Otto Frei Basic Metalsmithing Kit

This kit puts a working metalsmithing bench together in one purchase, covering forming, sawing, filing, measuring, and bench holding for everyday jewelry and metalwork.

Otto Frei assembled it as a value-first selection, sourcing good-quality tools from makers around the world while keeping Swiss precision where it matters most: five Glardon-Vallorbe 6 inch precision files in Cut 0 and Cut 2, plus a six-piece Glardon-Vallorbe needle file set. Value Line hammers carry the forming work, and the rawhide mallet is made in the USA.

Features

• Swiss-made Glardon-Vallorbe precision files in five profiles: barrette, hand, three square, square, and half-round
• Glardon-Vallorbe six-piece 14cm needle file set, with five Vallorbe Swiss size 4 file handles
• Value Line hammer selection covering raising, ball pein, chasing, riveting, and goldsmithing work
• Forming and shaping tools: dapping punch and block set of 24, round disc cutter set of 10 from 1/8" to 1-1/4", miniature horn anvil, 4" x 4" steel bench block, bracelet mandrel, and graduated ring mandrel
• Sawing station: 3" depth classic saw frame, KERF blade holder with Swiss saw blades, multi-angle sawing jig, and handheld sawing jig
• Measuring tools: 6 inch electronic digital caliper, B&S wire gauge, jewelry makers scale, and a 3" divider
• Bench support: swivel bench vise with 2" smooth jaws, wood ring clamp, 7" round leather sandbag, and German straight solder snips
• Safety and workwear: 3M SecureFit 100 Series eyewear with clear anti-scratch lenses and a blue denim apron
• The Complete Metalsmith, Student Edition reference book included

Notes

Several tools here are shared with the Professional Metalsmithing Kit (138.500), including the jewelry makers scale, Swiss saw blades, Vallorbe file handles, digital caliper, denim apron, and safety glasses.