Disc Cutter Set of 10-1/8" to 1-1/4"

Makes Round Discs in the following sizes: 1/8", 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 7/8", 1", 1 1/8", and 1 1/4" Metric size range: 3.1mm to 31.7mm

This disc cutter set is used to produced round disks of metal from soft precious metals such as gold, silver or copper up to 20 gauge thick. Other jewelry metals such as copper, brass, and nickel silver can also be cut using care and common sense. Use with a mallet or in a hydraulic press. The India made sets we import are very well made using hardened tool steel having sharp edges and very close tolerances. This set has a lever style separating device, that is used to quickly separate the upper section of the disk cutter from the lower section to help remove punches that become stuck in the cut metal. The pad is not used if using a hydraulic press. Measures 5-1/2" round by 3" high. Made in India.

How to use a disc cutter:

• Use a cutting lubricant, like Stay Sharp, to lubricate the cutting edges of the punch.
• Use a suitable mallet, never a nail driving hammer. We suggest brass mallets.
• Always support the opposite side of the cutter with a sheet of the same diameter metal that you are cutting. This will help keep the upper and lower parts of the disk cutter in alignment and help minimize material sticking in the disk cutter.
• Do not exceed the maximum thickness recommended for your disk cutter.
• Only cut soft non-ferrous metals like brass, copper, silver and gold.
• Make sure your cutting edges are down.
• To prevent rust, keep your disk cutter lubricated between use and store in a dry location