9 Inch Heavy Duty Highly Polished Large Double Ended Jewellery Making Forming Stake No 6, Hardened Steel, Synclastic and Anticlastic
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9 Inch Heavy Duty Highly Polished Large Double Ended Jewellery Making Forming Stake No 6, Hardened Steel, Synclastic and Anticlastic
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For silversmiths and jewellers forming complex synclastic and anticlastic curves in sheet metal. This heavy-duty No. 6 forming stake provides the specific profiles needed for raising vessels and other hollow forms, whilst its polished surface protects your workpiece from marks.
Key features
- Double-ended design offers multiple synclastic and anticlastic forming surfaces.
- Machined from hardened steel and polished to a high sheen to prevent marking precious metals.
- Central hexagonal shank provides a secure, non-slip grip in a bench vice.
- The No. 6 profile is ideal for creating medium-radius curves in holloware and jewellery.
- All our tools are UK-stocked for immediate availability.
Who it's for
An essential tool for UK silversmiths, artisan jewellers, and metalsmiths engaged in raising and forming holloware. Also suitable for armourers and restorers working with non-ferrous sheet metal who require a reliable forming stake.
Specifications
Material: Hardened steel
Profile: No. 6
Overall Length: 9 inches (approx. 228mm)
Shank Profile: Hexagonal
Free UK delivery · Same-day dispatch before 2pm · 30-day returns
Last 2 at the bench
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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