NEW Jewellers Drawplate 63 Round Holes Draw Plate Jewellery Making Crafts Wire

Round jewellers' drawplate with 63 graduated holes for drawing wire down to size.

⭐ At a glance

📏 4.5" (approx. 11.4cm) length

✅ 63 round holes, graduated in size

Material: Steel plate

✔️ New, unbranded

📦 Supplied as a single drawplate

🔧 What it does & how to use

A drawplate is used to reduce the diameter of wire by pulling it through a series of progressively smaller round holes, work-hardening and sizing the wire as you go. It's a core tool for jewellery makers, wire-wrappers and hobbyists who need precise, consistent wire gauges that aren't always available ready-made.

• Anneal the wire: Soften the wire first so it draws smoothly without snapping.
• Taper the end: File or hammer the wire tip to a point so it feeds into the largest suitable hole.
• Secure the plate: Clamp the drawplate firmly in a vice or bench pin.
• Lubricate: Apply a drawing lubricant or wax to reduce friction and wear.
• Draw through: Grip the tapered end with drawing tongs or pliers and pull the wire steadily through the hole.
• Step down gradually: Move to the next smaller hole in sequence, re-annealing as needed, until the desired gauge is reached.