Hammers & Forming Blocks
Jewellery hammers, dapping blocks, bench blocks and forming tools for metalwork and jewellery making. Perfect for silversmiths, jewellers and craft hobbyists. Free UK delivery.
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14 Round Hole Punches, Professional Jewellery Disc Cutter Set, 3-16 mm, Metal Cutting Crafting Tool -
Goldsmith Domed and Cross-Peen Hammer for Silversmith Jewellery Crafts Making Repousse -
TEFLON Flat and Cross Peen Hammer, 3.81 cm Diameter Head, Forming Shaping Dapping Repousse Tool, Wooden Handle -
Anticlastic Raising Cross Peen Hammer, Wide & Narrow Faces, for Jewellery Craft and Repoussée, 10" -
Double Horn Steel Anvil Block, Metal Forming Tool for Jewellery Making, Mini Bench Work -
Dual-Surface Bench Block with 97 mm Steel Anvil and Shock-Absorbing Rubber Base -
Grooved Swage Block for Metal Shaping and Jewellery Making, Steel Forming Block, Half Round, Rectangular, Square and V-Shapes -
Professional Hammers and Mandrels Wooden Stand Organiser Holder Rack for Standard Benches, 18″ L x 7″ W x 6-1/2″ H -
9 Inch Heavy Duty Hardened Steel Double Ended Jewellery Making Forming Stake No 8, Synclastic and Anticlastic, Highly Polished -
Metal Texturing Hammer with 12 Interchangeable Pattern Faces for Jewellery Design -
Round Dome and Flat Face Embossing Hammer, 16 oz, Repousse Silversmithing, 11-3/4 Inch Wooden Handle -
Professional Ball Peen Dome Face Chasing Hammer, 22mm Metal Wire Work Repousse Tool with Wooden Handle -
Chasing Hammer Jewellery Tool, 22mm Flat Face Metal Repousse, Silver Smith Metalworking Hammer with Wooden Handle -
Heavy Duty Solid Steel Doming Bench Block, 6" x 4" x 3/4", Extra Large Jewellery Forging Dapping Block -
All Steel Riveting Bench Hammer, Metalworking Forming Texturing Chisel Tool, 2-1/2" x 0.40" Head -
Dual-Head Nylon Hammer, Soft Touch Plastic Tips, Metal Forming Jewellery Tool with 9 Nylon Faces -
Round Disc Cutter Set for Jewellery Making, 7 Metal Punch Holes, 6-16 mm -
20 Pieces Interchangeable Nylon & Steel Heads Hammer Set, Forming Shaping Precision Jewellery Craft Tool with Wooden Handle -
Heavy Duty Brass Hammer Mallet with Steel Handle, 2 LB, Jewellers Silversmith Dapping Tool -
Leather Sand Bag, 10 x 10 Inch Square, Unfilled, Triple Stitched, for Jewellery Stamping, Chasing and Engraving Support -
Leather Sand Bag, 8 x 8 Inch Square, Unfilled, Triple Stitched, for Jewellery Stamping, Chasing and Engraving Support -
Leather Sand Bag, 12 Inch Round, Unfilled, Triple Stitched, for Jewellery Stamping, Chasing and Engraving Support -
Leather Sand Bag, 8 Inch Round, Unfilled, Triple Stitched, for Jewellery Stamping, Chasing and Engraving Support -
Leather Sand Bag, 10 Inch Round, Unfilled, Triple Stitched, for Jewellery Stamping, Chasing and Engraving Support
The Toolsmith range of jewellery hammers and forming blocks for silversmiths, bench jewellers and metalsmiths: chasing, planishing and raising hammers, brass, nylon and Teflon mallets, and the forming tools that go with them, including dapping and doming sets, bench blocks, forming stakes, anvils and swage blocks.
Every order ships from UK stock with free UK delivery, and we aim to dispatch orders placed before 2pm UK time, Monday to Friday, the same working day.
Who these tools are for
Silversmiths, bench jewellers, jewellery students and hobbyists moving beyond a beginner kit.
Hammers and blocks by job
- Chasing hammers: a broad flat face for driving punches, stamps and chasing tools
- Planishing hammers: a polished face for smoothing and hardening a formed piece
- Raising hammers: for raising hollowware and bowls
- Brass, nylon & Teflon mallets: non-marring, for forming and shaping without marking the work
- Dapping & doming sets: graded half-spheres and punches for domes, cups and beads
- Bench blocks, stakes & anvils: hardened surfaces to strike on and shapes to form over
How to choose
Match the hammer to the job: a light chasing hammer for stamping and fine work, a heavier planishing hammer for sheet forming. For dapping, pick a set with punches graded in small steps, because big gaps cause flat spots on domes. Always work on a true, hardened bench block; a soft surface absorbs the strike.
Frequently asked questions
Chasing hammer or planishing hammer: what's the difference?
Chasing hammers have a broad flat face for driving punches and stamps. Planishing hammers have a polished face designed to leave a smooth, slightly work-hardened surface on formed pieces.
Do I need brass or nylon mallets?
Yes, if you're shaping soft metal or setting stones where steel would mark the work. Nylon is softer than brass and suits plated or fine-finish pieces.
What size dapping set should I start with?
A set of around 10 to 18 punches covers most bench work: beads, rivets and small domes. Larger sets with a bigger block suit earrings and cuff components.
Do you dispatch the same day?
We aim to. Orders placed before 2pm UK time, Monday to Friday, are targeted for same-day dispatch; later orders are dispatched from the next working day. It is a target, not a guarantee. Most UK orders arrive 2-3 working days after dispatch.
Do you offer trade or bulk pricing?
Yes. Email info@toolsmithltd.co.uk with your requirements for trade and bulk pricing.
Buying guides
- How to Hold a Hammer at the Bench - UK Silversmith's Technique Guide
- Chasing, Repoussé & Forming Hammers: A UK Silversmith's Hammer Library
- Doming & Dapping: A UK Jeweller's Guide to Steel Punches and Forming Blocks
- Forming Stakes & Mini Anvils for Silversmiths: T-Stakes, Wheel Stakes & Micro-Forming
- Bench Blocks for Silversmiths: Rubber vs Steel (UK Guide)
Buying for a college, school or workshop? See Jewellery Colleges UK for trade accounts and bulk orders.
