Cut precise, professional-quality metal shapes with this set of 9 assorted disc cutters, presented in a convenient wood storage box. Designed for jewelers and metalsmiths working with soft precious and non-ferrous metals, these cutters produce clean, sharp-edged shapes from gold, silver, copper, brass, and nickel silver up to 20 gauge thick. Made in India from properly hardened tool steel, each cutter features extremely sharp cutting edges individually fitted to their matching holes with close tolerances for accurate, consistent results. Compatible with use by mallet or hydraulic press.
Features
- Set of 9 assorted shape cutters in 9 distinct forms for versatile metalworking applications
- Crafted from properly hardened tool steel with individually fitted, close-tolerance cutting edges
- Cuts soft non-ferrous metals including gold, silver, copper, brass, and nickel silver up to 20 gauge thick
- Compatible with mallet or hydraulic press use
- Includes a wood storage box with shaped holes sized to hold each individual cutter
- Made in India
Specifications
| Included Shapes |
9 |
| Maximum Metal Thickness |
20 gauge |
| Compatible Metals |
Gold, silver, copper, brass, nickel silver |
| Tool Material |
Hardened tool steel |
| Storage |
Wood box with shaped storage holes |
| Origin |
India |
What's Included
- Square – 12mm
- Heart – 12mm x 12mm
- Teardrop – 10mm x 14mm
- Rectangle – 10mm x 14mm
- Star – 15.25mm
- Oval – 8mm x 12mm
- Triangle – 12.4mm
- Rhombus – 11.5mm x 17.5mm
- Flower – 13mm x 14mm
Notes
- Use on top of a rubber pad for support during cutting.
- Apply a cutting lubricant to the cutting edges before use—Stay Sharp is recommended.
- Use a suitable mallet only; never use a nail-driving hammer. Brass mallets are recommended.
- Support the opposite side of the cutter with a sheet of matching-diameter metal to maintain alignment and minimize material sticking.
- Do not exceed the maximum recommended thickness of 20 gauge.
- Only cut soft non-ferrous metals; do not use on ferrous metals.
- Ensure cutting edges are facing down before striking.
- To prevent rust, keep cutters lubricated between uses and store in a dry location.
- A 95 durometer urethane pad is recommended to extend cutter life.
