Planishing hammer with domed and flat round faces, black head and plain wooden handle, lying on linen

Planishing Hammer, Round Domed & Flat Faces — Wooden Handle, 12 Inch, Silversmith Repoussé

£19.99
£19.99
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Planishing hammer with domed and flat round faces, black head and plain wooden handle, lying on linen
  • Planishing hammer with domed and flat round faces, black head and plain wooden handle, lying on linen
  • Planishing hammer with domed and flat round faces, black head and plain wooden handle, lying on linen
Planishing Hammer, Round Domed & Flat Faces — Wooden Handle, 12 Inch, Silversmith Repoussé

Planishing Hammer, Round Domed & Flat Faces — Wooden Handle, 12 Inch, Silversmith Repoussé

£19.99
£19.99
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This dual-face planishing hammer is your essential silversmithing tool for perfectly smoothing both curved and flat metal surfaces.

What it does

The polished steel faces of this hammer are precisely shaped to work sheet metal. Use the domed face to gently stretch and smooth curves, while the flat face is ideal for levelling and finishing planar surfaces. Its balanced weight distribution and comfortable hardwood handle allow for controlled strikes, transforming rough metal into a refined, work-hardened finish without marring.

How to use it

  • Select the appropriate face for your metal surface.
  • Strike metal gently, working in overlapping patterns.
  • Keep faces clean and store handle away from damp.

Who it's for

An indispensable tool for UK silversmiths, jewellers, and holloware makers. This hammer streamlines your workflow by combining two vital profiles, replacing the need for multiple hammers during repoussé or chasing. Suitable for intermediate and professional bench jewellers seeking precision and efficiency.

What's in the box

1x Round Domed and Flat Faces Planishing Hammer, 12 Inch Length

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 380 g

Common questions at the bench

Which face is for which job?
This product's description names its faces and the work each one is for. As a general guide, a flat or gently bowed face planishes and flattens; a domed or ball face sinks, stretches and forms curves; and a cross peen or narrow face moves metal in one direction or sets a line. Strike steel letter or design stamps only with a hammer this product's description says is for stamping: their hard ends can nick a polished face, and the nick then prints into your work.
Will it mark my work?
A steel face prints whatever is on it into soft metal, so keep the faces clean and smooth and strike squarely: a blow that lands on the rim of a face, or one harder than the job needs, leaves dents. Where the surface must stay unmarked, use a soft face such as nylon or wood instead.
What should I support the work on?
Use a surface that suits the job and sits firm: a steel bench block or anvil for flattening, planishing, riveting and stamping; a stake, mandrel or forming block for curves; and a sandbag, rubber block or chasing pitch where the work needs some give, as in chasing and repoussé.
How should I look after it?
Wipe the head clean after use and store the hammer dry, where its faces cannot knock against other tools. A nick or scratch on a face prints into the metal, so smooth it out before using the hammer on finished work. If the head is fitted to a handle, check it is tight before use and never use the hammer with a loose head. On hammers with screw-in faces or tips, tighten the face fully before striking.

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