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1. 26 Piece Dapping Doming Punch Block Set 2.3 mm to 25 mm Jewelry Making Metal Forming Tool Kit
Feature
Made from high-density, hardened steel (chrome plated)Odeal for shaping, forming and chasing both precious metals and metal jewelry
Also great for forming soft metals for jewelry making, coin making, metalsmiths, plus goldsmith applications and repairs
Description
Made from high-density, hardened steel (chrome plated), this set is ideal for shaping, forming, and chasing both precious metals and metal jewelry. Also great for forming soft metals for jewelry making, coin making, metalsmiths, plus goldsmith applications and repairs.Set Includes:
2" x 2" x 2" Dapping Block.
Block Spheres: Sizes: 1.1, 3.2, 4.8, 6.4, 7.9, 9.5, 12.7, 14.3, 15.9, 17.5, 19.1, 20.6, 22.2, 25.4, 28.6, 31.8, 34.9 and 40 mm (0.04", 0.13", 0.19", 0.25", 0.31", 0.37", 0.5", 0.56", 0.63", 0.69", 0.75", 0.81", 0.87", 1", 1.13", 1.25", 1.37" and 1.57").
Dapping Punches: Following Sizes: .090" - 2.3 mm, .137" - 3.5 mm, .169" - 4.3 mm, .200" - 5.1 mm, .232" - 5.9 mm, .263" - 6.7 mm, .295" - 7.5 mm, .326" - 8.3 mm, .358" - 9.1 mm, .389" - 9.9 mm, .421" - 10.7 mm, .452" - 11.5 mm, .484 - 12.3 mm, .472 - 13 mm, .543" - 13.8 mm, .582" - 14.8 mm, .606" - 15.4 mm, .637" - 16.2 mm, .669" - 17 mm, .732" - 18.6 mm, .795" - 20.2 mm, .858" - 21.8 mm, .921" - 23.4 mm, and .984" - 25 mm.
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2. 10" Square Leather Leather Sandbag Cushion for Metal Dapping Stamping Hammering Chasing Forming Jewelry Tool
Feature
Measures 8" (square)Provides a sturdy base for a slip-resistant work surface when engraving, chasing, stamping, and forming your metals
Materials help deaden and absorb sound
Description
Constructed of a leather exterior and a sand interior, this item provides a sturdy base for a slip-resistant work surface when engraving, chasing, stamping, and forming your metals. Can be used either with or without a bench block. The leather material helps deadens and absorbs sound when striking and working with your materials.Please contact us with any questions. Please visit our store for other great jewelry tooling items such as; Hand Stamps, Disc Cutters, Polishing Compound, Buffers, Hammers, Tweezers, Mandrels, Anvils, Vises, and more! Thanks for Looking!
3. Estwing Tinner's Hammer - 18 oz Metalworking Tool with Forged Steel Construction & Shock Reduction Grip - T3-18
Feature
FORGED IN ONE PIECE - The most durable, longest lasting striking tools availableVERSATILITY ON THE JOB - Used for forming and shaping sheet metal, striking punches, chisels & peining rivets
BUILT FOR THE PRO - Machinists, metalworkers, blacksmiths, contractors, tradesman & serious DIYers
PATENTED SHOCK REDUCTION GRIP - Comfortable, durable & reduces impact vibration by 70%
MADE IN THE USA - Our tools are proudly crafted in Rockford, IL using the finest American steel
Description
Estwing's Tinner's Hammers have a bonded and molded Shock Reduction Grip. The head and handles are forged in one piece and fully polished. These tools have unsurpassed balance and temper. Made in the USA using the finest American tool steel.4. Wiss WF18 18-Inch - HVAC Metal Folding Tool
Feature
Ideal for folding channels and making longer uniform foldsFold 3/8-Inch and 1-Inch depths
Sight holes to help assure proper depth alignment
Description
Description: Wiss 18-Inch Folding Tool Folding Channel Depths:-3/8-Inch and 1-Inch.5. STEEL BLOCK SWAGE U-CHANNEL & 6 HAMMER PUNCHES METAL FORMING DAPPING SHAPING (LZ 4.8 FRE) NOVELTOOLS
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STEEL SWAGE U-CHANNEL FORMING BLOCK & HAMMER PUNCHES SWAGE FORMING & SHAPING TOOLA tool steel Swage Block with 1/2 round U-Channels/Grooves and a 90 V-Groove on the bottom of the block. The hardened tool Steel swage has 6 half round channels used for forming, along with a 90 V-groove on the bottom side for bending.
The punches are like hammers each one is made to use with the matching grooves of the block. Swage come with 6 hammer- punches which correspond to the grooves of the swage block. A very well made forming and shapping tool, with a good finish, channels are smooth and polished.
Description
SPECIFICATIONS: - Punch Diameters: 8.3mm - 10.3mm - 13.8mm - 17.1mm - 20.4mm - 23.3mm - Block Dimensions: 62.mm x 165mm x 23.5mm - 2-7/16" x 6-1/2" 15/16" Weight: Block & Punches 4.6 Pounds - 2.1Kg NOVEL TOOLS Product # 0407-29776 * Item is New Never Used6. SE JT3414DP Dapping Block & Punch Set (14 Piece)
Feature
Block size: 1" x 1" x 1"Hardness: 52-55 HRC
Punch head sizes (mm): 1 to 12
High carbon steel
Wooden stand
Description
SE is proud to present our SE JT3414DP Dapping Block & Punch Set (14 Piece)used to turn flats sheet of metals into nearly any shape by jewelers and hobbyist.Features of our SE JT3414DP Dapping Block & Punch Set (14 Piece):
(1) Block size: 1" x 1" x 1"
(2) Hardness: 52-55 HRC
(3) Punch head sizes (mm): 1 to 12
(4) High carbon steel
(5) Wooden stand
SE is committed to providing the customer with the best source for value possible on the market. You will enjoy the quality, function and usefulness of our SE JT3414DP Dapping Block & Punch Set (14 Piece).
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Important: Avoid getting counterfeit items. Genuine SE products come with the SE logo on the packaging.
SE is a registered trademark protected by US Trademark Law.
7. Erie Tools Rotary Machine Bead Roller Sheet Metal Forming & Steel Bender HVAC Fabrication with 22 Gauge Capacity
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Performs burring, edging, elbowing, flanging, flattening and turningFine adjustment knobs for precision rolling
ncludes 6 sets of rolls/dies (Turning rolls, Wiring rolls, Crimping rolls, Burring rolls, Single bea
Maximum Thickness: 22 Gauge (.030") mild steel
Heavy duty cast iron and machined steel construction
Description
Erie Tools Rotary Machine Bead Roller Sheet Metal Forming & Steel Bender HVAC Fabrication with 22 Gauge Capacity
Erie Tools rotary forming machine offers a variety of shapes and is capable of forming sheet metal for a variety of uses including crimping and beading. 7 in. deep throat and long shaft permit easy handling of wide rolls. It is hand operated and will form sheet metal up to 22 Gauge thickness in mild steel. The machine is constructed of cast iron and steel ensuring minimum deflection of the workpiece during forming operations. Comes with a (6) six die set allowing large and small turning, burring, wiring, ogee beading and crimping.
- Maximum Thickness: 22 Gauge (.030 in.) mild steel
- Throat Depth: 7 in.
- Material Stop Range: 0-7 in.
- Max. Thickness Mounting Surface: 2 in.
- Includes 6 sets of rolls/dies (Turning rolls, Wiring rolls, Crimping rolls, Burring rolls, Single bead rolls, Ogee bead rolls)
- Turning die set A: .118 in.
- Turning die set B: .157 in.
- Burring die set: .236 in.
- Crimping die set: .236 in.
- Wiring die set
- Ogee bead die set
- Performs burring, edging, elbowing, flanging, flattening and turning
- Fine adjustment knobs for precision rolling
- Operation is smooth, fast and precise
- Table mount with clamp
- Heavy duty cast iron and machined steel construction
- Over All Dimension: 20 1/2 in.L x 5 in.W x 32 1/2 in.H (Including Base Mount)
8. SE JT34607-7WB 7 Pc Jumbo Dapping Block & Punch Set with Wooden Storage Stand
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Jumbo 3" x 3" x 3" dapping block and punch set tools to form and shape metals7 piece precision set of metal smithing tools with convenient wood stand
Hardness: 40-45 HRC
Assorted size hemispherical shaping Cavity depressions
6 pc punch head sizes: 1-1/4"(32mm), 1-1/2" (38mm), 1-3/4"(45mm), 2"(50mm), 2-1/4"(57mm), 2-1/2"(63mm)
Description
The SE JT34607-7WB 7 Pc Jumbo Dapping Block & Punch Set with Wooden Storage Stand can be used for jewelry making, metal forming, and jewelry shaping. It comes with 6 pieces of carbon steel dapping punches ranging in diameter from 32 mm to 63 mm. The jumbo dapping block measures 3" x 3" x 3" and has 6 sphere depressions of different sizes to allow a variety of shapes to be formed. Use our jumbo dapping block and punch set to form and shape metals.
This set includes:-3" x 3" x 3" dapping block, size (mm) 80 x 80 x 80
-6 piece punch head sizes: 1-1/4"(32mm), 1-1/2"(38mm), 1-3/4"(45mm), 2"(50mm), 2-1/4"(57mm), 2-1/2"(63mm)
-Wooden storage stand: 8-1/4" x 6-1/2" x 1-3/4"
-Carbon steel hardness: 40-45 HRC
SE is committed to providing the customer with the best source for value possible on the market. You will enjoy the quality, function and usefulness of our SE JT34607-7WB 7 Pc Jumbo Dapping Block & Punch Set with Wooden Storage Stand.
IPR Rights Notice:
Important: Avoid getting counterfeit items. Genuine SE products come with the SE logo on the packaging. SE is a registered trademark protected by US Trademark Law.
9. 42 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
Description
Made from heavy-duty steel, this set Includes round dapping punches, an oval head dapping punch, and various shaped forming punches. The included V-shaped punch is specifically designed for unique angle bending. The wooden base with sizing etched in matches each specific dapping punch piece for your convenience.Round Punch Sizes: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 24, 28, 30, 33, 38, and 43 mm.
Circular Punch Sizes: 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 11, 15, 18, 21, and 24 mm.
Square Shaped Punch Sizes: 2 x 2, 3 x 3, 4 x 4, 5 x 5, and 6 x 6.
This set also includes the following components:
(1) Round and flat horn anvil with a round base.
(1) 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" Swage Block.
(1) 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" Dapping Block.
(1) 8" x 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" Forming Block.
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