Shears

For cutting templates and patterns from medium-hard metal sheet up to 20 gauge from soft sheet up to 16 gauge. Available with either curved blades for cutting circular shapes or straight blades for straight cuts. Also choose from plain or looped handles. Weigh only 4 oz. Measure 7" overall length, blade length of 1-1/2".

The Heavy-Duty 300 Guillotine Shear from Durston. This is a reliable and heavy duty professional tool for cutting and shearing metal in your jewellery workshop. The precision ground hardened blade can be turned around four times before needing sharpening, giving you increased utilisation between maintenance and a lifetime of work for many users. The guillotine will cut up to 300mm wide and 3.5mm thick of non-ferrous metals (including gold and silver), and 300mm wide and 2mm of mild steel ensuring clean cuts every time.

Use these snips to cut cords and snip apart knotted strands for restringing. Reflex action lets you do light work quickly and easily. Measure 3-1/2" long.