Sinusoidal forming stake, 16 inch, polished steel wave-shaped shaft with a square tang, laid on linen

Sinusoidal Forming Stake, 16 Inch — Large Hardened Steel, Highly Polished, Heavy Duty

£34.99
Sale price  £34.99 Regular price 
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Sinusoidal forming stake, 16 inch, polished steel wave-shaped shaft with a square tang, laid on linen

Sinusoidal Forming Stake, 16 Inch — Large Hardened Steel, Highly Polished, Heavy Duty

£34.99
Sale price  £34.99 Regular price 
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Shape large, flowing curves with precision using this 16-inch sinusoidal stake, designed for creating smooth, continuous wave forms on substantial metal pieces.

What it does

This substantial forming stake allows you to expertly manipulate sheet metal into elegant anticlastic and sinusoidal shapes. Its continuous, gentle wave profile guides your hammer blows to create seamless undulations across larger workpieces, ideal for vessels and statement jewellery. The hardened steel construction ensures durability, while the highly polished surface prevents unwanted marks from transferring to your silver or other non-ferrous metals.

How to use it

  • Secure the tang firmly in a sturdy vice or stake holder.
  • Gently tap sheet metal over the curve with a forming hammer.
  • Wipe clean after use to maintain the polished finish.

Who it's for

Professional silversmiths and holloware artists requiring extended reach for large-scale anticlastic forming will find this indispensable. It’s also a valuable tool for armourers and sculptors shaping non-ferrous sheet metal, replacing multiple smaller stakes for creating fluid, sweeping curves in their work.

What's in the box

1 x 16-inch Heavy Duty Highly Polished Large Jewellery Making Forming Sinusoidal Stake

Our promise

Dispatched from the UK. Same-day dispatch target for orders before 2pm Mon–Fri. Free UK delivery on orders of £30 or more. 30-day returns — try it at the bench.

Weight 1450 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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