Flat Steel Dapping Block with 14 Half-Sphere Depressions, 125 x 65 mm

Doming & Dapping Block, Hardened Steel — 14 Half-Sphere Depressions, 125 × 65 mm

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Flat Steel Dapping Block with 14 Half-Sphere Depressions, 125 x 65 mm

Doming & Dapping Block, Hardened Steel — 14 Half-Sphere Depressions, 125 × 65 mm

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Sale price  £25.99 Regular price 
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A doming block for raising curves out of flat sheet — start a disc in a shallow depression and work it through successively larger ones until the dome is smooth and even. Fourteen half-sphere depressions from 3.2 mm to 26.5 mm give a full graduated run for earring domes, pendant components and formed blanks; pair it with dapping punches and our guide to forming domes and beads.

The block is machined from hardened tool steel with the top ground flat, so the space between depressions doubles as a small flattening surface. At 125 x 65 x 25 mm and 900 g it sits solidly on the bench, and it is intended for soft, non-ferrous metals.

  • Forming small domes for earrings and pendants
  • Creating curved components for models
  • Shaping soft metal blanks for jewellery making
  • Block dimensions: 125 mm x 65 mm x 25 mm (approx. 5" x 2.5" x 1").
  • Machined from hardened tool steel with a ground flat surface.
  • Features 14 half-sphere depressions ranging from 3.2 mm to 26.5 mm.
  • Rated to approximately 25 HRC for forming soft, non-ferrous metals.
  • Stable 900 g block provides a solid base for bench work.
Weight 1000 g

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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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