Swage forming block in polished steel with half-round, square, rectangular and V grooves cut into its faces

Swage Forming Block — Steel, Half-Round, Square, Rectangular & V Grooves for Metal Shaping

£29.99
Sale price  £29.99 Regular price 
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Swage forming block in polished steel with half-round, square, rectangular and V grooves cut into its faces

Swage Forming Block — Steel, Half-Round, Square, Rectangular & V Grooves for Metal Shaping

£29.99
Sale price  £29.99 Regular price 
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One block, most of the profiles a bench needs. Lay wire or strip into the half-round, square, rectangular or V grooves and shape it directly with a hammer — the kind of forming that would otherwise mean owning and mounting several separate stakes.

It is milled from a single piece of steel, so it takes repeated hammer work without complaint, and the compact multi-sided shape sits flat and stable however you orient it. Suitable for gold, silver, copper and other non-ferrous metals, with machined grooves that keep every repeat consistent.

  • Combines half-round, rectangular, square, and V-groove profiles in one block.
  • Milled from a solid steel block to withstand repeated hammer work.
  • Compact, multi-sided design provides a stable base on the bench during use.
  • Machined grooves ensure consistent and repeatable shaping of wire and strip.
  • Suitable for forming gold, silver, copper, and other non-ferrous metals.

Who it's for

A core bench tool for UK jewellers, silversmiths, and metalsmiths who need to quickly produce profiled wire and strip. Also useful for model makers and craftspeople working with non-ferrous metals.

Specifications

Material: Steel

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Weight 1200 g

Common questions at the bench

What is it for?
Check this product's description for the jobs it is made for. In general, a hard, flat face is the support for flattening, planishing, stamping and riveting, and horns, grooves, domes and other shaped surfaces are for bending and forming curves, wire and strip.
How do I stop it moving or ringing?
If this product can be clamped or screwed down, as its description says, fix it in place. Otherwise stand it on the most solid part of the bench; a rubber block or a filled sandbag underneath deadens the noise and helps stop it creeping.
Will it mark my work?
Whatever is on the face prints into soft metal when you strike it. Keep the face clean and free of grit and filings, and avoid striking it with a hammer or punch when there is no work on it, as dents and scratches will show in your work. A face that is not polished can leave its own surface finish on soft metal. If this product's description says it can be turned over to a rubber or wooden face, use that face for work the metal face would mark.
How should I look after it?
Wipe it clean and dry after use. A light wipe of oil on bare steel or iron helps prevent rust in a damp workshop; wipe it off before working on finished pieces. Keep any wooden or rubber part dry and away from solvents.

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