Wooden doming punch set, 24 punches laid out in two rows with size labels from 24.5 mm down, plus a bundled view

Doming Punch Set, 24-Piece Wooden Dapping Tools — 2.7–24.5 mm Range

£19.99
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Wooden doming punch set, 24 punches laid out in two rows with size labels from 24.5 mm down, plus a bundled view

Doming Punch Set, 24-Piece Wooden Dapping Tools — 2.7–24.5 mm Range

£19.99
Sale price  £19.99 Regular price 
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Wooden dapping punches earn their place when you are doming metal that has already been polished or textured — wood moves the sheet without bruising the surface the way steel can. Worked against a dapping block, this 24-piece set covers diameters from 2.7mm to 24.5mm, enough range to raise anything from small earring domes to broad pendant hollows. If doming is new to you, our guide to forming domes and beads covers the working sequence.

Each punch is turned smooth with a spherical head and a flat shaft end that takes a mallet blow squarely. The sizes are matched to standard block cavities, so domes come up uniform. Keep them dry and away from the pickle and they will last years.

  • Comprehensive 24-piece set covers a full 2.7mm to 24.5mm diameter range.
  • Turned from smooth wood to shape metal without scratching or marring polished surfaces.
  • Each punch features a spherical working end for creating uniform hemispherical domes.
  • Sized to match the cavities of standard dapping blocks for consistent results.
  • Flat-ended shafts provide a stable surface for striking with a mallet.

Who it's for

An essential toolset for UK bench jewellers, silversmiths, and metalsmiths creating domed or hollow forms. Also suitable for students and apprentices in jewellery-making and silversmithing programmes learning fundamental forming techniques.

Specifications

  • Material: Wood
  • Punch Diameters: 2.7mm to 24.5mm
  • Set Size: 24 punches

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Weight 250 g

Common questions at the bench

How do I form a dome?
Anneal (soften) the metal first. Set the disc or blank on a cavity, choose a punch that fits that cavity and strike lightly while moving the punch round. Work the dome in stages through the cavities, with a punch that fits each one, until it has the depth and shape you want, annealing again if the metal becomes hard to move.
Which punch fits which cavity?
Use a punch smaller than the cavity, leaving room all round for the thickness of the metal. A punch that is too large pinches the metal against the edge of the cavity, which marks the dome and can damage the punch and the block.
Will it mark my work?
Grit, filings or scratches in a cavity or on a punch head print into the dome. Keep the cavities and punches clean and smooth, use punches that fit, and strike squarely rather than hard.
How should I look after it?
Wipe the block and punches clean after use and store them dry, where the cavities and punch heads cannot knock against other tools. Keep anything made of wood away from water and pickle.

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