results when repetitive wire loop-making, and they are strong enough for making the finishing loops in heavy memory wire. One side of the nose is a three stepped round nose shape, and the other side is a concave shape that bends your wire in a perfect half-circle around the 'nose'. Simply move the pliers one or two more times around, and you will have a complete circle. Then use these pliers to gently yet securely grip your loop in one of your hands, while you use your other hand and some chain nose pliers to wrap the end of your wire around the base of the loop. Because these sturdy pliers do the actual pressing on the wire, you can loop tough memory wire with a couple of firm squeezes. With just a little practice, you will quickly master the use of these fantastic pliers, and I know you will love them. NOTE: Suitable for wire thicknesses up to 18 Gauge. Can be used with larger wire, but the risk of scratching the wire increases. Measurements: Approximately 5 1/2 Inches Long. Smallest diameter step is about 2mm, middle step is about 3.2mm, and largest is about 4.5mm.
perfect pliers to make the loop -- easier than I thought it would be
I bought this item to complete my collection of jewelry tools. I
am happy to say that it works well and looks sturdy enough to
do the job. I hate flimsy tools, and this is pretty heavy duty for
the price. Added bonus, special information for its' use are
included in the packaging card.
works
These pliers are very well made and they definitely come in handy when you need to make a loop, but I kind of wish that the concave side tapered in to match the mandrel side.
Love it
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