Product description

• Specification

  The pellet border bail pair designs measures approximately:
  
  Small
  Width: 4mm
  Height: 14mm
  Depth: 0.6mm

  Medium
  Width: 5mm
  Height: 16.7mm
  Depth: 0.6mm

  The large pellet border bail single design measures approximately:
  
  Width: 6.4mm
  Height: 21.7mm
  Depth: 0.6mm
  
  The large bail impression die is manufactured from mild steel and measures approximately 20mm thick and 40mm in diameter.

  The small and medium bail impression die is manufactured from mild steel and measures approximately 20mm thick and 50mm in diameter.

  Made in England, UK.

• Instructions

  Can I use this tool with a hammer and a punch?

  No - This design is intended to be used in a hydraulic press.

  Can I use this tool with a hydraulic press?

  Yes, all Gemina impression dies and shot plates can be used in a press. Ensure your metal is annealed regularly before you begin. Intermediate annealing may be required to achieve a full impression.

  Can I use this tool with the YQK-70 hydraulic crimping tool?

  NO - This design cannot be used in the crimping tool.

  How much silver do I use with this design?

  Select the thickness of sheet you require and cover the design completely.

  What shape of silver can I use?

  Flat sheet:

  Cut sheet to size so that it covers the design. Press until you have an outline of the design. Trim, anneal and repeat until you have a full depth impression. Remember to use sheet that is thicker than the impression depth of the die. Alternatively, you can use thinner sheet with urethane (or a soft metal pusher) to create a hollow impression.

  Removing your impression from the die

  Occasionally, some dies can 'hold on' to your metal. This is more common when using a press compared to hammering. Ensure the dies are clean before use. If you wish, you can apply a very small amount of oil into the die before forming as this can help removal. Excess metal will create a flange around the design that will aid in removal after hammering or pressing. Carefully use a thin bladed knife under the excess metal to lift the impression out of the die.

  Some additional information can be found here shot plate and impression die tips.

• Additional Information

  Take a look at our other bail impression dies.

  If you need a pusher for your press, you can buy a flat or tapered pusher from our range of press tools.	If you need a spacer for your press, you can buy one here.

• Processing Times & Shipping

  PROCESSING TIMES

  All purchases are made to order and will take 4-5 working days to dispatch. You will receive a dispatch notification via email with your tracking number. All hardened items will take an extra 3-5 working days for the heat treatment process. These times may increase during promotions, sales and holiday periods.

  UK DELIVERY

  UK delivery is free on orders over £30. A delivery charge of £6 applies to orders under £30.

  INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY

  Free International Shipping on orders over £125GBP. Orders under £125GBP have flat rate shipping charge of £10-25 (depending on country) for all items in basket. We use UPS/DPD for all international deliveries. The buyer is solely responsible for understanding and complying with the import requirements of the destination country and any duty, VAT, taxes, or clearance charges that may be applicable outside of the UK.

  If you need to have your parcel delivered to a PO Box. Please contact us first.

  For more delivery information, please see our delivery policy.