These are examples of the basic tools found in a standard Western Goldsmith’s toolbox:
- Pliers (at least two of each kind, box joint is best), flat, chain nose, round, ring forming, long beaked, wide beak, hand clamps, side cutters, snips, etc
- jewellers saw (3″ throat),
- Hand files (#2 cut 6″ or long double cut, one flat, one half round),
- A pocket knife,
- Needle files (square, round, half round, triangular at 20cm long are best),
- Flexible shaft and a selection of flexible shaft tools,
- Burrs and burr sets,
- Finishing tools like buffs, brushes, brass and nickel brushes,
- Emery mandrels (split mandrels) are very important, silicon points, felts, small flex shaft tools etc),
- Safety equipment-goggles, face shield, hearing protection,
- Basic bench hammer,
- A selection of sanding and finishing tools. I like silicon carbide separating disks for a lot of scoring and bending; these are very brittle, black, hard disks, available from dentist supplies, and jewelry supplies.
- Reamers of various sizes are extremely useful in construction,
- A selection of drill bits,
- Soldering tools, supplies and materials.
- Dividers: I recommend having three pairs of dividers: many professionals like to have five near their bench. This is because one often has to repeat measurements, so you set the different dividers to different lengths, lay them out on your bench and use them in sequence. A compass, drawing tools, circle, oval and other templates are nice
- A Vernier caliper is a must, and sometimes a micrometer can be useful as well.
- A stainless steel rule, and a darning needle for scribe lines and scribing things.
- A thin “Sharpie” marker can also be useful.
- A ten power loupe.
- A small clamping bench vise. A hand clamping vise. A pin vise.
- A magnet.
- A 90 degree small (2″ or less) try square.
- Flat, beveled, round engraving tools and a sharpening stone for them.
Find Basic Tools For Your Goldsmithing Kit
The Best Jewelry Pliers For Goldsmiths
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Flat Pliers | Lindstrom RX7490 RX Flat Nose Plier - 1 pc | $$ | View On Amazon |
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Round Pliers | Lindstrom RX7590 - RX Series Ergonomic Pliers - Round Nose - Fine Jaw - 4.72" L | $$ | View On Amazon |
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Ring Forming pliers | Eurotool Pliers, Silver | $ | View On Amazon |
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Long Nose Pliers | Lindstrom HS7891 LONG NOSE PLIERS LINDSTROM (HS7891) | $$$ | View On Amazon |
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Wide Beak Pliers | Williams PL-149C 8-Inch Duck Bill Pliers | $$ | View On Amazon |
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Side Cutting Pliers | Lindstrom RX 8141 Flush, Ergonomic Small Head Side Cutter - RX 8141 | $$$ | View On Amazon |
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The Best Bench Tools For Goldsmiths
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Flex Shaft Set |
Foredom Deluxe Jeweler's Kit 2220 SR, #30, #20 115v 1/6 hp 18,000 Max rpm |
$$$$ | ||
Burr Set |
Deluxe Burs, Small 45 Degree Hart Assortment, 12 Pieces | BUR-570.02 |
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Buffing Machine | $$$$ | |||
Brass Rotary Brush (Disc) |
Miniature Brushes on Mandrels, Crimped Brass Wire, 1 Inch, 12 Pack | BRS-470.00 |
$ | ||
Brass Rotary Brush (Tip) |
End Brushes, Crimped Brass Wire, 1/4 Inch, 12 Pack | BRS-450.00 |
$ | ||
Silicone Polishing Points | $ | |||
Silicone Carbide Separating Discs |
Flat Separating Discs, 7/8 Inch by .023 Inch, Pack of 100 | ABR-196.00 |
$ | ||
Sandblaster |
Purple Ceramic Sanding Bands, 1/4" dia. x 1/2" long, 60 Grit, Pack of 10 |
$$$$$$ | ||
Sandpaper |
3M Garnet Sandpaper, 9-Inch by 11-Inch, Assorted-Grit, 5-Sheet - 9040NA |
$ | ||
Reamer Set | $ | |||
Soldering Station |
GRS® Tools 004-570 Regular Third Hand with Soldering Station |
$$ | ||
Drill Bit Set | $ | |||
Soldering Pick | $ | |||
Soldering Torch Kit | $$ |
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The Best Hand Tools For Goldsmiths
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Jeweler's Saw (3″ throat) | Knew Concepts 3" Mk.IV Heavy Duty Hand Saw with Lever Tension | $$ | View On Amazon |
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Flat File | Grobet Hand File, Flat Hand File, Cut 2, 6 Inches | FIL-040.20 | $ | View On Amazon |
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Half-Round File | Grobet Swiss Files Halfround 6 INCH Cut 2 | $ | View On Amazon |
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Pocket Knife | LEATHERMAN, Skeletool KB Pocket Multitool with Knife and Bottle Opener, Built in the USA, Black | $ | View On Amazon |
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Needle File Set | Grobet File Co. 12 Pc. Assorted Shapes Needle File Set - OVERALL LENGTH: 5-1/2" CUT TYPE: Cut #2 | $$ | View On Amazon |
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Goldsmithing Hammer | Fretz HMR-21 Goldsmithing Hammer | $$ | View On Amazon |
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Brass Hand Brush | Wood Handle Metal Brush, Brass | BRS-968.00 | $ | View On Amazon |
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Split Mandrel | Split Mandrel, Straight, 3/32 Inch, Pack of 12 | BRS-278.50 | $ | View On Amazon |
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Miscellaneous Tools For Goldsmiths
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Safety Equipment For Goldsmiths
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Face Shield | Uvex Bionic Face Shield with Clear Polycarbonate Visor and Anti-Fog/Hard Coat (S8510) | $$ | View On Amazon |
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Hearing Protection | 3M PELTOR X5A Over-the-Head Ear Muffs, Noise Protection, NRR 31 dB, Construction, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Automotive, Woodworking, Heavy Engineering, Mining, Black | $$ | View On Amazon |
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Goggles | Uvex by Honeywell 9301 Futura Indirect Vent Goggle - S345C, Clear | $ | View On Amazon |
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The Best Engraving Tools For Goldsmiths
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Round Graver | GRS Tools 022-452 Round QC Graver High Speed Steel USA size # 52, European # 6 | $ | View On Amazon |
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Flat Graver | GRS Tools 022-439 Flat QC Graver High Speed Steel USA Size # 39, European # 10 | $ | View On Amazon |
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Bevel Graver | GRS Tools 022-668 C-Max Carbide Graver Narrow Bevel 105 Degree | $ | View On Amazon |
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Knife Graver | GRS Tools 022-470 Knife QC Graver High Speed Steel USA Size # 0, European # 18 | $ | View On Amazon |
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Arkansas Sharpening Stone | Genuine 4 Stone Arkansas Full Size Ez Hone Whetstone Knife Sharpening System with Silicon Carbide (Coarse), Soft (Medium), Hard (Fine) and True Hard (Extra Fine) Stones 6" X 1" X 1/4" EZH-64-O | $ | View On Amazon |
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