Create consistent curves, bends, loops, and custom shapes with the Covington Jewelry Wire Bender. Machined from a solid piece of aluminum, this compact wire-forming jig gives jewelry makers a simple and repeatable way to shape wire for jewelry and other small metalworking projects.
Four removable dowel pins can be positioned in different configurations to create a wide variety of shapes and bends. The bender also includes two mounting holes, allowing it to be secured to a workbench or other suitable work surface for greater stability while forming wire.
Whether you're making wire-wrapped jewelry, creating decorative wire components, or simply need a reliable way to reproduce a particular bend, the Covington Jewelry Wire Bender is a useful addition to any jewelry-making or lapidary workshop.
Simple, Repeatable Wire Forming
Hand-bending wire can make it difficult to produce identical shapes from one piece to the next. The Covington Wire Bender provides fixed points around which the wire can be formed, helping you create more consistent bends and repeat designs.
The four removable dowel pins can be arranged to suit the shape you're creating. By changing the position of the pins, you can produce different curves, angles, loops, and other wire forms.
This makes the tool useful for both one-of-a-kind pieces and repeatable jewelry designs.
Four Removable Dowel Pins
The heart of the wire bender is its set of four removable dowel pins.
The pins act as forming points around which the wire can be wrapped or bent. Because they are removable, you can change their configuration to create different designs rather than being limited to a single fixed shape.
This simple design gives the tool considerably more versatility than a single-purpose bending mandrel.
Solid Aluminum Construction
Covington machines the Jewelry Wire Bender from a solid piece of aluminum rather than assembling it from multiple lightweight components.
The aluminum construction provides a rigid platform for forming wire while keeping the tool relatively compact and easy to handle.
The bender features a green anodized coating, giving it a durable finished surface and the distinctive appearance associated with Covington's jewelry tools.
Secure It to Your Workbench
The Wire Bender features two mounting holes that allow the tool to be secured to a suitable work surface.
Mounting the bender provides additional stability when you're working with wire and is particularly useful when making repeated bends or working with designs that require controlled, consistent pressure.
The tool can also be used as a portable forming jig when bench mounting isn't necessary.
Ideal for Jewelry Making & Wire Work
The Covington Jewelry Wire Bender is useful for a variety of wire-forming applications, including:
- Wire-wrapped jewelry
- Pendants
- Earrings
- Decorative wire components
- Jewelry findings
- Repeated wire shapes
- Custom wire designs
- Small metalworking projects
- Lapidary jewelry projects
Pair it with your favorite wire cutters, pliers, files, and mandrels to create a complete wire-working setup.
How to Use the Wire Bender
Using the Covington Wire Bender is straightforward:
1. Position the dowel pins
Arrange the four removable pins in the configuration needed for your desired shape.
2. Secure the bender
For maximum stability, use the two mounting holes to secure the tool to your work surface.
3. Position the wire
Place the wire against the appropriate dowel pins.
4. Form the wire
Bend or wrap the wire around the pins to create the desired shape.
5. Repeat as needed
Once you have established your pin configuration, you can reproduce the same basic shape on additional pieces of wire.
Different pin arrangements allow you to experiment with curves, angles, loops, and other designs.
A Useful Addition to Your Jewelry Bench
The Wire Bender doesn't try to replace your pliers, mandrels, or other hand tools. Instead, it gives you another way to control and repeat wire shapes when precision and consistency matter.
For jewelry makers who create multiple pieces using similar wire components, a forming jig can save time and make it easier to reproduce a design.
Product Specifications
Brand: Covington Engineering
Product Type: Jewelry Wire Bender
SKU: CJB068
Construction: Solid machined aluminum
Finish: Green anodized coating
Dowel Pins: 4 removable
: Mounting Holes: 2
Primary Use: Jewelry wire forming and bending
Weight: 1 lb
Made For: Jewelry making, wire work & small metalworking projects
Build Your Jewelry-Making Setup
The Covington Jewelry Wire Bender works especially well alongside other basic jewelry-making tools, including:
- Jewelry pliers
- Jeweler's saw
- Mandrels
- Needle files
- Wire cutters
- Polishing wheels
- Lapidary equipment
For lapidary artists, it can also be useful when creating the wire components and settings that complement your finished cabochons and gemstones.
Built by Covington
Covington Engineering has been manufacturing lapidary and jewelry equipment and supplies for decades. The Jewelry Wire Bender reflects the company's straightforward approach to workshop tools: solid construction, simple operation, and practical functionality.
Covington Jewelry Wire Bender — a simple, durable forming jig for creating consistent wire shapes and custom jewelry designs.
