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Bangle Forming Anticlastic Mandrel & Die Set

Original price £349.00 GBP - Original price £349.00 GBP
Original price
£349.00 GBP
£349.00 GBP - £349.00 GBP
Current price £349.00 GBP
Bangle making is taken to another level with the Durston bangle anticlastic forming six pieces die set. This tool gives one simple method to form bangles in various shapes.
  • Anticlastic forming is a technique of metal forming whereby sheet metal is formed directly with a hammer on a surface that is curved or rounded inward, creating a bowl effect on a bracelet, bangle or ring.
  • Speedy change tooling allows one to slide bangle dies on and off in seconds
  • Mount onto our bench vice or will fit standard 4” vices. It is also recommended to use some vice jaws so that the mandrel remains perfect and mark-free 
  • The dies and holder are precision ground, high polished and hardened ensuring if used properly will last a lifetime
  • Special shape Durston nylon forming hammer included
  • Durston 1181
  • Made in the UK
The set includes:
  • 1 x Durston special made convex nylon hammer
  • 1 x Mounting die vice bar: Ø20mm x 200mm
  • 1 x large flat round die: Ø60mm x length 55mm
  • 1 x Small flat round die: Ø40mm x length 55mm
  • 1 x Large shallow concave die: Ø60mm x length 55mm x concaving central point Ø50mm
  • 1 x Small shallow concave die: Ø40mm x length 55mm x concaving central point Ø30mm
  • 1 x Large double concave shallow die: Ø60mm x length 55mm, consisting of two concave forms:
    - Large concave width 30mm x concaving central point Ø50mm
    - Small concave width 15mm x concaving central point Ø30mm
  • 1 x Small twin concave shallow die: Ø40mm x length of face 55mm, consisting of two concave forms:
- Large Concave width 30mm x concaving central point Ø30mm
- Small concave width 15mm x concaving central point Ø25mm