Otto Frei Basic Metalsmithing Kit

The Otto Frei Basic Metalsmithing Kit is a comprehensive starter collection built for jewelers and metalsmiths who want serious bench capability without the premium price of a fully European tool set. Otto Frei assembled this kit with a value-first philosophy, sourcing high-quality tools from around the world while preserving Swiss-made precision where it matters most. Four Glardon-Vallorbe 6-inch hand files are included because there is simply no practical substitute for Swiss file quality. Several tools are shared with the Otto Frei Professional Metalsmithing Kit (138.500), including the Otto Frei Jewelry Makers Scale, Swiss-made saw blades, Vallorbe file handles, digital caliper, denim apron, and safety glasses. The primary cost savings come from Value Line hammers and other high-quality, lower-cost tool alternatives—all built to deliver years of reliable service at the workbench.

Features

• Value-focused kit with good-quality tools sourced from around the world
• Swiss-made Glardon-Vallorbe precision hand files included—five profiles across Cut 0 and Cut 2 grades
• Glardon-Vallorbe 6-piece 14cm Cut 2 needle file set included
• Shares key tools with the Otto Frei Professional Metalsmithing Kit (138.500)
• Value Line hammer selection covers planishing, ball pein, chasing, riveting, and goldsmithing tasks
• Includes forming and shaping essentials: dapping punch and block set, disk cutter set, horn anvil, bench block, bracelet mandrel, and ring mandrel
• Sawing station includes classic saw frame, Swiss saw blades with holder, multi-angle sawing jig, and jawing jig
• Measuring tools include digital caliper, wire gauge (8–34 gauge), and jewelry makers scale
• Bench support tools include swivel bench vise, deluxe wood clamp, leather sandbag, and divider
• Safety and workwear: 3M protective eyewear and blue denim apron
• Metalsmith reference book included
• Rawhide mallet is USA-made
• Substitutions on marked items will be of equal or greater value

What's Included

• 112.303 – Horn Anvil European Style
• 112.366 – Bench Block 4x4 (substitution of equal or greater value may apply)
• 121.095 – Stay Sharp Lubricant
• 125.107 – Dapping Punch & Block Set
• 125.1790 – Disk Cutter Set of 10, 1/8" to 1-1/4"
• 126.363 – Leather 7" Round Sandbag
• 126.462 – Handheld Sawing Jig
• 126.512 – Multi-Angle Sawing Jig Cutter
• 129.350 – 3M Protective Eyewear
• LA2442-2 – Glardon-Vallorbe 6-Piece 14cm Cut 2 Needle File Set
• 135.092 – 3" Black Body Divider
• 135.185 – Digital Caliper Metric/Inches
• 135.511 – Otto Frei Jewelry Makers Scale
• 135.567 – Eurotool Wire Gauge (8–34 Gauge)
• 137.109 – Value Line Planishing Hammer
• 137.114 – Value Line 4 oz. Ball Pein Hammer
• 137.194 – Value Line Chasing Hammer
• 137.221 – Value Line Swiss Style (50mm) Riveting Hammer
• 137.702 – Rawhide Mallet, 6 oz., Made in the USA
• 137.784 – Vallorbe Size 4 File Handles (set of 5)
• 137.889 – Value Line Goldsmiths Hammer
• 143.055 – Small Round Bracelet Mandrel
• 143.079 – Graduated Ring Mandrel
• 147.306 – Blue Denim Apron
• 148.125 – Deluxe Wood Clamp
• 149.740 – 75mm Classic Saw Frame
• 149.495 – Kerf Jewelers Blades Holder with Swiss Saw Blades
• 153.815 – German Straight Solder Snips
• 158.104 – Swivel Bench Vise, Smooth 60mm Jaws
• 162.500 – Metalsmith Book
• LP1060-6-2 – Glardon-Vallorbe Barrette Precision File
• LP1560-6-2 – Glardon-Vallorbe Half-Round Precision File
• LP1163-6-2 – Glardon-Vallorbe Hand Precision File
• LP1464-6-2 – Glardon-Vallorbe Square Precision File
• LP1360-6-0 – Glardon-Vallorbe Three Square Precision File

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