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Metal Craft Tools & Supplies Online catalog of tools for crafting with sheet metal & wire.   METAL Tin/ Aviation SNIPS for Sheet metal.     SHEARS FOR THIN SHEET METAL MINI WIRE CUTTERS & PLIERS for fine work   Medium Size Pliers & Wire Cutters for thick wire   POLISHING CLOTHS     EMBOSSING & TOOLING METAL TOOLS Refresh browser & see what's new! This is the June 7 2009 version

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Tools for cutting & bending wire:

MINI PLIERS & WIRE CUTTERS These handy small pliers & wire cutters are great for handling finer gauges of wire.   Both are ideal for Jewelry and embellishments.   They both have a spring to return back to the open position, making working with them easier.       The Mini Long Nose Pliers is best for bending 12 gauge or thinner (With built in wire cutter for finest wires 20, 24 & 26 gauges) Mini Long Nose Pliers:$6 Plus $2 shipping by first class mail. The Mini Diagonal Wire Cutter cuts across a wire. It is best for cutting medium 14 gauge down to the finest 26 gauge. (Will not cut 10, 8,6, or 4 gauge copper , aluminum or nickel wire or 12 & 14 gauge brass wire) Mini Diagonal Wire Cutter: $6 Plus $2 shipping by first class mail.     The Mini Wire End FLUSH Cutter is used to cut a square cut from the end of a wire. It is great for nipping off ends to clean up finished pieces, leaving a square end. It leaves a clean FLUSH CUT. It This works best for cutting medium 14 gauge down to the finest 26 gauge.(Will not cut 10, 8,6, or 4 gauge copper , aluminum or nickel wire or 12 & 14 gauge brass wire) Mini Wire End Cutter: $6 Plus $2 shipping by first class mail.           SPECIAL: Set of all Three Mini Tools- One each of the Long nose pliers, the Diagonal wire cutter & the End cutter: A Great gift!   Three Mini Tools above for $16 Plus $4 shipping by Priority Mail   See our information on Cutting Metal Sheet and Wire Caution: these are sharp. These are not for use by children.

 

Medium Pliers & Wire Cutters for thick wire: Medium diagonal wire cuttter wire This handy medium wire cutter is great for handling fine to thick gauges of wire.      This 6 1/2" long diagonal cutter easily cuts thin to thicker wire. Aluminum up to 4 gauge thick. Copper,brass and nickel up to 8 gauge thick.     The Medium Diagonal wire cutter $12 Plus $3 shipping by FIRST CLASS MAIL- may vary slightly in appearance from photo.   Medium Pliers for bending wire: This handy medium long nose pliers & wire cutter is great for handling fine to mediumthick gauges of wire.      This 6 1/4" long pliers easily bends wire up to 8 gauge thick.The built in wire cutter makes these dual purpose. Best for cutting fine wires up to 10 gauge thick.   The Medium Long Nose Pliers $12 Plus $3 shipping by FIRST CLASS MAIL- may vary slightly in appearance from photo.   See our information on Cutting Metal Sheet and Wire

 

 

 

 

SUNSHINE POLISHING CLOTH   We have used these for years on our own metal. It is a soft cloth embedded a polishing powder that leaves no residue. Originally made for jewelry it is also great brightening up craft work.   Each 5" by 7 3/4" cloth lasts a long time- we have used some for 5 years Polishing cloth $4.80 each SHIPS FIRST CLASS MAIL Shipping & Handling is $1.20 for the first and 30 cents for every other shipped to the same address. Ten SUNSHINE Polishing cloths $38 SHIPS PRIORITY MAIL Shipping & handling is $4.80 for -bulk packed

 

OFFSET SNIPS Left & Straight cut If I could have one metal cutting snip this would be the one.   These snips have the handles offset upwards- keeping your hands above the metal making cutting easier, with less fatigue.   They are ideal for long straight & curved cuts especially on larger pieces.   They are best quality we know of for craft work. This is the brand we have used for almost all our work for 24 years. Made in USA by Midwest Tool & Cutlery Co.   Heavier duty than our other snips. These snips cut 30,24,23, 21 & 18 gauges of soft copper, brass and aluminum. Cutting soft 18 gauge copper & brass will take some force (They will not cut thicker plate metal)   The grips make cutting more comfortable. They have a spring to return back to the open position, making working with them easier. Comes with lifetime warranty against defects.   Offset Sheet Metal Snip: $24 Plus $9.80 shipping & handling SHIPS PRIORITY MAIL Caution: beware of the sharp blades. These are not for use by children. Do not cut wire with these snips as it ruins the smooth cut & voids warranty.See our information on Cutting Metal Sheet and Wire

 

 

Sheet Metal Shears for Thin Metal & Foils:   These shears are great for detailed work in cutting thin sheet metal - tooling metal & foil.   Ideal for 30, 36 , 37, 38 or thinner gauges of copper, brass and aluminum. (will not cut thicker metal)   The hardened stainless steel blades have a 3 inch depth of cut. Overall 8 1/2 inches long. Quality made for fine craft work.       Sheet Meal Shears:$7 plus $3 shipping SHIPS First Class mail Caution: blades are sharp. These are not for use by children. made in China

 

Metal Tooling Tool Kit & starter set This basic set is just right for most projects. (tooling metals sold separately above)   The tree two ended tools are in ivory colored high impact plastic.   The pointed and blunt stylus are for drawing, the flat spatulas are for flattening and the curved tool ends are for raising metal.Shown above: a work in progress.   These traditional tooling tools will provide fine detail. They work with 36 gauge , 29 & 30 gauge metal best. (these tools do not work as well with the thick 24 ,23, 21 gauge sheet metals or thicker) ABOUT TOOLING IN METAL   The 10x 14 inch Tooling Pad Of 3/8" Foam is just right for most projects.       This Basic Metal tooling set comes with: Tooling Pad Three two ended tools And brief, easy to follow basic instructions.      SET IS $16 PLUS $2.70 SHIPPING & HANDLING BY FIRST CLASS MAIL  (does not include metal sold separately above or in the Deluxe set below)     A GREAT GIFT!   DELUXE Metal Tooling SET comes with: Tooling Pad, Three two ended tools Basic instructions. Plus One square foot of tooling copper All gift packaged in a tube SET IS $21 PLUS $7 SHIPPING & HANDLING BY PRIORITY MAIL        A GREAT GIFT!

FOR MORE TOOLS SEE ALSO SALE ITEMS & SAMPLE SETS

 

 

 

 

CRAFT WIRE:

 

ALUMINUM WIRE for Armatures & Sculptures

 

 COPPER WIRE

 

 BRASS WIRE -Gold Color

 

 NICKEL WIRE -Silver Color

 

 

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Samples are listed with approximate sizes and may vary slightly larger or smaller. Samples are non retunable.

 

 

 

 

 

RAW METAL DEFINITIONS & TERMS   Bulk Metal :   Our cut to length bulk wire for provides what is needed at a good value. Our cuts are generously long & approximately square. We are one of the few metal wire suppliers to carry such a wide range of wire gauges. Wire by the running foot or yard is shipped in one length whenever possible. We use this metal to craft our own creations.   Grades:  These solid metal wires are of an especially pure high grade for fine craft work. All of It is solderable except the aluminum. It is not to be used for electrical work.                New Craft Metal has a bright rolled satin finish. It may have some very slight manufacturing ripples, scratches & color variations.                                 Reclaimed -Recycled metal: This unused older metal has scratches, finger prints, ripples and/or dents. Some is shiny and and some has patina from age. It is all very usable at a good price. We use this metal in our own creations.   Gauges or Thickness: The lower the gauge number the thicker the metal. For example 23 gauge sheet metal is more than twice as thick as 30 gauge. See below for gauge charts.   Hardness: Basically how easy it is to bend or work:              Medium Soft is pliable yet holds up for folding and hammering. Thicker metal bends less easily than thin.              Medium Hard is stiff, bends less easily and holds is shape better in larger pieces     FINISH: Our raw/bare metals can be buffed up after a piece is completed.  More information on METAL CRAFT HOW-TO : Cleaning, cutting, forming, soldering & finishing   PATINA: All the metals we offer are raw with no wax or varnish and will gain an aged patina over time. Patina solutions (available at most hardware stores) can be used to speed the aging process. More about Patina     Gauge thickness shown is approximate.   CAUTION :HANDLE WITH CARE , Raw metals have sharp edges. Rolls and coils are tightly wound and may spring open. They are not for use by children . Our metals are sold only for craft work; and they are not tested nor certified safe for electrical nor electronic uses, nor home construction nor internal consumption, and they are not certified for food service. (Yes folks some actually ask if they can eat this craft metal!) PLEASE REFRESH YOUR SCREEN TO SEE ALL OUR NEWEST OFFERINGS & CURRENT PRICES Old prices from old versions of our web site will not be honored.

GAUGE Chart for sheet & wire: Gauge is thickness.   The higher the gauge number the thinner the metal.   Thinner metal bends more easily. *This chart shows approximate gauge thickness for wire and may not appear correctly on all screens.     The gauge thickness of craft metals is approximate to this chart but as close as possible for sculpture and craft work where price is more of a consideration than scientific precision from length to length.       approximate size*         GAUGE Charts for copper sheet & wire: To see what we offer in these gauges click to see our pages:   SHEET METAL       TOOLING FOIL     CRAFT WIRE    RECYCLED METAL    Gauge  Dimension (inches)  Pounds per Sq. Foot in copper sheet approximately*  8  .128  5.12 ( heavy copper plating over 1/4 inch thick)  12  .080  3.20  14  .064  2.56  16   .051  2.04  18  .040  1.60 ( thick copper sheet called "plate" as in "plate steel")  20  .032  1.28  22 . 025  1.18  23  .023   1.00 pound per square foot approximately (standard heavy weight for larger craft work, roofing and range hoods etc.)  24  .020  14.2 ounces per square foot .89 Pounds per square foot medium-heavy weight  26   .016   .64  30 .010  .40 medium weight sheet twice as thick as 36 gauge  36  .005   .234 (heavy foil/ tooling foil)  38 .002   .09   .0014 .0007 thin foil household foil- called heavy household foil very thin foil - standard aluminum kitchen foil "tin foil"

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Copper Sheet	CRAFT WIRE Copper, Aluminum, Brass & Nickel wire	RECYCLED SHEET Copper , Brass & Aluminum
TOOLING METAL FOIL Copper, Brass & Aluminum		Ordering Information

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RAW METAL DEFINITIONS GAUGES

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