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Dapping Punch Polished Set of 8 with Block on Wood Stand
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Description
The Dapping Punch Polished Set of 8 with Block on Wood Stand is a versatile jewelry-making tool used for shaping and forming metal into curved or domed shapes. This essential forming set includes eight polished dapping punches and a matching block, all organized on a convenient wooden stand for easy storage and quick access at the bench.
Dapping punches are commonly used by jewelers to transform flat metal into curved components such as domed pendants, bead caps, earrings, and decorative elements. Each punch corresponds with a matching depression in the block, allowing metal to be formed evenly into precise dome shapes.
The punches are made from polished hardened steel to ensure durability and smooth forming results while preventing marks on the metal surface. The included wooden stand keeps the punches organized and ready for use on any jewelry bench.
Key Features
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8 polished dapping punches for forming metal
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Matching dapping block with hemispherical depressions
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Durable hardened steel construction
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Wood stand for organized storage
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Ideal for shaping metal into domed or curved forms
Applications
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Jewelry fabrication and metal forming
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Creating domed pendants and earrings
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Forming bead caps and decorative components
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Bracelet and jewelry component shaping
Product Specifications
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Tool Type: Dapping punch and block set
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Number of Punches: 8 pieces
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Material: Polished hardened steel punches
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Stand: Wooden storage base
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Application: Jewelry making and metal forming
Polishing sequence From file marks to a mirror finish, with a Dialux color chart.
Polishing sequence guide
How to move from file marks to a mirror finish, and which Dialux compound to use on gold, silver, platinum and steel.
Coarse to fine
- File Shape the piece and remove deep marks, working from medium to fine cut.
- Abrasive papers Work through grits, for example 400, 600, 800 and 1200, until the previous grit's scratches are gone.
- Cut (pre-polish) A cutting compound such as tripoli on a felt or firm buff removes the fine sanding lines.
- Shine Rouge or a high-gloss compound on a soft, clean buff brings up the final mirror finish.
Use one compound per buff and clean the piece between stages. Compound carried over from the last stage leaves scratches. If scratches still show at the shine stage, go back to cutting.
Dialux compounds by color
Dialux bars are color coded by job. Pre-polish colors cut, high-gloss colors finish. Uses below are the manufacturer's.
| Color | Stage | Use | Add |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow | Pre-polish | Pre-polishing softer metals. |
$8.00
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| Orange | Pre-polish | Pre-polishing harder metals. Use with harder cloth mops. |
$8.00
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| Grey | Pre-polish | Pre-polishing harder metals. Removes deeper scratches and freshens the surface. |
$8.00
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| Red | High gloss | High-gloss polishing of precious metals. |
$8.00
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| White | High gloss | Polishing sterling silver, with good reflective results. |
$8.00
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| Black | High gloss | Polishing silver. Use with softer mops or buffs. |
$8.00
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| Green | High gloss | High-gloss polishing of hard alloys such as white gold, platinum and silver. |
$8.00
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| Blue | High gloss | Multi-purpose polishing compound for all metals. |
$8.00
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Yellow contains silica, so wear a respirator and use dust collection when polishing with it.
Buffs
Firm buffs (felt, stitched cotton) hold a cutting compound and keep edges and flat surfaces crisp. Soft buffs (loose cotton, flannel, chamois) carry the final high-gloss compound. Mounted buffs reach inside rings and around settings.