Planishing hammer 16oz with wooden handle for jewellery forming and silversmithing

Planishing Hammer 16 oz, Chasing Jewellery Making Tool, Wire Forming Repousse Craft Hammer with Wooden Handle

£19.99
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Planishing hammer 16oz with wooden handle for jewellery forming and silversmithing
  • Planishing hammer 16oz with wooden handle for jewellery forming and silversmithing
  • Close-up of the polished steel hammer head and comfortable wooden handle of the planishing hammer.
  • Planishing hammer 16oz with wooden handle for jewellery forming and silversmithing
  • Close-up of the polished steel hammer head and comfortable wooden handle of the planishing hammer.
Planishing Hammer 16 oz, Chasing Jewellery Making Tool, Wire Forming Repousse Craft Hammer with Wooden Handle

Planishing Hammer 16 oz, Chasing Jewellery Making Tool, Wire Forming Repousse Craft Hammer with Wooden Handle

£19.99
£19.99
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For silversmiths and jewellers needing to move heavier gauge metal, this 16oz planishing hammer delivers the required weight for efficient forming. It's built for planishing, chasing, and repoussé work, letting the hammer's mass do the work to reduce user fatigue.

Key features

  • Features one flat, circular face for planishing and one narrower, rectangular face for shaping.
  • The 16oz (454g) head delivers the mass needed to form heavier gauge sheet and wire.
  • Faces are polished steel to help produce a smooth, uniform finish on your work.
  • Fitted with a straight-grained wooden handle for balance and shock absorption during use.
  • All stock is held in the UK, available for same-day dispatch.

Who it's for

A core tool for UK bench jewellers, silversmiths, and metalsmiths undertaking raising, forming, and repoussé work. Also suitable for craft workers and armourers who require a heavier hammer for shaping copper, brass, and silver.

Specifications

  • Head Weight: 16oz (454g)
  • Head Material: Steel
  • Handle Material: Wood

Free UK delivery · Same-day dispatch before 2pm · 30-day returns
Last 1 at the bench Ready for same-day dispatch from Birmingham if you order before 2pm.

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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