Cape Tools

Cape Tools 60+ years supplying precision tools to jewellers, engineers, and manufacturers. Laser systems, finishing equipment, welding machines.

Installation, training & support included. Located in Cape Town, servicing South Africa online CAPE Tools est. 1962 offers precision tools and equipment to manufacturing jewellers, diamond dealers, watch retail trade as well as creative artists working with alternative materials.

How do you choose the right finishing system for your operation?Cape Tools has been advising jewellers, dental labs, eng...
05/06/2026

How do you choose the right finishing system for your operation?

Cape Tools has been advising jewellers, dental labs, engineering workshops, and precision manufacturers on finishing and polishing systems for over 60 years.

The carousel walks through the four questions Tennille asks every customer before recommending a system:

How big is your operation
What metal are you finishing
What volume do you process
Hard-to-reach detail or large flat surfaces

Each answer narrows the field. The right system depends on getting all four right.
Talk to us at the Woodstock showroom.

https://www.capetools.co.za/product/otec-electro-finishing-range/

We install, train, and support every system we sell.

📢 We’re open this Saturday!Come visit us between 9:00 AM and 12:30 PM. We look forward to seeing you! 😊
05/06/2026

📢 We’re open this Saturday!

Come visit us between 9:00 AM and 12:30 PM. We look forward to seeing you! 😊

03/06/2026

What do engineering customers ask about that jewellers don't?

Tom explains the difference. When engineering, aerospace, or automotive buyers walk into the Cape Tools showroom, the conversation isn't about price. It's about application.

The first questions are usually:
What media does the machine accept
How big is the chamber
What's the capacity per cycle
What's the finishing time

We have more info on our website here. https://www.capetools.co.za/product/otec-electro-finishing-range/

Cape Tools supplies precision finishing and surface treatment systems for engineering and manufacturing environments, not just jewellery workshops. OTEC, Lampert, Orotig. Installation, training, and support included.

Visit the Woodstock showroom for the right conversation.

29/05/2026

What does a precision tool feel like after a full day on the bench?

Tom spent the day watching demonstrations of the new Smart Pro AirDo X at the Overberg Network event in Hermanus.
Here's his verdict.
One machine. Stone setting, polishing, drilling, engraving. Built in compressor, variable speed, foot control.

The kind of equipment jewellers, dental technicians, and precision workshop owners actually reach for every day.
Want to feel it for yourself?
The AirDo X is set up at the Cape Tools test station in Woodstock.

27/05/2026

Looking for one machine that handles micro motor and pneumatic engraving work without an external compressor?

Cape Tools is now stocking the Smart Pro AirDo X. A 2 in 1 precision system built for jewellers, dental technicians, engravers, and precision workshops.

What it does:

Variable speed micro motor with forward and reverse
Pneumatic graver with adjustable stroke intensity
Built in compressor, no external unit needed
Foot control variable speed
Full power, stroke and speed control for fine work

Tennille has it set up at the Woodstock showroom test station. Bring a piece you're working on and try it for yourself.

Check it out on our website: https://www.capetools.co.za/product/smartpro-air-do-x/


Find out more on our website: https://capetools.co.za

23/05/2026

A HUGE thank you to three amazing humans that made a lot happen! 🙏​

We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Kurt Retter from Composites - Allied Fibreglass Maitland, for his donation to purchase materials used to build sleeping enclosures for our emergency kennels. Your support has directly contributed to creating safe, warm, and secure spaces for vulnerable dogs who urgently need protection while they wait for a foster home. It truly means the world to us, and even more to the animals who will now have a safe & warm sleeping area.

A special thank you to Mandy & Mickey for your incredible support in helping bring this project to life. Mickey's hands-on effort in physically building these enclosures has made an enormous difference. Your time, expertise, and hard work is truly appreciated!

We are deeply grateful to everyone involved. Support like this is what allows us to respond quickly in emergencies and continue providing care when it is needed most. 🐾​​🧡

22/05/2026

Looking for the right polishing system for your workshop?

The answer depends on three things: the metal you're working with, the finish you need, and your production volume. Cape Tools stocks polishing systems for jewellery, watchmaking, dental, medical, engineering, and automotive industries.
The range:

Large polishing units with built-in extraction for high-volume workshops from ARBE
Foredom micro motors - variable speed, soft touch precision for fine work
Buffs, brushes, scotch-brites in multiple sizes and ply thicknesses
Burrs from Busch Germany and Komet Germany
Polishing compounds from Luxor, Unipol, Dialux, Scotch-Brite
Silicone polishers, felt and cotton mops for precision finishing

We're agents for Foredom, ARBE, and Dremel - with full accessory ranges for each.
The pairing matters as much as the machine. Matching your polish compound to the correct buff, brush, or wheel is what delivers the perfect finish across metal, plastic, resin, wood, enamel, and rubber.

Visit the Cape Tools showroom at 39 Sir Lowry Road, Cape Town. We have a test station where you can try different systems before you commit.

Cape Tools - Cool Tools For Creative People.
Castle Mews Building, 39 Sir Lowry Road, Cape Town
Message us for a demo
Precision polishing systems Cape Town
Polishing equipment suppliers South Africa

20/05/2026

Laser welding or traditional soldering - when do you use which?
Both have their place, but laser welding solves problems soldering can't.
What laser welding offers:

Works across pewter, gold, platinum, palladium, stainless steel, aluminium, titanium
Minimal heat transfer - surrounding material isn't affected
Incredibly strong welds in a fraction of the time
Reaches hard-to-reach areas a soldering flame can't access

For chain repairs, clasp fixes, ring work - laser welding protects the rest of the piece. And it's not just jewellery: engineering, automotive, dental and aerospace workshops use the same technology for the same reasons.

Cape Tools are exclusive distributors of Orotig products for Africa.

Visit the showroom at 39 Sir Lowry Road, Cape Town, or message us to arrange a demo.

details on our website: https://www.capetools.co.za/product/evo-white-laser-welder-by-orotig/

Cape Tools - Cool Tools For Creative People.
Castle Mews Building, 39 Sir Lowry Road, Cape Town
Message us for a demo
Laser welding Cape Town
Precision welding suppliers South Africa

Ransom& Randolph Investment PowderAchieveconsistent high-quality castings with Ransom & Randolph Investment Powder – a t...
20/05/2026

Ransom& Randolph Investment Powder

Achieveconsistent high-quality castings with Ransom & Randolph Investment Powder – a trusted industry standard for precision jewellery and metal casting. Engineered for excellent strength, smooth surface finish, and reliable dimensional accuracy, it delivers dependable results across a wide range of metals including gold, silver, brass, and bronze. Easy to mix and highly versatile, it helps reduce defects while ensuring clean burnout and consistent, professional-quality castings every time.⚒💍

🛒Available in-store & online: https://www.capetools.co.za/product/ransom-randolph-investment-powder/

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39 Sir Lowry Road
Cape Town
8000

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:45
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:45
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:45
Thursday 08:00 - 16:45
Friday 08:00 - 16:45

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