Steel swage block with multiple shaping grooves for jewellery making, including half-round and square impressions.

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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Steel swage block with multiple shaping grooves for jewellery making, including half-round and square impressions.

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

Free UK delivery · Same-day dispatch before 2pm · 30-day returns

Weight 1200 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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