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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5-Piece Multi-Shape Steel Disc Cutter Set, Large Jewellery Cutting and Stamping Blank Tool -
9 Inch Heavy Duty Large Double Ended Jewellery Making Forming Stake No 1, Hardened Steel, Synclastic and Anticlastic, Highly Polished -
Round Full Dome and Bowed Face Embossing Hammer, 16 oz, Repousse Silver Metal Smith, 11-3/4 Inch -
Planishing Hammer 16 oz, Chasing Jewellery Making Tool, Wire Forming Repousse Craft Hammer with Wooden Handle -
25mm German Style Bow Face Chasing Hammer, Ball Peen Planishing Repousse Metal Work Tool with Wooden Handle -
6 Pieces Flower Shape Steel Disc Cutter Set, 7-22 mm, for Jewellery Making -
Goldsmith Flat and Cross Peen Hammer, Silversmith Jewellery Making Repousse Tool with Wooden Handle -
1 x Mini Flat Steel Dapping Block/ Plate with 8 Full Half Spheres for Jewellery Crafts, 3-1/2” L x 2” W x 1” H -
Steel Bracelet Forming Die Set, 10 Pieces, Jewellery Making Tools with Domed and Flat Dies, Bangle Making Kit, Comes with Nylon Forming Hammer -
Dual Sided Texturing Hammer for Jewellery Making, Metal Smithing Tool with Wooden Handle, Thin Circles and Speckles Pattern, Repousse Craft Tool -
Miniature Stake Set for Jewellery Making, 10 Piece Metal Forming Tools for Designing and Repousse Work -
Ball Peen Hammer, 6 oz/ 170g, Metal Working Tool for Jewellery Making and Crafts, Wooden Handle -
Unique Square Head Stamping Hammer, 1.75 LB, Jewellery Making Forming Tool, 8" Length Mallet -
22mm German Style Bow Face Ball Peen Chasing Hammer with Wood Handle, Metal Planishing Repousse Tool for Metalwork -
Nylon Head Mallet, 2" Diameter, Wooden Handle, Multi-Purpose Jewellery Making Tool -
28mm Dome Face Chasing Hammer for Jewellery Making, Silversmiths Hammer with Wooden Handle, 1-1/8 Inch -
Metalworking Hammer with Bullseye Pattern, Round Texturing Head, Jewellery Making Tool -
Nylon Head Mallet, 1.75" Diameter, Wooden Handle, Multi-Purpose Jewellery Making Tool -
Jeweller's Planishing Hammer with Nylon Head, Jewellery Making Repousse Tool with 9 Interchangeable Tips, Wooden Handle -
Professional Oval Steel Disc Cutter Set, 7 Sizes 4-16 mm, Jewellery Making Tools -
Grooving Cross Peen Hammer, Thick Edged Silversmith Repousse Jewellers Tool with Wooden Handle -
Narrow Oval Steel Disc Cutter, 2 Punch Design, 2-1/4" x 5/8" and 2" x 9/16", Metal Sheet Jewellery Tool -
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
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.
