Forming stake No 1, double-ended polished steel with beaded synclastic and anticlastic curves, on a plain cream surface

Forming Stake No 1 — 9 Inch Double-Ended Hardened Steel, Synclastic & Anticlastic, Polished

£29.99
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Forming stake No 1, double-ended polished steel with beaded synclastic and anticlastic curves, on a plain cream surface
  • Forming stake No 1, double-ended polished steel with beaded synclastic and anticlastic curves, on a plain cream surface
  • Forming stake No 1, double-ended polished steel with beaded synclastic and anticlastic curves, on a plain cream surface
Forming Stake No 1 — 9 Inch Double-Ended Hardened Steel, Synclastic & Anticlastic, Polished

Forming Stake No 1 — 9 Inch Double-Ended Hardened Steel, Synclastic & Anticlastic, Polished

£29.99
£29.99
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If a workshop owns only one forming stake, it tends to be a No. 1. This 9-inch, double-ended pattern covers both synclastic and anticlastic curves in sheet, which makes it the sensible starting point for raising and holloware — and the reference the rest of a stake set builds around.

Hardened steel, polished to a mirror finish so the surface never prints marks into your metal, with a central hexagonal block that mounts securely in a vice or stake holder and stays put under the hammer.

  • Made from hardened steel and polished to a mirror finish to prevent marking your work.
  • Double-ended design provides both synclastic and anticlastic profiles on a single tool.
  • Central hexagonal block ensures secure mounting in a vice or stake holder.
  • Features the versatile No. 1 profile, the most essential starting point for a forming stake set.
  • Dispatched from the UK, with a same-day dispatch target for orders before 2pm Mon–Fri.

Who it's for

A core tool for apprentice and established silversmiths, art jewellers, and holloware makers. Also ideal for students at jewellery-making colleges building their first comprehensive tool kit, this stake is UK-stocked and available with free delivery.

Specifications

  • Material: Hardened steel
  • Overall Length: 9 inches (approx. 228mm)
  • Profile: No. 1, double-ended
  • Finish: Highly polished

Free UK delivery from £30 · Same-day dispatch target for orders before 2pm Mon–Fri · 30-day returns
Weight 1200 g

Common questions at the bench

How do I hold it?
If it has a shank or central block, grip that firmly in a bench vice or stake holder so it cannot turn or move under the hammer. If it has its own base, stand or holder, set that flat and firm on a solid part of the bench.
Which hammer should I use on it?
If this product's description names what to strike it with, use that. Otherwise a mallet, or a hammer with a clean, smooth face. Strike the metal, not the stake: a blow that lands on the stake itself can dent or scratch it, and the mark will then print into the work.
Will it mark my work?
A clean, smooth stake leaves the metal clean; any scratch, dent, rust or grit on it prints into the work. Check this product's description: if it says a working surface needs dressing or polishing, do that before using it on work where the finish matters.
How should I look after it?
Wipe it clean and dry after use and store it where its working surfaces cannot knock against other tools. A light wipe of oil on bare steel helps prevent rust in a damp workshop; wipe it off before you form finished work.

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