Forming & Planishing Hammer — Ball Peen, 6 oz / 170g, Wooden Handle, Metal Working

A 6 oz (170g) ball peen for the heavier end of bench work: forming thicker-gauge sheet and wire in copper, brass and sterling silver, where a light hammer would mean twice the strikes. The flat polished face planishes; the hemispherical peen textures and forms.

The steel head carries polished striking surfaces with black-finished cheeks, hung on a smooth, shaped wooden handle that balances the extra mass through repeated use. It covers light fabrication duties too. Weighing up head weights? Our guide to choosing your first jeweller's hammer sets out the trade-offs.

• Head weight of 6oz (170g) provides substantial force for shaping non-ferrous metals.
• Features a flat, polished face for planishing and a hemispherical ball peen for texturing and forming.
• The steel head has polished striking surfaces with black-finished cheeks.
• A smooth, shaped wooden handle offers balance and a comfortable grip during repeated use.

Who it's for

A dependable tool for UK bench jewellers, silversmiths, and craftspeople working with heavier stock like copper, brass, and sterling silver. Also suitable for light-duty engineering and metal fabrication tasks where controlled forming is required.

Specifications

• Head Weight: 6 oz / 170g
• Head Material: Steel
• Handle Material: Wood

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