Large Disc Cutter

by Judy Ellis, Wire-Sculpture.com

Tool of the Week for July 14, 2014

This week’s Featured Tool is the Sheet Metal Disc Cutter

Whether you’re cutting tin, plated gold, silver or brass, no jewelry-making kit is complete without a full assortment of sheet metal cutters. Check your tool kit today. Are you missing any of these essential metal cutters?

If you are not familiar with Sheet Metal Disc Cutters, then this might be a good introduction to them for you. If you are familiar with how they work, then this hopefully will be a great refresher. Let’s take a look at them.

What is a “Disc Cutter”?

A disc cutter is a specialized, hand held tool used for cutting sheet metal shapes and is generally used with a brass mallet.

Large Disc CutterLarge cutter features five sizes ranging from 1/2″ to 1″. Cut perfect circles every time! The holes have been drilled, reamed and then honed to make the finest and cleanest cutter available. The punches are oil-quenched tool steel and drawn for hardness and durability. The bottom base is case-hardened and ground. Cuts metal up to 14 gauge. Measures 3″ x 2-3/4″. Weighs 2 lbs 12 oz.

Small Disc Cutter, 7 Pieces This small cutter features seven sizes ranging from 1/8″ to 1/2″. Cut perfect circles every time! The holes have been drilled, reamed and then honed to make the finest and cleanest cutter available. The punches are oil-quenched tool steel and drawn for hardness and durability. The bottom base is case-hardened and ground. Cuts metal up to 14 gauge. Measures 2″ x 2″. Weighs 1 lbs. 10 oz.

Lindstrom Multi-Purpose Shear, 5-3/4 Inches Lindstrom shear precisely cuts through 16 gauge soft wire and 20 gauge soft sheet. With ergonomic cushion grip handles this shear is a pleasure compared to others. The blades are 57-59 Rockwell for long life. The return spring has the right amount of tension to return the blades to the open position. Length 5-3/4.

To help you get started using sheet metal cutters- you might want to take a look at our Wire Jewelry Books. We have quite a few that will help guide you through your first few sheet metal projects. Click Here to take a look!

Happy Wrapping!

 

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One Comment

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   miriam

   July 19, 2014 at 7:38 am

   do you have heart or different shape cutters?not just cicles.