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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Locksmith Hammer with Wooden Handle, Octagonal and Rectangular Faces, Silversmith Repousse Jewellers Tool -
9 Inch Heavy Duty Highly Polished Large Double Ended Jewellery Making Forming Stake No 6, Hardened Steel, Synclastic and Anticlastic -
Heavy Duty Solid Steel Doming Bench Block, 6" x 4" x 3/4", Extra Large Jewelry Forging Dapping Block -
Big Oval Shape Steel Disc Cutter, 2-Punch Metal Sheet Jewellery Making Tool -
Heavy Duty Polished Double Ended Sinusoidal Stake, Jewellery Forming Anticlastic Tool -
Chasing Hammer Jewellery Tool, 28mm Flat Face, Wood Handle, Repousse Silversmith Hammer, 1.10 Inch -
Ball Peen Chasing Hammer, 4 oz, Jewellery Making Forming Repousse Crafts Tool, Wooden Handle -
Star Shape Wood Dapping Block, Jewellery Metal Forming Shaping Tool, 7 Sizes, Wooden -
9 Assorted Shapes Steel Disc Cutter Set, for Jewellery Making, Pattern Cutting, Punching Tool -
Y-Shaped Steel Disc Cutter Set, 3 Sizes, Jewellery Forming Stamping Blanks Tool -
Dead Blow Teflon Jewellery Hammer, 44 x 98 mm Head, Wooden Handle, Forming and Shaping Mallet -
9 Inch Heavy Duty Double Ended Jewellery Making Forming Stake No 5, Hardened Steel, Synclastic and Anticlastic, Highly Polished -
Ball Peen Hammer, 4 oz/ 113g, Metal Working Tool for Jewellery Making and Crafts, Wooden Handle -
All Steel Riveting Bench Hammer, Metalworking Forming Texturing Chisel Tool, 2-1/2" x 0.40" Head -
Ball Peen Hammer, 8 oz/ 227g, Metal Working Tool for Jewellery Making and Crafts, Wooden Handle -
Nylon Head Mallet, 1.50" Diameter, Wooden Handle, Multi-Purpose Jewelry Making Tool -
Dome Chasing Hammer for Jewellery Making, 38mm Bowed Face, 1-1/2" Diameter, Premium Steel Head with Wooden Handle -
Dual Head Dapping Hammer, Interchangeable Steel and Nylon Tips, Jewellery Making Tool, Used for Flattening, Spreading & Hardening -
Dual Sided Texturing Hammer with Wide Circles and Dots, Metal Smithing Jewellery Tool for Repousse Work, Wooden Handle -
Jewellery Chasing Hammer with 25mm Flat Face, Wooden Handle, Silversmith Repousse Hobby Tool -
Jewellery Forming Hammer, Silversmith Chasing Repousse Tool, Metal Working Embossing Mallet -
Ball Peen Dome Faced Chasing Hammer, 25mm, Metal Repousse Work Tool with Wooden Handle -
7-Piece Bone Shape Steel Disc Cutter Set, Jewellery Dapping Forming Stamping Tool, Metal Blanks -
Wooden Doming Dapping Punches Set, 24 Pieces, Jewellery Crafts Repair Tools, 2.7-24.5mm
The Toolsmith range of jewellery hammers and forming blocks for silversmiths, bench jewellers and metalsmiths. Chasing hammers, planishing hammers, raising hammers, rivet hammers, brass and nylon mallets, plus the forming blocks that go with them - dapping and doming sets, bench blocks, steel anvils, doming punches and swage blocks.
This is the heart of metalsmithing: the kit that shapes, hardens, textures and planishes. Every piece stocked is chosen for bench use at working-studio standard, UK-warehoused, same-day dispatch before 2pm. Free UK delivery, 30-day returns on unused tools.
Who buys from this range
Working silversmiths, bench jewellers, blacksmiths, jewellery students and serious hobbyists moving beyond a beginner kit. Also popular with armourers, prop makers and metalsmithing classes.
Hammers and blocks by job
- Chasing hammers: weighted head, shock-absorbing handle - for chasing, stamping and punch work
- Planishing hammers: polished domed face - for smoothing and hardening a raised form
- Raising hammers: cross-pein heads for hollowware and bowl raising
- Brass and nylon mallets: non-marring, for setting rivets, forming round stock, seating stones
- Dapping/doming sets: graded half-spheres for forming domes, cups, beads
- Bench blocks & anvils: hardened steel, flat and true - the surface every other strike lands on
How to choose
Match the hammer weight to the stock: light chasing hammers (around 100-120g) for stamping and fine work, heavier planishers (170g+) for silver sheet forming. For dapping, pick a set with punches graded in small steps - gaps cause flat spots on domes. Always work on a true, hardened bench block; a soft surface absorbs the strike and doubles your workload.
Frequently asked questions
Chasing hammer vs. planishing hammer - what's the difference?
Chasing hammers have a flat, weighted face for driving punches and stamps. Planishing hammers have a polished domed face designed to leave a smooth, slightly work-hardened surface on raised forms.
Do I need brass or nylon mallets?
Yes, if you're riveting, setting stones or shaping soft metal where steel would mark the work. A brass head grips without marring; nylon is softer still for plated or fine-finish pieces.
What size dapping set should I start with?
A 10-18 punch set covers most bench work - beads, rivets, small domes. Step up to a 24+ piece set with a bigger block if you're making earrings, spinner rings or cuff components.
Do you dispatch the same day?
Yes - orders placed before 2pm UK weekdays ship the same working day.
Do you offer trade pricing?
Yes - email info@toolsmithltd.co.uk with your requirements.
