NEW jewellers drawplate HALF CIRCLE 30 holes draw plate jewellery making crafts

Half-circle drawplate with 30 graduated holes for drawing wire down to precise, repeatable sizes at the jeweller's bench.

⭐ At a glance

📏 8" (approx. 20cm) length

✅ 30 graduated half-round holes

Material: Steel

✔️ New, unused condition

🔧 What it does & how to use

A drawplate is used to reduce wire to a specific gauge and profile by pulling it through progressively smaller holes, work-hardening it in the process. This half-circle plate produces half-round wire, commonly used for ring shanks, wire wrapping and other jewellery-making work, and is suited to hobbyists and professional jewellers alike.

• Select a hole: Choose a hole slightly smaller than your current wire diameter.
• Anneal the wire: Soften the wire first if it has become work-hardened, to make drawing easier.
• Lubricate: Apply a drawing lubricant or wax to reduce friction and protect the plate.
• Secure the plate: Clamp the drawplate firmly in a vice or bench fixture.
• Draw the wire: Grip the tapered end of the wire with drawing pliers or tongs and pull it steadily through the chosen hole.
• Step down gradually: Move to progressively smaller holes, annealing between passes as needed, until the desired size and shape is reached.