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4. apprentice tool kitJewelry Apprentice Tool Kit
This comprehensive tool kit provides
the quality tools and supplies you need
as you learn and practice the art of
jewelry making.
• Foredom® SR/30/FCT flex shaft
system
• Flex shaft stand
• Bench pin and anvil
• Adjustable saw frame; 80mm
• Laser Gold™ saw blades: one dozen
each of 2/0, 3/0, 4/0
• 6-oz. rawhide mallet
• 9-oz. yellow plastic mallet
• 4-oz. chasing hammer
• 3-oz. French steel riveting hammer
• 5-oz. forming hammer
• Swanstrom pliers (flat, round and
chain-nose) and cutters set
• Compound diagonal cutters
• German slimline end cutters
• Prong-closing, stone-setting pliers
• Pliers/tools rack
• German light-duty, straight-blade
shears
• F. Dick #2 hand files: flat, square, half-
round, half-round ring and barrette
• F. Dick #3 needle files: equalling
three-square, half-round, round,
square and barrette
• Two dual-thread file handles
(sizes 4 and 5)
• Collet-style, Comfort Grip file handle
• File cleaning brush
• Screwdrivers; set/9
• Standard PanaVise®
• Universal work holder with pegs
• Inside/outside metal ring clamp
• Bezel roller and two pushers; set/3
• Burnisher set: two bent, one straight
• Pin vise
• Automatic center punch
• Prong opener with PVC handle
• German slim-leg divider; 4"
• German sliding brass gauge
• Sheet and wire gauge
• K&B diamond/gemstone gauge
• Digital caliper
• Precision marking ruler w/pencil
• Two fiber-grip locking tweezers:
one straight, one curved
• Fine diamond tweezers, locking
• Tweezers assortment
• Steel tapered ring mandrel
without groove
• Bracelet mandrel, round
• Finger gauge set (sizes 1–15)
• Steel bench block; 80 x 80 x 20mm
• High-speed twist drills; set/12
• Rio bur assortment; pkg/24
• Bur-Life® sampler
• Optivisor®; 2.5X
• Triplet loupe; 10X
• 3M 8233 particulate respirator
• Solaris safety glasses
• Denim work apron
• 3M sanding belts: 2 each of
220-, 320-, 400-, 600- and 1,200-grit
• ¼" sanding stick set with 120-,
240-, 320-, 400- and 600-grit belts
• 3M radial bristle discs, ¾": 12 each
of 1µ, 220- and 400-grit
• 1⁄16" screw mandrel, 3⁄32" shank;
pkg/6
• Alligator skin; 90-ft. rolls, pkg/4
• Sunshine® Cloth consumer tube
• The Jeweler’s Resource, Revised book
• The Complete Metalsmith DVD
Jewelry Arts Student Kit
For decades, Rio Grande has partnered with schools
around the world to create tool kits specially designed
to meet the needs of jewelry students. This assortment
of frequently requested items is ideal for students who
are taking basic bench skills classes, or for new jewelers
who want to quickly pick the items they need to get their
careers off to a good start.
• Bench pin and anvil
• Jeweler’s saw frame; 4"
• Laser Blades™ saw blades:
one dozen each of 4/0,
2 /0, 2
• German straight,
light-duty shears
• Stainless steel pliers set
• Needle file set; cut #2
• Utility tweezers; straight
with medium tip
• High-speed steel twist
drills, #58; pkg/5
• Handy® Flux; 8-oz. jar
• Silver solder assortment
(includes extra-easy,
easy, medium and
hard solders)
• Bur-Life® stick lubricant
Item # kit
113-963 $1,450.00
Item # kit
112-569 $125.00
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5. Metalsmith’s Kit
This all-inclusive kit provides everything you need for
your metal-forming work, including hammers, a dapping
set, files, saw blades and more! Includes The Complete
Metalsmith, Professional Edition to guide you in your work.
Jeweler’s Basic Hand-Tool Kit
This hand-tool kit delivers the quality
tools and supplies you need to make
jewelry. Complete with files, hammers,
pliers and cutters, sanding accessories
and more, this handy kit has all the
hand-held essentials. Includes a
convenient tool box.
• Laser Blades™ saw blades: one
dozen each of 2/0, 3/0, 4/0
• Jeweler’s saw frame; 5"
• Swanstrom pliers and cutters set
(flat, round and chain-nose pliers)
• German light-duty, straight-blade
shears
• Compound diagonal cutters
• 6-oz. rawhide mallet
• 4-oz. chasing hammer
• 1-oz. riveting hammer
• Steel tapered ring mandrel
without grooves
• Steel center punch; pkg/3
• Finger gauge set (sizes 1–15)
• F. Dick #2 hand files: flat, square,
half-round and barrette
• F. Dick #3 needle files: equalling,
three-square, half-round, round,
square and barrette
• Nylon needle file handle, reversible
• Two dual-thread file handles;
sizes 4 and 5
• Tweezers assortment
• Two fiber-grip locking tweezers:
one straight, one curved
• Bent burnisher; 1 ½"
• Bezel roller and two pushers; set/3
• Hardwood ring clamp
• Bench vise
• Bench pin and anvil
• Swivel-head pin vise
• Bench knife
• German slim-leg divider; 4"
• Double-end steel scribe
• Ruler/bracelet gauge; pkg/10
• Sliding pocket gauge
• Bur-Life® sampler
• 3M sanding belts: 2 each of
220-, 320-, 400-, 600- and 1,200-grit
• ¼" sanding stick set with 120-,
240-, 320-, 400- and 600-grit belts
• Polishing paper assortment
• Sunshine® Cloth consumer tube
• EasyEyes™ 4-in-1 magnifier
• German slimline end cutters
• Triplet loupe; 10X
• Cantilever tool box
• Jewelry Making for Schools,
Tradesmen, Craftsmen book
• The Complete Metalsmith,
Student Edition book
• 4-oz. ball peen hammer
• French 3-oz. riveting hammer
• Peddinghaus 6-oz. planishing hammer
• Peddinghaus 3 ½-oz. goldsmith hammer
• 4-oz. chasing hammer
• 6-oz. rawhide mallet
• 1 lb. brass mallet
• Large double-horn anvil
• Durston steel bench block; 4"W x 4"D x ¾"H
• Medium sandbag
• Durston 21-punch dapping set (3–36mm)
• Swanstrom disc cutter set (1⁄8"–1 ¼"; 1⁄8" increments)
• Swanstrom disc cutter center positioning dies
• Stepped-oval bracelet mandrel with tang
• Tapered ring mandrel without grooves; half-sizes 1–16
• Clamp-on bench vise with 1 ½" jaws
• Miter cutting jig
• Tubing cutter jig
• Wood ring clamp with wedge and leather-lined jaws
• Divider with 4" legs
• German brass sliding gauge; 0–80mm/0.1mm
• Sheet and wire gauge
• F. Dick five-piece hand file set; cut #2
• F. Dick six-piece needle file set; cut #3
• Nylon needle file handle; pkg/2
• Adjustable 4" x 1" file handle
• Plastic dual-thread file handle; pkg/3
• German adjustable saw frame; 80mm
• Laser Gold™ saw blades: one dozen each of 4/0,
3/0, 2/0, 1/0, 1
• Bur-Life® lubricant stick
• Bur-Life® bench mount
• Bur-Life® liquid; 2 oz.
• Fumasi shears
• Safety glasses
• Denim apron
• The Complete Metalsmith,
Professional Edition book
Find all these products and more in
our Metal Forming section,
starting on page 105.
Item # kit
113-907 $795.00
Item # kit
112-697 $1,295.00
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6. Stamping Starting Kit
This kit contains everything you need to start stamping designs
onto your metal work or creating your own quality tags.
• German light-duty straight shears
• Peddinghaus nylon-head mallet
• Economy brass mallet
• Durston bench block; 100 x 100 x 20mm
• Precision hole punch
• 27-piece steel 1⁄16" alphabetic stamp set (111-342, page 165)
Rio PickleIt™ Starter Kit
This three-piece kit includes the essential supplies you need to take advantage
of pickling techniques with your jewelry fabrication processes.
Pickle Pot: This light-duty pickle pot is the ideal size for keeping pickle
perfectly heated and ready to use. The temperature is pre-set to 140°F (60°C),
keeping pickle at the right temperature without boiling. Quality-made with a
brushed steel outer case, 16-oz. stoneware pot, plastic lid and 2-ft. power cord.
UL listed.
PickleIt™: This blend of natural 100% non-toxic food-grade materials removes
firescale and oxidation from silver, bronze and copper in most instances.
The formula is non-harsh, easy-to-use and easy to dispose of safely.
Great for metal clay work! 3-lb. package (makes 6 gallons of solution).
Copper tongs: Designed for safe and dependable use with pickling
and acid solutions. Made of heavy-gauge copper and riveted to ensure
a long service life.
Item # kit
501-020 $49.00
Item # kit
112-077 $109.00
Basic Soldering Kit # 2
If you're new to soldering and either already have a torch or would prefer to
choose your own, this basic kit will get you started. It includes the items listed
below and more! Find the complete list of what is included at riogrande.com.
• Smith® Little Torch™ torch holder
• Smith® flashback arrestor set, regulator-mount
• Stainless steel fiber-grip cross-lock tweezers
• Blue Heron™ #AA stainless steel pattern tweezers
• Third hand base with tweezers
• Cupronil® anti-firescale coating and flux; 1 pint
• Pickle pot; 12 oz. • Rio pickle; 3 lbs.
• Hard charcoal soldering block; 3 1⁄8" • Solderite™ pad; 6" x 6" x ½"
• Titanium soldering pick set; pkg/3 • Torchmate electronic torch ignitor
• My-T-Flux™ soldering flux; 1 pint • Rio Stop-Flow anti-flux liquid; 6 oz.
• Basic Jewelry Soldering Techniques DVD
Item # kit
500-135 $375.00
Item # kit
500-179 $110.00
Soldering Kit for Butane
A great way to add soldering to your skills toolbox. This kit is ideal for the
one-person studio; designed to work with butane torches, it will have you
soldering right out of the box.
• Blue Heron™ #00 stainless steel pattern tweezers
• Third hand base with tweezers
• Stainless steel fiber-grip cross-lock tweezers
• Non-contaminating flux brush; #8
• Titanium soldering pick set; pkg/3 • Hard charcoal soldering block; 3 1⁄8"
• Rio Pickle-It starter kit (above) • My-T-Flux™ soldering flux; 1 pint
• Solderite™ pad; 6" x 6" x ½" • Natural brush sticks; pkg/6
• Rio flux dispenser kit w/needle tips
• Stop-Ox II anti-firescale coating spray; 8 oz.
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7. Pick the vulcanizer
that is right for you.
See pages 508 and 509
for complete information.
the it’s-all-in-here
starter kits!
Wax-Carving Starter Kit
This comprehensive wax-carving kit has everything you
need to start carving wax designs. Hazardous charges
apply when shipped by air; see page 784. See page 483
for complete details on this kit.
• Economy wax file; 8"
• Alcohol lamp
• Matt™ ring template
• Rio Benchmount II wax pen
• Seven-piece basic wax tool set
• Modeler’s wax assortment kit
• Five assorted 6" Matt™ wax tubes
• Green and blue Matt™ slice assortments
• Modeler’s silicone mold release
• Jewelry Wax Modeling book
Complete Mold-Making Kits
Get everything you need to start making molds
right away. Customize this complete kit with the vulcanizer
that’s right for you and your production needs. Includes
the Mold Making For Jewelry DVD set. See page 508 for
complete details.
Ditto QuikSet Silicone Mold Compound Kit
Start creating molds from organic materials, wax models or metal
models right away. This kit is customized for Ditto™ QuikSet
compound and features the tools and equipment you need
to make quality Ditto RTV molds.
• Ditto™ QuikSet two-part mold compound
• ¾" U-frame
• 1" U-frame
• 1 ½-quart rubber mixing bowl
• Mixing spatula
Item # kit
701-214 $349.00
Description Item # kit
Rio economy kit 701-097 $695.00
Rio standard kit 701-099 $815.00
Rio professional kit 701-213 $1,095.00
Dura-BULL® standard kit 701-250 $885.00
Dura-BULL® deluxe kit 701-251 $1,175.00
Item # kit
701-000 $159.00
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8. Need a different selection of consumables and accessories for your J-2R™? The kit above is just one possibility; we’re
happy to customize a kit to suit the individual needs of your casting processes! Call us today to create your kit.
V.I.C.™ 12 Casting System
This V.I.C.™ 12 casting system provides a complete
casting workshop with everything you need for
casting solid or perforated flasks (except a torch or
melting furnace). This upgradable system includes
the tabletop V.I.C. 12 casting machine, a standard
burnout oven and the Rio Assistant™. See page 553
for complete details. Please Note: Do not leave
this kiln at top temperature for an extended period
of time; monitor it closely and adjust when your
desired set-point is reached. This unit does not
feature a temperature limit switch.
Neutec™ J-2R™ Casting Shop
Upgrade System
This comprehensive shop upgrade system
includes the J-2R™ machine and all the
accessories and consumables you need
to make high-quality castings.
• J-2R™ casting machine (see page 558)
• Rio vacuum wax injector system; 110 volts
• Vac-U-Vest™ 5-25, 220 volts
• 3cfm vacuum pump; 110 volts
• 7cfm vacuum pump; 110 volts
• Programmable oven; 240 volts
• R&R Ultra-Vest® investment,
45.4kg (100-lb.) drum
• Nitrogen regulator, 0–100psi, single-stage
• Five graphite crucibles; 8mm hole
• Five graphite crucibles; 9.5mm hole
• Six one-piece sealing rods; R-46 graphite
• Crucible bottom gasket; pkg/6
• Type-K thermocouple; 145mm
• Teflon® metal dispenser
• Woven gasket for 4" (102mm) flask; pkg/6
• Set-up/instructional DVD; 24 minutes
• Flask tongs for 4"-diameter flask
• Metal investment scoop
• 3,000cc measuring pitcher
• Hydro-Air wash gun
• Non-asbestos gloves, 14"L; one pair
• Stainless steel perforated flasks;
five 4" x 6" and four 4" x 9"
• Universal treeing fixture
• O-ring lubricant; 150-gram tube
• Nine 4" (102mm) NeuSprue™ base assemblies
• 8" (178mm) NeuSprue™ for 9" flask; pkg/120
• Joe’s New Injection Wax™ pink; two 5-lb. (2.3kg) pkgs
• Shrink bands for 4" x 6" perforated flasks; pkg/100
• Shrink bands for 4" x 10"perforated flasks; pkg/100
• O-ring for 4"-diameter (102mm) flask; pkg/6
• Ceramic crucible stand; pkg/3
• Filling cone for J-2R™; pkg/2
• Graphite stirring rods with holder, 7"L; pkg/10
• Large investment scale; 11-lb. capacity
• J-2R™ ball valve conversion kit
Basic Wax Injection Kit
This efficient, economical wax injection kit provides
everything you need to begin injecting wax molds.
See page 513 for complete details.
• Joe’s New Injection Wax™ pink; 5 lbs.
• Rio mini hand wax injector
• Rio small mold clamp
• Modeler’s™ silicone mold release spray
• Wax Brite™ and swabs
• Rio Benchmount™ II wax pen system and four pen tips
Equipment, supplies, tools:
everything you need to shoot
quality waxes in your shop.The hand-plunger
wax pot in this
kit eliminates the
need to use an air
compressor for
shooting waxes.
Item # kit
700-393 $445.00
Item # kit
705-128 $3,250.00
Item # kit
710-257 $20,995.00
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9. Prodigy™ Flex Shaft Kit
All the tools you need to get started! We’ve assembled the tools, accessories and
supplies that will help you set up and start using a Prodigy™ flex shaft.
• Prodigy™ flex shaft system with
Prodigy key-type Jacobs-chuck
handpiece
• Comfort handle chuck key
• Flex shaft swing-away motor
stand; 42"
• 26-piece flex shaft accessory kit
• Making the Most of Your Flex-shaft
book
• Muslin buff, 7⁄8" dia.; pkg/12
• Hard felt buffs, mounted shapes;
pkg/8
• Sunsheen™ rouge: red
(16 oz.), green (16 oz.), white (11 oz.)
• 3M ¾" radial bristle discs; 12 each
of 1µ-, 220-, 400-grit
• 3⁄32"-shank screw mandrel with
1⁄16" screw; pkg/6
• 3⁄32" high-speed twist drills; set/12
• Rio steel bur assortment; set/24
• 3M Viper™ safety glasses
• Alligator Skin®, 90-ft roll; pkg/4
• 3M 8233 N100 dust/mist and fume
respirator
• Bur-Life® lubricant with base and
four cartridges
• Deluxe rotating bur holder
Foredom® SR Motor Flex Shaft System with H.20
Quick-Change Handpiece and Motor Hanger
This flex shaft system includes the Foredom® SR motor, FCT-1 foot control,
43-piece accessory kit, double motor hanger and a Foredom H.20 handpiece,
which can change any 3⁄32"-shank accessory quickly with just one hand.
Foredom® SR Motor Flex Shaft System with H.30®
Handpiece and Motor Hanger
This all-inclusive system includes the SR motor, Foredom® H.30® handpiece,
FCT-1 foot control, 43-piece accessory and a double motor hanger.
The H.30 handpiece opens from 0" to 5⁄32", so you can get more done
with a wide variety of shank sizes. Find the full details on page 283.
• Powerful, 1⁄6hp ball
bearing SR motor
18,000rpm
• Foredom® FCT-1
electronic foot
control with plastic
housing
• CK-0 chuck key
• The flexible shaft
with quick-detach
feature accepts any
Foredom handpiece
except H.28H, H.30H
and H.44HT
• Foredom® H.30®
handpiece
• 43-piece accessory
kit (items may vary)
• Foredom®
clamp-mount
double motor
hanger
• Sturdy, steel
construction;
full height is 40";
clamp opens to 2 ¼"
• Powerful, 1⁄6hp ball
bearing 18,000rpm
SR motor
• Foredom® FCT-1
electronic foot
control with plastic
housing
• The flexible shaft
with quick-detach
feature accepts
any Foredom®
handpiece except
H.30H and H.44HT
• Foredom® H.20
quick-change
handpiece
• 43-piece accessory
kit (items may vary)
• Foredom®
clamp-mount
double motor
hanger
• Sturdy steel
construction; full
height is 40"; clamp
The clamp-mount double-motor hanger included in these kits allows
you to easily attach up to two motors to your bench. See pages 286
and 287 for more details on the motor hanger.
Item # kit
117-155 $375.00
Item # each
117-540 $262.00
Item # each
117-541 $276.00
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10. ®
Rotary Tumbler Kit
This mini kit includes everything you need to finish
small quantities of jewelry items. See page 419 for
complete details.
• Single-barrel rotary tumbler
• Mixed stainless steel shot; 3 lbs.
• Super Sunsheen™ burnishing compound; 4 oz.
®
Polishing Kit 165cfm
This polishing kit provides everything you need to begin polishing right
away. The standard polishing unit (165cfm) is made of 18-gauge steel,
powder-coated for long life and durability. It features a powerful, ½hp
motor with two ½" straight shafts. Dual sockets allow you to add plenty of
lighting for your polishing work. See page 381 for complete details.
medium cut fine cut burnishing
Rio Mass Finishing System for Studio and Custom Shops
This kit is ideal for a small studio or custom design shop wanting to enjoy the
increase in speed and efficiency that can be gained through mass finishing.
It includes two tumblers, a finisher, several types of media, deburring
compound and a flow-thru system to keep solution recycling through
the tumbler. You'll enjoy bright, crisp finishes in less time and with less
labor. And, when you order this system, you will receive the Mass Finishing
Techniques instructional DVD to help you get the most out of your mass
finishing operation.
• Raytech TV10 vibratory tumbler; 110 volts
• Dura-BULL® double-barrel rotary tumbler; 110 volts
• Magnetic polishing unit; 110 volts
• Flow-Thru system kit
• Stainless steel shot, mixed; three 1-lb. packages
• Super Sunsheen™ burnishing compound; 1 qt.
• Sunsheen™ Gold and Silver deburring compound; 1 qt.
• Clean-Cut™ plastic pyramid media, medium cut; two 5-lb. packages
• Clean-Cut™ plastic pyramid media, fine cut; two 5-lb. packages
• Mass Finishing Techniques DVD
system includes three types of finishing media
®
burnishing
compound
tumbler
mixed shot
burnishing
Item # kit
330-040 $425.00
Item # kit
202-209 $145.00
Item # each
202-206 $795.00
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11. MIDAS® Starter Plating System
This MIDAS® system contains the basic equipment and
preparatory solutions you need to get started; add precious
metal solutions and anodes to tailor the kit to your needs.
See page 581 for details. Hazardous charges apply when
shipped by air; see page 784.
MIDAS® Kliar E-Coating System
This system, created specifically for the Kliar line of nano-ceramic
e-coatings, includes everything you need to apply Kliar e-coating
colors to your metal designs. See full details on page 597.
• MIDAS® six-station plating machine;
110 volts (machine only)
• Digital 60-volt rectifier; 110–120 volts
• Pyrex® 100L glass beaker; pkg/10
• Precision 100–400°F thermometer
• Stainless steel anode; 6" x 1"
• 24-ga. round copper wire; 1-lb. spool
• MIDAS® acid dip solution; 2 oz.
(makes 1 qt.)
• MIDAS® electrocleaner solution; 2 oz.
(makes 1 qt.)
• Rinse aid surfactant solution; 100ml
(makes 20 liters)
• Plastic filter cup; pkg/3
Electrocleaner
• Heat
• Stirring
1.
Rinse2.
Acid dip3. Plating solution
• Heat
• Stirring
5.
Rinse4. Rinse6.
MIDAS® Bath-Plating System
This MIDAS® stainless steel bath-plating unit is
an ideal system for electro-plating and electro-
forming processes. See full details on page 581.
• Stainless steel bath-plating unit
• 5-amp plating rectifier
• Six 1-liter (1,000ml) beakers
• Stainless steel lid
Item # each
204-700 $1,450.00
Item # each
331-963 $1,165.00
Description Item # each
3-amp 335-300/3 $295.00
5-amp 335-300/5 $325.00
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12. • 5-amp plating rectifier
• Magnetic stirring system with heat
• Four 1,000ml Pyrex® beakers
• Two copper anodes
• Lacquer
• Sunshine® polishing cloth
• Four safety bottles
• MIDAS® conductive paint
• Electroforming solution; 1 qt.
• 12 pairs neolatex gloves
• 24-gauge copper wire; 1 lb.
• 12" glass stirring rod
• MIDAS® electrocleaner mix
• Plating thermometer
• The MIDAS® Guide to Plating book
MIDAS® Electroforming Kit
This kit includes the equipment and supplies you need to start electroforming
with great results.
E3 Etch™ Kit by Sherri Haab
Jeweler and author Sherri Haab brings “green” to etching! The E3 Etch™
kit uses new technology that helps you control your etching for more
professional results, and the electrolyte solution can be reused or easily
disposed of—better for your wallet and the environment!
• High-tech electronic controller and power supply
• Two electrodes
• Copper sulfate; 2 oz.
• Foam spacers; pkg/4
• One copper square
• One copper blank
• Ready-to-use designs printed on E3 Etch™ laser paper
Etching Kit
This kit contains everything you need to start etching with creative designs.
• One plastic tray and one scribe
• Package of six small brushes
• Package of six large brushes for applying mordant or resist
• Eight ounces of resist and one pint of thinner
• One pint each of silver and copper mordants
Please Note: Silver mordant contains nitric acid, and copper mordant
contains muriatic acid. See full details on page 594.
In partnership with
Anodizing Kit
Everything you need to start anodizing reactive metals (except
the metal itself) is included in this incredible kit. Find more
details on page 599.
Item # kit
118-023 $195.00
Item # kit
118-106 $115.00
Item # kit
335-600 $475.00
• A solid state micro anodizer
• Two sets of color-coded
leads
• One stainless steel cathode
• Mini grabber with niobium
tip
• TSP-PF electrolyte granules
• Anodizing basket
• Multi-Etch cleaning granules
• Terrific Transfer tape
• One brayer (hand roller)
• One bone folder
• One Soft Touch art knife
• Complete instructions
• One sheet of Spark Guard
mesh (prevents the cathode
and workpiece in the bath
from accidentally coming
into contact with one
another and causing an
electrical short)
• Set of Mighty Mask sheets
(1 plain and 3 patterned
12" x 6" sheets, 2 patterned
6" x 6" sheets)
Item # kit
335-269 $370.00
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13. PMC® Advanced Kits
For the advanced PMC® artist. These kits
are available with or without a Rio kiln
(choose the 120-volt standard kiln,
bead-door kiln or no kiln). Ideal for
advanced production with PMC.
Purchase a PMC®
advanced kit with
a standard kiln, with
a bead door kiln or
without a kiln.
• 3M Tri-M-Ite® polishing paper assortment
• Pocket needle file set, cut #2; set/6
• PMC® greenware file; pkg/3
• MIDAS® liver of sulfur; 8-oz. can
• Sunshine® polishing cloth
• Spray bottle
• Palette knife
• Double-ended carving tools; set/4
• Rio single-barrel mini rotary tumbler
• Stainless steel shot
• Kiln glasses
• Super Sunsheen™ burnishing compound; 1 qt.
• Solderite™ shelf kit
• Tweezers; 18"L
• Half-round sanding sticks; set/6
Rio PMC® Tool Kit
This PMC® tool kit includes the tools you’ll need to begin working with PMC. Tools come in a
gray canvas pouch, keeping them separate from other metal clay tools to avoid contamination.
• 2 ½" bent burnisher • #6 soft taper-point chisel Colour Shaper™
• Polyblade • Shrinkage ruler
• Retractable scalpel • Paint/slip brush
• Cool Roller and size-4 spacers • Roll-up pouch
• Brass brush • Awl
• Rio 120-volt standard kiln or
Rio bead-door kiln or choose
the kit without a kiln
• PMC3™ clay; 25g
• PMC3™ slip; 15g jar
• Rio PMC® work surface
• Rio PMC® tool kit
• Rio 2-part mold compound; 1 lb.
Metal Clay Master Tool Kit
This artist’s bucket is packed with every hand tool the
metal clay artist needs. Please Note: Color of artist's
bucket may vary.
• Rio work surface
• Color-Quick thickness
guide set
• CoolSlip; 4-oz. bottle
• Slik Balm; 3.5-oz. tin
• Knife-style agate burnisher
• Acrylic work surface; set/2
• Rio Cold Mold, 1-oz. jar; pkg/6
• Artist’s bucket, square
• Clay shapers; set/5
• Soft Colour Shapers™; set/5
• Half-round sanding sticks set;
set/6
• Metal clay templates; set/3
• Ceramic Shrinkage Stopper
set; #16–#19
• Delight™ paper clay
modeling compound,
90-gram pouch; pkg/2
• Makin’s Professional®
Ultimate Clay Extruder™
with discs
• Pro-polish polishing pads;
pkg/50
• 3M sponge sanding pads
assortment; set/5
• Murena-Sable premium
artist’s brush
• Double-ended carving tools;
set/4
• Makin’s® Mini Geo Clay
Cutters; set/12
• Chi’ing Dynasty Stamp
master sheet
• Klay Kutters circles; set/5
• Klay Kutters squares; set/5
• Klay Kutters ovals; set/5
• Rio PMC® tool kit
• One greenware file
• Small steel hand brush
• Spray bottle
• Palette knife
• Sunshine® polishing cloth
• Steel utility tweezers
• Steel ruler
Description Item # kit
With standard kiln 100-926 $1,095.00
With bead-door kiln 100-927 $1,175.00
Without kiln 100-929 $450.00
Item # kit
111-411 $43.95
Item # each
111-593 $385.00
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14. the clay,
the kiln,
everything!
• Rio 9-program standard kiln; 120-volt
or Rio 9-program kiln with a bead door; 120-volt
• BRONZclay™; 200g
• COPPRclay™; 200g
• Firing pan
• Firing pan removal fork
• Coal-based, acid-washed activated carbon; 5 lbs.
• Coconut shell-based activated carbon; 5 lbs.
• Solderite™ kiln shelf kit
• Rio PVC work surface
• Rio two-part Cold Mold compound; 1 lb.
• Spray bottle
• Palette knife
• Rio BRONZclay™/COPPRclay™ tool kit
• Rio BRONZclay™/COPPRclay™ carving tools; set/5
• Double-ended carving tools; set/4
• Pocket needle files; set/6
• Tweezers; 18"L
• Rio rotary tumbler
• Stainless steel shot
• Super Sunsheen™ burnishing compound; 1 qt.
• MIDAS® brass, bronze and copper oxidizer
• Polishing paper; asst./12
• Half-round sanding sticks; set/6
• Kiln glasses
Purchase a PMC® advanced kit with either
a bead-door Rio kiln (inset at left) or a Rio
standard kiln (at right).
Rio BRONZclay™/COPPRclay™ Tool Kit
The perfect starter kit for working with BRONZclay™ or COPPRclay™. Tools come
in a bronze canvas pouch, keeping them separate from other metal clay tools to
avoid contamination.
• 2 ½" bent burnisher • Cool Roller and size 4 spacers
• Awl • #6 soft taper-point chisel Colour Shaper™
• Polyblade • Retractable straight-blade scalpel
• Greenware file • Paint/slip brush
• 6" steel ruler • Roll-up pouch
BRONZclay™/COPPRclay™
Advanced Kits
These comprehensive kits include
BRONZclay™, COPPRclay™ and all
the tools and supplies you need
to create with these exciting metal
clay varieties. Available with or
without a Rio kiln.
Find BRONZclay™ and COPPRclay™ on page 681.
copper
&
bronze!
Item # kit
111-579 $39.95
Description Item # kit
With standard kiln 100-945 $1,120.00
With bead-door kiln 100-979 $1,195.00
Without kiln 100-950 $460.00
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15. • 110-volt pickle pot;
16-oz.
• Rio pickle; 3-lb. box
• Copper tongs; 9"
• Blue Heron #AA
tweezers
• Line sifter; 1⁄16"
opening
• Small 40-mesh sifter
• Fine glass-polishing
brush
• Fine-point sable brush
• Two-prong firing fork
• Steel carving tools;
6-pc. set
• Four-point firing
trivet
• Small three-slant
trivet
• Medium
three-slant trivet
• Small woven support
• Spatula; 3 ½" blade
• Heat-resistant leather
gloves
• 3M particulate
respirator
• Safety glasses
Rio Enameling Equipment Starter Kit
It’s all here! This kit has all the tools you need—except a kiln and enamels—to start enameling.
Products Since 1890
Thompson EnamelP.O. Box 310 Newport, KY 41072 USA - (859) 291-3800 fax (859) 291-1849
Thompson Enamel Beginner's Kit
Thompson has packed everything you need (except a kiln) to
start enameling into this kit! See full details on page 605.
• Trivet arm and spacer set
• Steel spatula
• Plastic sifter with handle; 2" dia.
• Opaque enamel threads; 1-oz.
• Opaque/transparent Jewel
Effect enamel lumps; 8-oz. pkg.
• Ceramic fiber hot pad
• Thompson holding agent; 2 oz.
• Six copper squares; 1 ½" x 1 ½"
• Six copper discs; 1 ½" dia.
• Six copper ovals; 2" x 1 7⁄16"
• Eight 2 oz. jars of opaque
enamel colors (Moca Brown,
Butter Yellow, Jungle Green,
Robin's Egg Blue, Daphne Blue,
Mauve Purple, Flame Red and
Black)
• Instruction booklets
Item # kit
119-300 $105.65
Thompson Enamel Complete Color Sampler
Having trouble deciding which colors to choose? Start with this complete
color sampler containing 169 colors of Thompson medium-temperature/
medium-expansion enamels. Each color packet contains approx. ½-oz. (14g)
of enamel (roughly one heaping tablespoon). Exact quantities per packet and
colors included in the sampler may vary slightly.
Item # each
119-308 $93.60
Item # kit
350-040 $179.00
Thompson Metal Clay Enameling Kit
If you work with metal clay, this is the ideal starter kit for you! The kit includes
all the basic supplies you need to enamel your metal clay projects using the
same kiln you use to fire clay. It also includes to a sampler of 10 randomly
selected enamel colors (approx. ½ oz. each) and instructions.
• F-4 firing rack
• TPT-2 trivet
• K-4 firing fork with round heat shield
• IT-1 spatula
• IT-3 spreader
• M-16B sable brush
• SM-2 sifter
• 2 ozs. A-1 Klyr-Fire™ holding medium
Item # kit
119-302 $47.65
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16. Colores™ Doming Resin Kit
Use versatile doming resin as a sealant to prevent oxidation of metal
surfaces; also use it to dome charms and frame components to magnify
objects or images. Please Note: Test the permanence of any ink-jet
images; they may need to be sealed before applying resin.
• 8 oz. of clear resin • 12 cups • Instructions
• 8 oz. of hardener • 12 stirrers
Colores™ Starter Kit
Easy to use Colores™ resin makes creating designs simple. The starter kit
includes all the supplies you need plus all 24 basic neutral, bright opaque and
gemtone transparent colors (see page 623), as well as complete instructions.
• 16 oz. thin hardener • 8 oz. thick hardener
• 8 oz. clear 1000 epoxy resin • 50 mixing sticks
• 1 oz. #30 additive (thickening agent) • 50 measuring cups
• 50 1-oz. plastic bottles with 25 lids
• 60 blunt-end needles (15 each of four sizes: 18, 20, 21 and 22 ga.)
• 24 resins in convenient 2-oz. jars
Raindrop™ Clear Doming Resin Kit
Use this resin over photos, vintage paper or other elements on charms
or inside bezels or picture frame components. The doming creates
a magnifying effect on the images or textures beneath the resin.
Also effective as a sealant to prevent oxidation of metal surfaces.
You can even tint the resin to create an antique sepia effect over
photos! Please Note: Test the permanence of any ink-jet images;
they may need to be sealed before applying resin.
• 4 oz. of clear resin • 12 mixing cups
• 4 oz. of hardener • 12 stirrers
• Instructions
Doming resin
can magnify
images.
Use Colores™ to make colorful
creations with ease.
get
creative!
• Tri-Cord™ knotter
• Beading shears
• Needle-nose pliers
• Five fine twisted wire
needles
• Five medium twisted wire
needles
• Five large twisted wire
needles
• Silver-color French wire
• Gold-color French wire
• #E white silk bead cord
• Instant glue
• Ten silver-plated bead tips
• Ten gold-plated bead tips
• Instruction booklet
• Easy-to-follow instructional
DVD (30 mins.)
Tri-Cord™ Knotter Stringing Kit
This kit has it all! The lid of the plastic case is a beading tray,
the bottom holds all the tools you need.
Video Online
Learn how to use the
Tri-Cord™ Knotter
at riogrande.com.
•
•
•
•
•
Tri-Cord™ Knotter
This kit has it all! The lid of the plastic case is a beading tray,
the bottom holds all the tools you need.
Item # kit
635-320 $92.95
Item # kit
623-012 $19.95
Item # kit
623-014 $24.95
Item # kit
638-960 $154.00
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17. Step 2: Squeeze the pliers
to stretch the wire ring into a
new shape.
Step 1: Push the steel pegs into
the holes (in any configuration
you want!), then place a wire ring
around the pegs.
Swanstrom Parallel-Action Bail-Forming Pliers
Use these innovative, patented pliers to create jump rings, S-hook clasps, loops,
bails and more for any project you may have. Their parallel-action design ensures
that your wire is gripped securely; bronze jaws help reduce potential marring of your
metal. The pliers include five interchangeable jaws (2.5, 3, 5, 7, 8.5) that allow you
to make findings of just about any size. The fixed lower jaw is 9.5mm in diameter.
Made in the USA.
Item # each
111-960 $72.00
Swanstrom Link-Forming Pliers
Use these innovative pliers to create a variety of link shapes for your jewelry designs. The pliers
come with a steel jig, an undrilled Delrin jig, a drill bit, an Allen wrench and 16 steel pegs of
varying diameters; place a soldered wire ring (make your own or choose one ready-made on
page 25) around the pegs. Squeeze the pliers to stretch the ring into its new shape. Includes a
jig for arranging the pegs in different configurations to create customized shapes. Drill your
own holes into the undrilled Delrin® jig to create even more customized shapes.
Please Note: This tool cannot be used with cast rings. Made in the USA.
Item # each
111-000 $124.00
earrings by
Tim Sheriff
Great for forming ear wires, too!
Swanstrom Wire-Working Kit
This kit includes all three of Swanstrom’s popular
wire-shaping pliers: the ear-wire forming pliers, the
spiral-forming pliers and the small wire-looping
pliers. The wire-looping pliers include an extra hex
nut, a hex wrench, a Torx® wrench to tighten jaws
and an Allen wrench to adjust the width between
jaws. The kit also includes a small accessory set for
the wire-looping pliers; accessories include four pins
(1.5, 2.5, 3 and 4mm) and a spiral plate for making
small spiral components. Made in the USA.
Item # kit
111-434 $179.00earrings made with
the wire-working kit
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18. Super-Flush
Flush
Bevel
This rating refers to nonferrous materials (those
containing no iron) and applies from the center
of the blade edge to the joint (the recommended
cutting surface). Cutting capacity diminishes
significantly beyond this area. Soft metals
include yellow gold, silver, brass and copper;
hard metals include white gold, nickel, platinum
and steel. Use cutters only at or below their
maximum cutting capacity to prevent damage.
visible). This fine control
is especially useful for
production work.
ideal cutting surface
THE LANGUAGE OF PLIERS & CUTTERS
—anatomy
Pliers
• Round-nose: Both jaws are round, tapering
from the pivot to the tip. Used to make loops,
jump rings, clasps, coils and curved bends.
• Chain-nose: Both jaws are semi-round with
flat interior surfaces, tapering to a point from
the pivot to the tip. Use to open and close
jump rings, for flat crimping and to make
angled bends.
• Flat-nose: Both jaws are flat. Use for wider,
broader bends in wire, metal-forming,
straightening and flattening out metal,
making angled bends in metal and holding
components.
• Stone-setting: Jaws are specially shaped—
often grooved, angled or notched—to access
prongs. Use to move prongs securely into place
against the stone or away from the stone for
removal.
• Forming: Jaws have a variety of configurations.
Use to bend, shape or form wire or strip, and
to create ring shanks, opposing curves (waves
or corrugation), angles and patterns.
—type & function Cutters
• Side cutters: Jaws are pointed and angled almost
parallel to the handles. Use to cut sheet or wire in
restricted areas. Types include:
Super-flush—Require the least pressure to create
a cut (for finer edges, less finishing) and leave very
little pinch visible on the cut ends.
Flush—Require somewhat more pressure to make a
cut than super-flush cutters. Though the pinch is more
noticeable, it is still minimal.
Bevel—The most durable of the flush cutters; require
more pressure than flush cutters and leave a
pronounced pinch on the wire ends.
• Compound cutters: Designed with two joints to maximize
hand power at the cutting edge. Use for maximum power
on heavy material such as thick-gauge wires and sprues.
• End cutters: Blades are perpendicular to the handles and
provide more cutting leverage. Use to make sharp, clean
cuts close to the surface on wire and sprues.
• Oblique cutters: These end cutters feature a head angled
to allow better reach and visibility in hard-to-reach areas.
These cutters must be used on softer metals.
• Shears/scissors: Jaws are pointed with offset blades that
pass one another rather than meet directly as the cut is
made. Use for sheet, soft wire and beading cord or string.
Composition
• High-carbon, high-chrome alloy steel:
Ball-bearing quality steel is the highest
quality tool steel and produces the
longest-lasting pliers and cutters. Can be
hardened up to 65 HRC; the jaws will
not be nicked with normal use and will
keep their shape and finish.
• Hardened tool steel: A very hard, strong
material for pliers and cutters; jaws
will not be nicked with normal use and
tend to keep their shape. Clean with
Cosmoline®; avoid contact with moisture.
• Stainless steel (pliers): Tough metal
gives a reasonable life and is a good
value; rust-resistant; jaws may require
maintenance with use.
Jaw Length
Pliers and cutters produce less force as the
distance from the pivot point increases. Short
jaws offer more strength at the tips but have
a limited reach. Long jaws have a longer reach
but less strength at the tips and are more easily
damaged.
Handles
When pliers are gripped in your hand,
42 muscles are at work as you move and
operate the tool. The better the tool
conforms to the shape of your hand
(ergonomics), the more comfortable and
effective the tool, and the less risk of
repetitive motion injuries such as carpal
tunnel syndrome. Handle coverings enhance
your grip and increase comfort. Foam
handles are heated and positioned, then
shrink to fit as they cool. Coated handles
are dipped into liquid plastic and cured.
Finish
• Anti-glare: A dark, matte finish prevents eye strain
caused by reflective glare and increases visibility of
the workpiece.
• Smooth: A smooth finish helps reduce the risk of marring
delicate pieces but can present a somewhat insecure grip.
• Textured: A textured finish offers an improved grip on
workpieces but can mar soft or delicate metals.
Adjustable Jaw-Stop
A jaw-stop prevents over-extension of the tool,
which can distort the jaw shape or damage the
cutting edge and stress the pivot joint. On pliers,
the jaw-stop allows you to achieve the same
pressure repeatedly; on cutters, the stop prevents
jaws from colliding (a thread of light will be
Cutting Capacity—
Maximum Ratings
Construction
• Forged: Forged from a rod of tool
steel, pliers are work-hardened as
the metal is compressed and shaped.
Pliers are then tempered to prevent
brittleness; the best combination of
strength and durability.
• Cast: Formed in a mold from
molten metal, pliers are not subject
to work-hardening; the finished tool
is not tempered.
• Stamped: Cut from a sheet of metal,
pliers are serviceable but provide
the least strength, durability and
ergonomic comfort.
Joint
• Box: One half of the pliers joint
surrounds the other half, and the
pivot is hidden within. This joint holds
alignment far longer than a lap joint
but limits the pliers to open only as
far as the box size.
• Lap: One half of the pliers joint
overlaps the other, and a pivot (or
screw) is set through both halves.
• Parallel (pliers): Compound pivots
keep the pliers tips parallel to each
other as they open and close, creating
even pressure along the entire jaw.
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19. For five generations, Swanstrom has been manufacturing
high-quality tools, first in Duluth, Minnesota and now at their
state-of-the-art facility in Superior, Wisconsin. Eddie Bell, one of
Rio Grande's directors, spotted Swanstrom tools at an electronics
trade show in the late '80s. Recognizing their quality craftmanship,
he made the trip to Wisconsin to inquire about bringing Swanstrom
tools to the jewelry industry. There Eddie and Jack Swanstrom forged
a partnership between the two companies that has lasted more than
20 years (and brought jewelers many of their favorite tools!).
Today, a handful of Swanstrom employees, led by tool-making
maverick Tim Sheriff, is devoted solely to crafting Rio's exclusive line
of Swanstrom jewelry-making tools. From specialty pliers and cutters
to the beloved disc cutters, our Swanstrom products are designed by
jewelers for jewelers.
With normal use, Swanstrom tools are virtually unbreakable.
They use the finest materials available to create the most durable
tools you can buy. Forged and machine-hardened high-carbon,
high-chrome alloy steel with an anti-glare finish, and Soft-Touch™
ergonomic handles make Swanstrom pliers and cutters a superior
choice for your bench.
Swanstrom products are among our bestselling tools because each
and every one is precision-made, efficient and effective, and
comfortable to use. They simply make jewelers' lives easier.
Swanstrom
Tools USA
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20. Care & Maintenance
A little maintenance goes a long way in extending the life of your
cutters and pliers.
• Put a drop of oil in the joint periodically to keep it working freely
• Just like on a saw blade, it is good practice to put Bur-Life®
on your cutters to reduce drag
• Over time, material builds up on cutting blades; using a Sunshine®
Cloth to clean the blades from time to time helps keep the
cutters sharp
• Use a pliers rack to safely store your pliers and cutters
SWANSTROM TAKES ERGONOMICS SERIOUSLY!
Swanstrom micro pliers
Extremely durable and ergonomically designed, Soft-Touch™ handles are
extra-long, wide, textured and padded. This design distributes pressure
across the hand, relieving the carpal tunnel pocket in the palm.
Anti-glare black finish reduces eye fatigue and
improves visibility while reducing corrosion.
Knurled, adjustable jaw-stop
prevents over-extension of
the tool and allows you to
achieve the same pressure
again and again.
Swanstrom micro pliers and cutters are
ergonomically designed for smaller hands
and/or close, intricate tasks.
ReconditioningService
for Swanstrom pliers & cutters
Swanstrom micro cutters
Swanstrom ergonomic pliers
Swanstrom pliers
A
Tools are not included; see more
organizers on pages 246–249.
Pliers and Cutters General
Maintenance Kit
Everything you need to keep your
pliers and cutters in top condition.
• Bur-Life®; 1.9-oz. stick (page 311)
• Sunshine® Cloth, 7 ½" x 5" (page 339)
• General-purpose precision oil dispenser, 7.5ml.
Made in the USA.
Description Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
A. Maintenance kit 111-723 $9.95 $8.95
Stick Bur-Life® 117-003 $5.50 $5.25
Sunshine® Cloth; 7 ½" x 5" 337-039 $2.30 $2.00
Lubricating oil in dispenser 117-017 $4.50 $4.25
Reduce your tool costs 30–80% with our high-quality reconditioning
service for your Swanstrom pliers and cutters.
Reconditioning includes:
• Sharpening cutting edges and conditioning plier tips
• Aligning and tightening joints
• Checking handle spacing
• Spring replacement
• Thorough cleaning (even inside the joint)
• Lubricating, demagnetizing and final polishing
Please send your tools in a sturdy carton marked “Attn: Reconditioning
Service” to: Rio Grande, 7500 Bluewater Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87121.
Include your name, customer number, address and contact information
to ensure a speedy return of your tools. Shipping is not included.
Please Note: This service is not available for carbide cutters.
Description Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
Reconditioning service 111-726 $21.00 $19.00
Acrylic Pliers Rack
Enjoy quick access to your pliers and cutters!
The two bars on the top level of this five-bar
acrylic rack support a variety of sizes and shapes
of pliers/cutters, and the three bars on the
lower level help keep each tool steady and
organized. Made in the USA.
Description Size Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
B. Pliers rack 12 ½"L x 7 ½"W x 5"H 112-557 $34.00 $31.00
A
B
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21. SWANSTROM ROUND-NOSE PLIERS
Round-nose pliers are ideal for making loops, eye pins, French wires, clasps and jump rings,
as well as round or curving bends in wire.
• Forged and machined-hardened high-carbon, high-chrome alloy steel for the most durable
pliers you can buy
• Extremely durable and ergonomically designed, Soft-Touch™ handles are extra-long, wide,
textured and padded to distribute pressure across the hand, relieving the carpal tunnel
pocket in the palm
• Anti-glare black finish lessens eye fatigue and improves visibility
• Double-leaf spring is welded in place for durability
• Knurled jaw-stop prevents over-extension of the tool and allows you to achieve
the same pressure over and over again
Made in the USA.Items A, B and D
are available in a
set. See page 33.
Long round-nose pliers
(item A) have narrow
tips and are great for
smaller and more
intricate wire work.
Large round-nose pliers
(item E) are perfect for
making larger loops
and bends in wire.
exceptionally good
for working with
bronze wire
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
A. Long round-nose 6.25"
(155mm)
1"
(25mm)
111-298 $43.00 $41.00
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
B. Round-nose 5.75"
(146mm)
0.75"
(19mm)
111-302 $43.00 $41.00
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
D. Micro round-nose 4.48"
(114mm)
0.75"
(19mm)
111-150 $34.00 $32.00
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
E. Large round-nose 7"
(178mm)
2.5"
(64mm)
111-027 $62.00 $59.00
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
F. Heavy-duty
round-nose
6.5"
(165mm)
1"
(25mm)
111-332 $63.00 $60.00
A
B
D
E
F
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
C. Short round-nose 5.6"
(142mm)
0.38"
(16mm)
111-308 $43.00 $41.00
C
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22. Items A, B and D are
available in a set.
See page 33.
SWANSTROM CHAIN-NOSE PLIERS
Both jaws on chain-nose pliers are semi-round with flat interior surfaces, tapering to a point
from the pivot to the tip. This makes them ideal for opening and closing jump rings, prong
closing, crimping, closing bead tips, holding components and making angled bends.
Made in the USA.
Thin chain-nose pliers
(item F) are used to
make bends and to
get into hard-to-reach
areas.
Chain-nose pliers (item A)
are perfect for holding
and bending wire when
wire-working.
Bent needle chain-nose
pliers (item E) are ideal
for tucking in ends of
wire.
exceptionally good
for working with
bronze wire
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
A. Chain-nose 6"
(152mm)
1"
(25mm)
111-300 $41.00 $39.00
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
B. Needle chain-nose 6"
(152mm)
1"
(25mm)
111-303 $41.00 $39.00
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
C. Short chain-nose 5.6"
(142mm)
0.43"
(11mm)
111-046 $41.00 $39.00
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
D. Micro chain-nose 4.61"
(117mm)
0.88"
(22mm)
111-152 $34.00 $32.00
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
E. Bent needle
chain-nose
5.9"
(150mm)
0.8"
(20mm)
111-158 $43.00 $41.00
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
F. Thin chain-nose 6"
(152mm)
1"
(25mm)
111-153 $34.00 $32.00
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
G. Heavy-duty
chain-nose
6.5"
(165mm)
1"
(25mm)
111-334 $63.00 $60.00
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
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23. SWANSTROM FLAT-NOSE PLIERS
Flat-nose pliers consist of two flat jaws, making them perfect for
closing prongs; making wider, broader bends in wire; metal-forming;
straightening and flattening out metal; making angled bends in
metal; and holding components. Made in the USA.
Reconditioning services
are available for Swanstrom pliers and cutters;
see details on page 20.
Flat-nose pliers
are a must-have for opening
and closing jump rings.
Items A and C are
available in a set.
See page 33.
exceptionally good
for working with
bronze wire
A
B
C
D
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
A. Flat-nose 6"
(152mm)
1"
(25mm)
111-301 $41.00 $39.00
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
B. Short flat-nose 5.5"
(138mm)
0.3"
(7.62mm)
111-210 $41.00 $39.00
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
C. Micro flat-nose 4.53"
(115mm)
0.8"
(20mm)
111-151 $34.00 $32.00
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
D. Heavy-duty
flat-nose
6.5"
(165mm)
1"
(25mm)
111-333 $63.00 $60.00
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Use two pairs of short flat-nose
pliers (item B) for easily opening
and closing jump rings.
Flat-nose pliers are great for holding
components while assembling
finished pieces.
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24. SWANSTROM PARALLEL-ACTION PLIERS
Swanstrom Parallel-Action Pliers
Choose parallel-action pliers when you need to hold a workpiece or other
object securely while at the same time applying firm pressure to it, or when
manipulating wire. The unique compound joint design of these pliers keeps
the jaws parallel as they open and close along their entire range of motion.
• The jaws hold the object securely even under very firm pressure—beneficial
for forming work
• The knurled jaw-stop allows you to achieve even, repeatable pressure with
no over-extension of the tool
• Ergonomic Soft-Touch™ textured handles are extremely comfortable
• Double-leaf springs are welded in place for durability
• The chain-nose pliers (item A) are ideal for light- and medium-duty work—
forming loops, crimping and creating angled bends, and forming smooth
curves in sheet and wire
• The fine flat-nose pliers (item B) are ideal for opening and closing jump rings,
flat-crimping and creating angled bends
• The flat-nose pliers (item C) are ideal for light- and medium-duty shaping of
sheet and wire stock and for creating crisp bends
• Use the heavy-duty pliers (items D and E) for work with thicker gauge wire
and sheet
Made in the USA.
Standard
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
A. Chain-nose 6.75"
(171.5mm)
0.625"
(15.8mm)
111-668 $43.00 $41.00
B. Fine flat-nose 6.75"
(171.5mm)
0.625"
(15.8mm)
111-669 $43.00 $41.00
C. Flat-nose 6.75"
(171.5mm)
0.625"
(15.8mm)
111-667 $43.00 $41.00
Heavy-Duty
D. Chain-nose 7.5"
(190.5mm)
0.938"
(23.8mm)
111-722 $63.00 $66.00
E. Flat-nose 7.5"
(190.5mm)
0.938"
(23.8mm)
111-702 $63.00 $66.00
Swanstrom Self-Locking Parallel-Action Pliers
These Swanstrom pliers feature two block-like wood jaws with flat interior
surfaces that are ideal for shaping sheet and wire stock and for creating crisp
bends without marring the metal. The handles are self-locking, ideal for
holding workpieces securely while you shape or form them; simply squeeze
them snugly on the workpiece. To release, grasp the handles and pull them
open. Made in the USA.
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
F. Flat-nose 7.5"
(190.5mm)
1.375"
(34.9mm)
111-649 $56.00 $53.00
G. Replacement jaws 111-649/1 $17.00 $15.50
G
F
C
A
B
E
D
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25. “the best tools aren’t labor-saving,
they’re labor-serving”—Tim Sheriff
SWANSTROM LINK-FORMING PLIERS
Use these innovative pliers to create a variety of link shapes for your jewelry designs.
The pliers come with steel pegs of varying diameters; place a soldered wire ring (make
your own or choose one ready-made) around the pegs. Squeeze the pliers to stretch
the ring into its new shape. Includes a jig for arranging the pegs in different
configurations to create customized shapes. Patented. Made in the USA.
Push the steel pegs
into the holes (in any
configuration you want!),
then place a wire ring
around the pegs.
Squeeze the pliers to
stretch the wire ring into
a new shape.
Prices are based a $25
silver market. Please call
for current pricing.
Love-knot necklace
created by Tim Sheriff
using the link-forming
pliers.
Enlargement of love-knot links in the necklace at right.
Swanstrom Link-Forming
Pliers Kit
This Swanstrom link-forming pliers kit includes all you
need to make custom link shapes for your designs.
The steel jig features 48 pre-drilled 1⁄8" holes; 16 round
steel pegs (2 of each diameter: 1⁄16", 1⁄8", 3⁄16", ¼", 5⁄16", 3⁄8", 7⁄16", ½")
to arrange in the holes to create the shape and size ring you want.
You can make your own ring to start with or choose one ready-made,
such as the round-wire component set below. The undrilled Delrin® jig
with eight 1⁄16" round steel pegs can be drilled to accept the pegs in your
pattern design to create even more customized shapes. Use the
included Allen wrench and 1⁄16" drill bit for drilling holes in the
Delrin jig to make custom shapes. Please Note: Not for use with
cast rings; they will break.
Description Item #
1-2
kit
3-5
kit
Link-forming pliers complete kit 111-000 $124.00 $119.00
Qty Price
1-2 $21.37
3-4 $19.72
5-9 $18.20
Sterling 18-Gauge Round-Wire
Component Set
Use this wire ring set with
the link-forming pliers kit above.
Made in the USA.
698-952
Sold as a 10-piece set
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26. Step 1: Once the wire is in place and ready
to form, squeeze the pliers' handles in
one hand firmly enough to hold the wire
securely. Slowly push the forming handle
forward.
Step 3: Pull the handle back to its original
position, open the jaws and carefully
remove your ear wire. For best results, we
recommend practicing with copper wire
before working on precious metals.
Finished: Combine these
ear-wire forming pliers with other
innovative Swanstrom tools
to increase your wire-working
capabilities.
Step 2: Continue pushing the forming
handle forward until it will not move
any farther.
Turn your wire
into a perfect spiral.
SWANSTROM
SPIRAL-FORMING PLIERS
SWANSTROM
EAR WIRE-FORMING PLIERS
SWANSTROM WIRE-WORKING KIT
Create perfectly spiralled wire components with ease. Swanstrom
spiral-forming pliers feature Soft-Touch™ ergonomic handles and an
anti-glare finish. Delrin platens protect your wire, and pivoted jaws
accommodate various wire sizes up to 10 gauge. Once the wire is in place,
you can create beautiful spirals with a simple turn of the knob. Adjust the
set-screws to get consistent results every time. Made in the USA.
Description Overall Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
A. Spiral-forming pliers 7.5" (190mm) 111-200 $76.00 $73.00
Make ear wires easily, quickly and repeatably with these Swanstrom forming
pliers. These pliers feature angle adjustments and locking screws, so you can
form ear wires of varying lengths and styles all with one tool! A wire-guiding
notch is adjustable to match the thickness of your wire. For ease of use,
these pliers incorporate Swanstrom signature features (such as Soft-Touch™
ergonomic handles and an anti-glare finish). Made in the USA.
Description Overall Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
B. Ear wire-forming pliers 8.25" (210mm) 111-199 $59.00 $56.00
This kit includes all three of Swanstrom’s popular wire-shaping pliers: the
ear wire-forming pliers, the spiral-forming pliers and the small wire-looping
pliers. The wire-looping pliers include an extra hex nut, a hex wrench, a Torx®
wrench to tighten jaws and an Allen wrench to adjust the width between
jaws. The kit also includes a small accessory set for the wire-looping pliers;
accessories include four pins (1.5, 2.5, 3 and 4mm) and a spiral plate for
making small spiral components. Made in the USA.
Description Item #
1-2
kit
3-5
kit
C. Wire-working kit 111-434 $179.00 $173.00
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27. Make your own
components to link
any beads you want.
Great for forming
ear wires, too!
Swanstrom wire-looping pliers help you make consistent loops, coils and
spirals. Each kit includes an extra hex nut, a hex wrench, a Torx® wrench to
tighten jaws and an Allen wrench to adjust the width between jaws.
• The small pliers kit accommodates wire up to 18 gauge and includes a
small accessory kit with four pins (1.5, 2.5, 3 and 4mm) and a spiral plate
for making spiral components
• The large pliers kit (not shown) accommodates wire up to 12 gauge and
includes an accessory kit with four pins (2.5, 3, 5 and 6mm)
Made in the USA.
Description Overall Length Item #
1-2
kit
3-5
kit
A. Small wire-looping
pliers kit
5.6" (142mm) 111-132 $57.00 $54.00
Large wire-looping
pliers kit (not shown)
7.75" (202mm) 111-131 $65.00 $62.00
Use these innovative, patented pliers to create jump rings, S-hook clasps,
loops, bails and more for any project you may have. Their parallel-action
design ensures that your wire is gripped securely; bronze jaws help reduce
potential marring of your metal. The pliers include five interchangeable jaws
(2.5, 3, 5, 7, 8.5) that allow you to make just about any size finding. The fixed
lower jaw is 9.5mm in diameter. Patented. Made in the USA.
Description Overall Length Item #
1-2
kit
3-5
kit
B. Bail-forming pliers kit 6.75" (171mm) 111-960 $72.00 $69.00
Cut crisp, perfectly round discs every time in non-ferrous metals up to 16 ga.
(1.29mm) with the Swanstrom disc cutter (item C). Punch sizes 1⁄8"–1 ¼" in 1⁄8"
increments. See pages 130–133 for complete information on this amazing
tool. Use the Delrin® centering die set (item D) with your Swanstrom disc
cutter to create perfectly centered washer components. Set includes 10 die
sizes: 1⁄8"–1 ¼" in 1⁄8" increments. Please Note: The 1⁄8" die is made of steel,
not Delrin, for durability. Made in the USA.
Description
Cutter
Dimensions
No. of
Punches Item #
1
set
2
set
C. Swanstrom
disc cutter
4" dia. x 1 ¼"H 10 112-509 $267.00 $262.00
Description No. of Dies Die Sizes Item #
1-2
set
3-5
set
D. Centering die set 10 1⁄8"–1 ¼" 112-524 $57.00 $54.00
See additional Swanstrom
cutter sets and shapes
on pages 132 and 133.
D
C
Project Online
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Silver-Filled Chandelier Earrings
at riogrande.com.
SWANSTROM WIRE-LOOPING PLIERS KITS
SWANSTROM DISC CUTTER AND DELRIN®
CENTER-POSITIONING DIE SETS
SWANSTROM PARALLEL-ACTION
BAIL-FORMING PLIERS
design by Lauren Tobey
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28. Delrin® jaw flat-nose pliers (item B)
make bends, loops and coils without
marring the wire.
Rosary pliers (item E) are 2-in-1.
Make loops with the round-nose
jaws and use the built-in side cutter
to cut the wire once it’s been formed.
SWANSTROM SPECIALTY PLIERS
Delrin® jaw forming pliers (items A and B) hold or shape metal sheet or wire without marring or damaging
workpieces. All Swanstrom Delrin jaw pliers feature an internal tapered steel core that makes them stronger
and last longer than regular nylon pliers. Made in the USA.
Swanstrom Chain-Nose with Delrin® Jaws
Get into hard-to-reach areas to form, shape or straighten wire and sheet stock
without marring the metal surface.
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
A. 6" (152mm) 0.9" (22.9mm) 111-326 $45.00 $43.00
Replacement Delrin® inserts (one pair) 111-326/1 $11.95 $9.95
Swanstrom Flat-Nose with Delrin® Jaws
Form, shape, hold or straighten wire or sheet stock without marring the metal
surface.
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
B. 6" (152mm) 0.9" (22.9mm) 111-327 $45.00 $43.00
Replacement Delrin® inserts (one pair) 111-327/1 $11.95 $9.95
Swanstrom Concave/Round-Nose Forming Pliers
These very fine needle round-nose pliers have slightly concave jaws,
letting you make jump rings, small rings, loops and bends in wire and flat
stock. The knurled jaw-stop prevents over-extension of the tool and ensures
even pressure along the tip.
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
C. 5.875" (149mm) 0.75" (19mm) 111-707 $49.00 $47.00
Swanstrom Flat/Round-Nose Forming Pliers
Use these pliers to make wire loops or bends in flat stock or wire. The knurled
jaw-stop prevents over-extension of the tool and ensures even pressure along
the tip.
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
D. 6.25" (159mm) 0.875" (22mm) 111-028 $49.00 $47.00
Swanstrom Rosary Pliers
Your best choice for high-quality rosary pliers! Combination round-nose pliers
and side cutter is ideal for making jump rings and assembling chain. Designed
for superior comfort, durability and ease of use. Use the side cutter for wire;
maximum cut is 16 gauge.
Overall
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
E. 6.25" (159mm) 111-126 $49.00 $47.00
A
B
C
D
E
Items A and B feature
non-marring Delrin® jaws.
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29. SWANSTROM SPECIALTY PLIERS
Punch holes in nonferrous metal
up to 18 gauge.
Pinch the edges of corrugated metal
with Swanstrom confirming pliers to
ensure sharp, straight folds.
Punch
Diameter
Swanstrom soldering pliers allow you to hold pieces safely
and securely while soldering!
1.25mm
2.5mm
3.5mm
4.5mm
Swanstrom Hole-Punching Pliers
Depend on these high-quality Swanstrom pliers for years of reliable
and comfortable use.
• All jaws are ¾" wide for a secure grip and clean punch
• 4"L (102mm) handles provide leverage for easier punching
• Extra-long Soft-Touch™ handles distribute pressure across the hand
• Punch non-ferrous metal up to 18 gauge
• Forged and machine-hardened high-carbon, high-chrome alloy steel
delivers exceptional strength
• Each punch is made of hardened tool steel, resulting in a precise hole
compatible with jump-rings, spring-rings or other components
Made in the USA.
Overall
Length
Punch
Diameter Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
A. 6.75" (171mm) 1.25mm 111-785 $39.00 $37.00
B. 2.5mm 111-786 $40.00 $38.00
C. 3.5mm 111-787 $42.00 $40.00
D. 4.5mm 111-788 $44.00 $42.00
Swanstrom Soldering Pliers with Magnetic Base
The most convenient third hand system available!
With quality Swanstrom soldering pliers, hold and
position your workpiece on a magnetic, easy-on,
easy-off attachment base, making your soldering
tasks easier than ever. The reverse-action pliers
have abrasion-resistant tips that stand up to high
temperatures. Tips are beveled and feature a slightly
roughened surface for a secure hold. Tip length is
adjustable; a hex wrench is included. The heavy steel
base sits securely in place. The jointed stand allows
for up to 360° adjustment that locks and unlocks with
an easy turn of the handle. Its strong 1 ¼" magnet
holds pliers firmly, allowing convenient, hands-free
soldering while at the same time freeing you to
remove the pliers to manipulate your piece and
simply set them back in position, ready to use.
Made in the USA.
Description Item # each
H. Complete soldering pliers system 503-088 $125.00
Tungsten-tip soldering pliers 503-084 $59.00
Magnetic base 503-086 $69.00
Replacement tungsten tips; set/2 503-084/2 $12.95
Replacement titanium tips; set/2 503-084/3 $12.95
D
C
B
A
G
F
E
H
Swanstrom Confirming Pliers
Excellent for working with corrugated metals, these pliers have leading edges
thinned to an almost knife-like fineness. Use them to pinch and confirm the
edges of your corrugation. Extremely durable and ergonomically designed,
Soft-Touch™ handles are extra long, wide, textured and padded to distribute
pressure across the palm, relieving the carpal tunnel pocket. Made in the USA
Overall
Length
Jaw
Depth
Jaw
Width Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
E. 6" (152mm) ¾" (19mm) 1" 111-121 $43.00 $41.00
F. 2" 111-122 $45.00 $43.00
G. 3" 111-123 $49.00 $47.00
Set of 3 (items E–G) 111-124 $124.00 $119.00
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30. Items B and E are
available in a set.
See page 33.
super-flush cut
max cut:
12 gauge
max cut:
14 gauge
max cut:
16 gauge
max cut:
16 gauge
max cut:
20 gauge
Important: Use your cutters only at or below their
maximum cutting capacity to prevent damage.
SWANSTROM SUPER-FLUSH CUTTERS
Super-flush cutters require the least pressure to create a cut and leave very little pinch visible on the cut ends.
Forged and machine-hardened high-carbon, high-chrome alloy steel makes Swanstrom cutters the most durable
cutters you can buy. Extremely durable and ergonomically designed, Soft-Touch™ handles are extra-long, wide,
textured and padded to distribute pressure across the hand, relieving the carpal tunnel pocket in the palm.
The anti-glare black finish lessens eye fatigue and improves visibility. Double-leaf springs are welded in place
for durability, and a knurled jaw-stop prevents collision of the cutting blades, allowing you to achieve the
same cut every time. Please Note: Not for use with memory wire or Beadalon®; see the heavy-duty
bevel cutters on page 32. Made in the USA.
Use our exclusive Sunshine® Cloth (page 339)
regularly to clean debris from the edges of your
cutter tips, leaving the edges clean and sharp.
CleaningTip
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
A. Super-flush cutters 6.25"
(159mm)
0.8"
(20.3mm)
111-706 $56.00 $53.00
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
B. Super-flush cutters 5.63"
(143mm)
0.63"
(16mm)
111-717 $55.00 $52.00
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
C. Super-flush cutters 5.6"
(142mm)
0.53"
(13.5mm)
111-305 $53.00 $50.00
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
D. Super-flush cutters 4.75"
(121mm)
0.53"
(13.5mm)
111-710 $55.00 $52.00
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
E. Micro super-flush
cutters
4.26""
(108mm)
0.4"
(10mm)
111-155 $49.00 $47.00
A
B
C
D
E
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31. super-flush cut
max cut:
16 gauge
max cut:
14 gauge
max cut:
12 gauge
max cut:
14 gauge
max cut:
22 gauge
SWANSTROM SUPER-FLUSH CUTTERS
Swanstrom’s double-ergo, super-flush, super-sharp, straight-jaw cutters (items A–C) are
designed with a flat back in place of the 15° angle seen on most pliers. As a result, these high-
performance pliers allow you to make highly accurate, super-flush cuts at angles up to 90°.
Super-sharp cutters make cleaner cuts with less force, lessening the resulting spike on the end
of the wire and reducing stress and strain on the user’s hands. The innovative reverse-angle
sprue cutters (item E) have beveled jaws and a flush side cutter to help you get close to the
casting, reducing your finishing and polishing time. Please Note: Not for use with memory wire
or Beadalon®; for this purpose see the heavy-duty bevel cutters on page 32. Made in the USA.
Get in very close to
your pieces. Cut and
spend much less
time grinding away
excess sprues with the
Swanstrom reverse-
angle sprue cutter
(item E).
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
A. Double-ergo,
super-flush
super-sharp cutters
5.5"
(140mm)
0.38"
(9.7mm)
111-712 $54.00 $51.00
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
B. Double-ergo,
super-flush
super-sharp cutters
5.5"
(140mm)
0.48"
(12.2mm)
111-713 $56.00 $53.00
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
C. Double-ergo,
super-flush
super-sharp cutters
6"
(152mm)
0.58"
(14.7mm)
111-714 $58.00 $55.00
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
D. Long jaw 45°,
super-flush cutters
5.84"
(148mm)
0.71"
(18mm)
111-304 $61.00 $58.00
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
E. Reverse-angle
sprue cutters
6"
(152mm)
0.21"
(8mm)
111-316 $69.00 $66.00
A
B
C
D
E
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32. Precisely cut multiple pieces of
wire to a pre-set length using
the threaded center stop.
SWANSTROM BEVEL & FLUSH CUTTERS
Bevel cutters are the most durable cutters, producing more cuts over the life of
the tool. Bevel cutters require more pressure to make a cut than flush cutters
and leave a more pronounced pinch on the wire ends. Flush cutters require
somewhat more pressure to make a cut than super-flush cutters. Though
more noticeable than that left by the super-flush, the pinch is still
minimal. Items A and C have knurled jaw stops that allow precise
and repeatable cuts. Made in the USA.
FlushBevel
max cut:
10 gauge
max cut:
10 gauge
max cut:
20 gauge
max cut:
20 gauge
max cut:
2 gauge
Swanstrom Heavy-Duty Bevel Cutters
Our best cutters for cutting Beadalon® wire! These tough, durable cutters
handle heavy cutting well. Ideal for fabrication and initial sizing of stock.
If it will show, the pinch created requires finishing.
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw/Cutter
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
A. Heavy-duty
bevel cutters
7.5"
(191mm)
0.9"
(22.9mm)
111-716 $62.00 $59.00
Swanstrom Heavy-Duty Flush Cutters
A heavy-duty edition of Swanstrom's best flush cutters, these cutters are
ideal for working with bronze and other challenging metals. Great for use
on 10-gauge nonferrous metal; will cut Beadalon® and memory wire up to
16 gauge.
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw/Cutter
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
B. Heavy-duty
flush cutters
6.5"
(165mm)
1"
(25.4mm)
111-366 $67.00 $64.00
Swanstrom Double-Flush Shear Cutters
Designed for cutting jump rings, these Swanstrom quality double-flush
shear cutters create clean-cut edges—no need to file before soldering.
Please Note: Not for use with memory wire or Beadalon®.
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw/Cutter
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
C. Double-flush
shear cutters
5.66"
(144mm)
0.5"
(12.5mm)
111-063 $48.00 $46.00
Swanstrom Double-Flush Induction-Hardened Shear Cutters
Ideal for cutting soft metal sheet up to 20 gauge, these cutters feature
induction-hardened blades. Please Note: Not for use with memory wire
or Beadalon®.
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw/Cutter
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
D. Long shear
cutters
6.5"
(165mm)
1.65"
(42mm)
111-161 $43.00 $41.00
Swanstrom Wire Flush Cutters
Cut soft wire up to 2-gauge thick with these cutters. Eight precision-drilled
guide holes allow you to flush-cut 7-gauge to 24-gauge wire without
flat-spotting. Use the threaded center-stop to cut several pieces of wire
to a precise length. Place one handle in a vise to feed wire as you operate.
• Precision holes hold 24- to 7-gauge wire (.02"–0.144")
• End blades produce a semi-flush cut on wire up to 2-gauge thick
Description
Overall
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
E. Wire flush cutters 6.88"
(175mm)
111-789 $49.00 $47.00
A
B
C
D
E
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33. Each Swanstom set is delivered in a convenient, protective zipper case.
• Forged and machine-hardened high-carbon, high-chrome alloy
steel for the most durable pliers and cutters available
• Extremely durable and ergonomically designed, Soft-Touch™
handles are extra-long, wide, textured and padded
• Anti-glare black finish lessens eye fatigue and improves visibility
• Double-leaf springs are welded in place for durability
• Knurled jaw-stop prevents over-extension of the tool
and allows you to achieve the same pressure over and over again
Made in the USA.
SWANSTROM PLIERS & CUTTERS SETS
Swanstrom pliers and cutters represent the pinnacle of excellence
in tool manufacturing. Please Note: Not for use with memory wire
or Beadalon®; see the heavy-duty bevel cutters on the facing page.
save when you buy in sets!
Important: Use your
cutters only at or below their maximum cutting
capacity to prevent damage.
Swanstrom Pliers and Cutters Set
The round-nose pliers and the cutters feature knurled set-screws so you can
adjust the stop and achieve the same pressure again and again.
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw/Cutter
Length Max. Cut Page
Flat-nose (111-301) 6" (152mm) 1" (25mm) — 22
Round-nose (111-302) 5.75" (146mm) 0.75" (19mm) — 21
Needle chain-nose
(111-303)
6" (152mm) 1" (25mm) — 21
Super-flush cutters
(111-717)
5.63" (143mm) 0.63" (16mm) 14 gauge 30
Description Item #
1-2
set
3-5
set
A. Set of 4 111-026 $159.00 $152.00
Swanstrom Pliers Set
The round-nose pliers feature knurled set-screws so you can adjust the stop
and achieve the same pressure again and again.
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Page
Chain-nose (111-300) 6" (152mm) 1" (25mm) 21
Flat-nose (111-301) 6" (152mm) 1" (25mm) 22
Round-nose (111-302) 5.75" (146mm) 0.75" (19mm) 21
Needle chain-nose
(111-303)
6" (152mm) 1" (25mm) 21
Description Item #
1-2
set
3-5
set
B. Set of 4 111-703 $145.00 $140.00
Swanstrom Micro Pliers and Cutters Set
All the quality and dependability you count on from Swanstrom in handy
smaller sizes for intricate work! The round-nose pliers and cutters also feature
knurled set-screws so you can adjust the stop and achieve the same pressure
again and again. All feature Soft-Touch™ handles, an anti-glare black finish to
prevent eye fatigue and sturdy machine-hardened construction.
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw/Cutter
Length Max. Cut Page
Round-nose (111-150) 4.48" (114mm) 0.75" (19mm) — 21
Flat-nose (111-151) 4.53" (115mm) 0.8" (20mm) — 22
Chain-nose (111-152) 4.61" (117mm) 0.8" (20mm) — 21
Super-flush cutters
(111-155)
4.26" (108mm) 0.4" (10mm) 20 gauge 30
Description Item #
1-2
set
3-5
set
C. Set of 4 111-729 $134.00 $129.00
A
B
C
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34. Flush
Bevel
Super-flush
Item B is available
in a set.
See page 36.
Important:
Use your cutters only at or below their
maximum cutting capacity
to prevent damage.
max cut:
16 gauge
max cut:
14 gauge
max cut:
12 gauge
max cut:
16 gauge
max cut:
16 gauge
max cut:
14 gauge
LINDSTROM SUPER-FLUSH, FLUSH & BEVEL CUTTERS
Lindstrom pliers and cutters (this and the facing page) are forged from high-grade steel,
then hardened for durability. Flush cutters require somewhat more pressure to make
a cut than super-flush cutters. Though more noticeable than that left by the super-flush,
the pinch is still minimal. Bevel cutters are the most durable cutters, producing more
cuts over the life of the tool. They require more pressure to make a cut than flush
cutters and leave a more pronounced pinch on the wire ends.
• Proportional handle-to-jaw size prevents over-leveraging of fine jaws
• Sturdy, adjustable lap joint • Double-leaf spring
• High-impact plastic handles • Anti-glare finish prevents eye fatigue
Made in Spain.
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
A. Super-flush cutters
#8152
4.43"
(112.5mm)
0.5"
(12.5mm)
111-033 $57.00 $54.00
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
B. Flush cutters
#8141
4.33"
(110mm)
0.39"
(10mm)
111-291 $48.00 $46.00
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
C. Flush cutters
#8161
4.92"
(125mm)
0.63"
(16mm)
111-297 $57.00 $54.00
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
D. Micro bevel-cutters
#8140
4.33"
(110mm)
0.39"
(10mm)
111-290 $48.00 $46.00
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
E. Micro bevel-cutters
#8150
4.43"
(112.5mm)
0.5"
(12.5mm)
111-213 $49.00 $47.00
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
F. Micro bevel-cutters
#8160
4.92"
(125mm)
0.63"
(16mm)
111-212 $51.00 $48.00
A
B
C
D
E
F
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35. Items A, B and E
are available in a
set. See page 36.
LINDSTROM SUPREME PLIERS
Use round-nose pliers to make loops, jump rings, clasps, coils and curved
bends. Use chain-nose pliers to open and close jump rings, for flat crimping
and making angled bends. Use flat-nose pliers for wider, broader bends in
wire; for forming, straightening and flattening out; for making angled bends;
and for holding components.
• Proportional handle-to-jaw size prevents over-leveraging of fine jaws
• Sturdy, adjustable lap joint
• Double-leaf spring
• High-impact plastic handles
Made in Spain.
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
A. Supreme
round-nose #7590
4.72"
(120mm)
0.79"
(20mm)
111-293 $43.00 $41.00
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
B. Supreme
chain-nose #7893
4.72"
(120mm)
0.79"
(20mm)
111-292 $44.00 $42.00
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
C. Supreme long
chain-nose #7890
5.2"
(132mm)
1.26"
(32mm)
111-035 $44.00 $42.00
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
D. Supreme bent
chain-nose #7892
5.08"
(129mm)
1.14"
(29mm)
111-097 $48.00 $46.00
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
E. Supreme
flat-nose #7490
4.72"
(120mm)
0.79"
(20mm)
111-294 $43.00 $41.00
A
B
C
D
E
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36. Use your cutters only at or below
their maximum cutting capacity to prevent damage.
max cut:
16 gauge
Lindstrom
pliers sets
LINDSTROM SHEARS & CUTTERS
Lindstrom cutters are forged from high-grade steel, then hardened for durability.
• Proportional handle-to-jaw size prevents over-leveraging of fine jaws
• Sturdy, adjustable lap joint • Double-leaf spring
• High-impact plastic handles • Anti-glare finish
Made in Spain.
Lindstrom sets (items C and D)
are delivered in a convenient
protective zipper case.
max cut:
16 gauge
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
A. Supreme micro-bevel
flush-cutters #7190
4.33"
(110mm)
0.28"
(7mm)
111-036 $48.00 $46.00
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
B. Cutters/shears
#HS6001
5.7"
(145mm)
0.77"
(19.5mm)
111-289 $30.00 $28.00
Lindstrom Pliers Sets
These pliers and cutters have a lap joint.
Lindstrom Pliers and Cutters Set
Description Overall Length Jaw Length Max. Cut Page
Flat-nose/#7490 4.72" (120mm) 0.8" (20mm) — 35
Round-nose/#7590 4.72" (120mm) 0.8" (20mm) — 35
Chain-nose/#7893 4.72" (120mm) 0.8" (20mm) — 35
Flush cutters/#8141 4.33" (110mm) 0.4" (10mm) 16 gauge 34
Description Item #
1-2
set
3-5
set
C. Set of 4 111-170 $165.00 $159.00
C
Lindstrom Pliers Set
Description Overall Length Jaw Length Page
Flat-nose/#7490 4.72" (120mm) 0.8" (20mm) 35
Round-nose/#7590 4.72" (120mm) 0.8" (20mm) 35
Chain-nose/#7893 4.72" (120mm) 0.8" (20mm) 35
Description Item #
1-2
set
3-5
set
D. Set of 3 111-296 $125.00 $120.00D
A
B
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37. Flush
max cut:
16 gauge
LINDSTROM Rx PLIERS & CUTTERS
Rx pliers and cutters offer the exclusive BioSpring® that controls and limits
resistance as you apply pressure, eliminating the need to overcome spring tension.
Grips are thickly padded, comfortable and ergonomic. Lindstrom tools are made of
high-grade steel, then hardened for durability. Use pliers to bend and shape sheet
and wire, create loops, hold components and more.
• Proportional handle-to-jaw size prevents over-leveraging of fine jaws
• Sturdy, adjustable lap joint
• High-impact plastic handles
• Adjustable, replaceable plastic BioSpring® spring controls and limits
resistance as you apply pressure
• Anti-glare finish prevents eye fatigue
Made in Spain.
Lindstrom Rx Pliers and Cutters Set
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Max. Cut
Flat-nose/Rx7490 5.77" (146.5mm) 0.79" (20mm) —
Round-nose/Rx7590 5.77" (146.5mm) 0.8" (20mm) —
Chain-nose/Rx7893 5.77" (146.5mm) 0.8" (20mm) —
Flush cutters/Rx8141 5.33" (135.5mm) 0.35 (8.78mm) 16 gauge
pkg
Replacement BioSpring® (not shown); pkg/5 111-045 $24.00
Description Item #
1-2
set
3-5
set
G. Set of 4 111-057 $195.00 $185.00
G
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
A. Rx round-nose
#Rx7590
5.77"
(146.5mm)
0.79"
(20mm)
111-041 $51.00 $49.00
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
B. Rx chain-nose
#Rx7893
5.77"
(146.5mm)
0.79"
(20mm)
111-042 $51.00 $49.00
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
D. Rx bent chain-nose
#Rx7892
6.12"
(155.5mm)
1.14"
(29mm)
111-098 $54.00 $52.00
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
C. Rx long chain-nose
#Rx7894
6.25"
(160mm)
1.25"
(31.8mm)
111-129 $54.00 $52.00
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
E. Rx flat-nose
#Rx7490
5.77"
(146.5mm)
0.79"
(20mm)
111-043 $51.00 $49.00
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
F. Rx flush cutters
#Rx8141
5.33"
(135.5mm)
0.35"
(8.78mm)
111-044 $54.00 $52.00
A
B
D
E
F
Visit riogrande.com for instructions on changing the BioSpring®.
C
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38. max cut:
16 gauge
Important: Use your cutters only
at or below their maximum cutting capacity
to prevent damage.
LINDSTROM EX PLIERS & CUTTERS
Lindstrom EX pliers and cutters are precision-crafted in Switzerland from a hardened, high-chromium
steel alloy and precision-ground to exact specifications. Smaller than the tools in the Rx
line but built for heavier-duty work, the EX pliers and cutters are ideal for use with
heavy-gauge metals and harder metals such as brass or bronze.
• Lap joint with screw fixture
• Double-leaf springs deliver faster, stronger rebound than the BioSpring®
• Wider, thicker handle grips, made with resin composite, are both ergonomic
and ESD-safe (any electrostatic discharge will be safely dissipated)
Made in Switzerland.
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
A. EX round-nose pliers
#EX7590
5.25"
(133.4mm)
0.63"
(15.8mm)
111-773 $49.00 $47.00
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
B. EX chain-nose pliers
#EX7893
5.25"
(133.4mm)
0.75"
(19mm)
111-775 $49.00 $47.00
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
C. EX long chain-nose
pliers #EX7890
5.75"
(146mm)
1.13"
(28.6mm)
111-776 $49.00 $47.00
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
D. EX flat-nose pliers
#EX7490
5.25"
(133.4mm)
0.69"
(17.5mm)
111-771 $47.00 $45.00
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw /Cutter
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
E. EX flush cutters
#EX8141
5"
(127mm)
0.38"
(9.53mm)
111-777 $49.00 $47.00
A
B
C
E
D
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39. XURON CUTTERS
The patented blade bypass, shear-cutting action of Xuron cutters cleanly cuts metal with minimal effort.
Slim head profile increases tool access and maneuverability. Gentle return spring and comfortable,
molded plastic grips ensure hours of use without hand fatigue.
• Manufactured from induction-hardened tool steel
• Offered with or without retainers for catching metal
• Anti-glare finish prevents eye fatigue
Made in the USA.
max cut:
14 gauge
max cut:
14 gauge
max cut:
14 gauge
Items A and E are
available with or
without retainers
that catch the
other end of the
wire as you cut.
max cut:
18 gauge
max cut:
20 gauge
max cut:
14 gauge
Item F: Clamping
feature holds
material to be
cut perpendicular
to the blades.
max cut:
12 gauge
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw/Cutter
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
F. Memory wire cutters
with retainer
5.45"
(140mm)
0.53"
(13.4mm)
111-032 $25.00 $23.00
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw/Cutter
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
B. Maxi-ShearTM
flush cutters with
wire retainer #9100F
4.9"
(125mm)
0.35"
(9mm)
111-283 $19.50 $18.50
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw/Cutter
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
G. High durability
cutters/shears
5.75"
(146mm)
0.75"
(19mm)
111-172 $22.00 $20.00
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw/Cutter
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
C. Maxi-ShearTM
flush cutters without
wire retainer #9200
4.9"
(125mm)
0.35"
(9mm)
111-287 $18.50 $17.50
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw/Cutter
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
D. Maxi-ShearTM
flush cutters without
wire retainer #LXF
4.9"
(125mm)
0.35"
(9mm)
111-066 $12.50 $11.50
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw/Cutter
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
E. Maxi-ShearTM
flush cutters with
wire retainer #17011F
5.11"
(130mm)
0.35"
(9mm)
111-278 $8.75 $7.75
Maxi-ShearTM
flush cutters without
wire retainer #17011F
5.11"
(130mm)
0.35"
(9mm)
111-274 $7.75 $6.75
F
G
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw/Cutter
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
A. Maxi-ShearTM
super-flush cutters
with retainer #2175F
5.82"
(148mm)
0.47"
(12mm)
111-277 $14.50 $13.50
Maxi-ShearTM
super-flush cutters
without wire retainer
#2175F
5.82"
(148mm)
0.47"
(12mm)
111-273 $13.50 $12.50
B
C
D
E
A
retainer
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40. STUSA™—
for your intricate designs
STUSA™ PLIERS
STUSA™ pliers and cutters (this and the facing page) are engineered for intricate and detailed work. Each is manufactured from
electronically hardened and tempered tool steel for strength, durability and extra hardness, then honed to precise cut requirements.
Use round-nose pliers to make loops, jump rings, clasps, coils and curved bends. Use chain-nose pliers to open and close jump rings,
and for flat crimping and making angled bends. Use flat-nose pliers for wider, broader bends in wire, forming, straightening
and flattening out, making angled bends and holding components.
• Welded double-leaf spring
• Cushioned grips for all-day comfort
• Lap joint
Made in the USA.
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
A. STUSA™ round-nose 5.25"
(133mm)
1"
(26mm)
111-052 $28.00 $26.00
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
B. STUSA™ chain-nose 5.25"
(133mm)
1"
(26mm)
111-050 $28.00 $26.00
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
C. STUSA™ needle
chain-nose
5.5"
(140mm)
1"
(26mm)
111-460 $30.00 $28.00
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
D. STUSA™ bent
chain-nose
5.5"
(140mm)
1.5"
(38.1mm)
111-450 $28.00 $26.00
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
E. STUSA™ bent
needle chain-nose
5"
(127mm)
0.75"
(19mm)
111-461 $33.00 $31.00
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
F. STUSA™ flat-nose 5.25"
(133mm)
1"
(26mm)
111-051 $28.00 $26.00
A
B
C
D
E
F
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41. FlushFlush
max cut:
18 gauge
max cut:
20 gauge
max cut:
20 gauge
STUSA™ FLUSH CUTTERS
Use STUSA™ flush cutters to cut sheet or wire in restricted areas.
Flush cutters require somewhat more pressure to make a cut than
super-flush cutters. Though the pinch is more noticeable, it is still
minimal. End-cutters, with blades perpendicular to the handles,
provide more cutting leverage. Use them to make sharp, clean
cuts close to the surface on wire and sprues.
• Welded double-leaf spring
• Cushioned grips for all-day comfort
• Lap joint
Made in the USA.
Use your cutters
only at or below their maximum cutting
capacity to prevent damage.
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw/Cutter
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
A. STUSA™ flush
cutters
4.25"
(108mm)
0.6"
(15mm)
111-055 $28.00 $26.00
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
B. STUSA™ tapered
head flush cutters
4.25"
(108mm)
0.6"
(15mm)
111-054 $28.00 $26.00
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
C. STUSA™ angle-end
flush cutters
4.75"
(120mm)
0.63"
(16mm)
111-053 $36.00 $34.00
STUSA™ Pliers and Cutters Set
This set comes in a zippered leatherette carrying case.
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Max. Cut Page
Chain-nose 5.25" (133mm) 1" (26mm) — facing pg
Flat-nose 5.25" (133mm) 1" (26mm) — facing pg
Round-nose 5.25" (133mm) 1" (26mm) — facing pg
Flush cutters 4.25" (108mm) 0.6" (15mm) 18 gauge above
Description Item #
1-2
set
3-5
set
D. Set of 4 111-059 $99.00 $94.00
D
A
B
C
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42. All items are
available in a set.
See page 45.
RIO GERMAN PLIERS
Longer premium-quality German pliers are suitable for all types of bench tasks. Manufactured from the finest Swedish tool steel, these mid-sized
pliers are great for general bench work. Excellent fit and finish. Use round-nose pliers to make loops, jump rings, clasps, coils and curved bends.
Use chain-nose pliers to open and close jump rings, for flat crimping and for making angled bends.
• Sturdy box joint
• Double-leaf spring
• Slim, plastic-coated handles
Made in Germany.
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
A. Rio round-nose 5.13"
(130mm)
0.89"
(22.5mm)
111-142 $24.00 $22.00
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
B. Rio slimline
round-nose
4.5"
(115mm)
0.88"
(22mm)
111-141 $22.00 $20.00
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
C. Rio long
round-nose
5.75"
(146mm)
1.43"
(36.3mm)
111-187 $24.00 $22.00
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
D. Rio chain-nose 5.13"
(130mm)
0.82"
(20.8mm)
111-074 $24.00 $22.00
Description
Overall
Length
Jaw
Length Item #
1-2
each
3-5
each
E. Rio slimline
chain-nose
4.5"
(115mm)
0.88"
(22mm)
111-078 $22.00 $20.00
A
B
C
D
E
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