9 Inch Heavy Duty Hardened Steel Double Ended Jewellery Making Forming Stake No 8, Synclastic and Anticlastic, Highly Polished
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9 Inch Heavy Duty Hardened Steel Double Ended Jewellery Making Forming Stake No 8, Synclastic and Anticlastic, Highly Polished
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For silversmiths and jewellers forming complex holloware, this double-ended No. 8 stake provides the specific synclastic and anticlastic profiles required for advanced raised work. Its hardened, polished steel construction allows for clean shaping of precious metals without transferring tool marks, ensuring a cleaner finishing process.
Key features
- Forged from hardened steel and polished to a mirror finish to prevent marking precious metals.
- Double-ended design offers both synclastic and anticlastic curves in a single tool.
- Features the specific No. 8 profile for creating defined curve geometries in sheet metal.
- Hexagonal central block provides a secure, non-slip grip in a bench vice or stake holder.
Who it's for
A core tool for UK silversmiths and jewellery makers engaged in forming holloware, bracelets, or other complex curved pieces. This UK-stocked stake is also suitable for metalsmiths and armourers requiring specific profiles for shaping non-ferrous sheet metal.
Specifications
- Material: Hardened steel
- Overall Length: 9 inches (approx. 228mm)
- Profile: No. 8
- Finish: Highly polished
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Ready for same-day dispatch from Birmingham if you order before 2pm.
Common questions at the bench
What weight hammer should I start with?
For most bench work, 4–8 oz is the sweet spot. Lighter hammers (2–4 oz) suit fine detail and chasing punches; 6–8 oz suits forging and texture work. Avoid anything over 12 oz unless you specifically need a raising hammer.
Can I use this on annealed silver and copper?
Yes — these hammers are designed for non-ferrous metals: silver (sterling, fine, britannia), copper, brass, bronze, and aluminium. The polished face will not transfer marks to clean annealed stock when used correctly. For mild steel work, use a separate hammer.
How should I care for it?
Wipe the face down after each session to prevent any tarnish from work residue marking your next piece. If the head develops nicks, polish them out with fine-grit emery and a buffing mop — a marked hammer face transfers marks to your work.
What is in the box?
One hammer with the head and handle fitted, ready for the bench. Polished faces are protected with a thin oil film — wipe before first use.
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