Miniature horn anvil with broad base for jewellery making and metal forming.

Bench Forming Anvil — Mini Horn with Large Base, Dapping & Jewellery Craft Tool

£19.99
Sale price  £19.99 Regular price 
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Miniature horn anvil with broad base for jewellery making and metal forming.

Bench Forming Anvil — Mini Horn with Large Base, Dapping & Jewellery Craft Tool

£19.99
Sale price  £19.99 Regular price 
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A miniature horn anvil for benches without room for the full-size article. The polished head offers a flat face for flattening and riveting, plus a conical horn and a square horn for curves and corners — several forming surfaces in one small footprint, ready for dapping and small-scale shaping.

The wide circular base, finished in blue paint, keeps it planted without bolting down, and a square hardy hole and round pritchel hole accept stakes and tooling. The working faces are polished to spare soft metals — one reason model makers and jewellers alike keep one within reach.

  • Wide, circular base with a painted blue finish provides stability without bolting.
  • Polished steel anvil head features a flat face, a conical horn, and a square horn.
  • Includes a square hardy hole and a round pritchel hole for securing stakes and tools.
  • Highly polished working surfaces help prevent the marring of soft metals during forming.
  • Compact design offers multiple working surfaces for benches with limited space.

Who it's for

An essential tool for bench jewellers, silversmiths, and hobbyists working on small-scale metal forming, dapping, and riveting. Its stable, compact form also makes it suitable for model makers and detailed craftwork where a full-size anvil is impractical.

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

Weight 850 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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