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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9 Inch Heavy Duty Large Double Ended Jewellery Making Forming Stake No 2, Hardened Steel, Synclastic and Anticlastic, Highly Polished -
Wooden Handle Metal Texturing Hammer, 12 Interchangeable Pattern Heads, Jewellery Making and Metalsmith Tool -
Steel Disc Cutter, 3 Wave/Zigzag Shape Punch, for Jewellery Making Stamping Blanks -
Nylon Hammer with Large Plastic Head, 12 cm Non-Marring Wedge Head, Metal Forming and Repousse Tool -
Micro Embossing Jewellers Forming Hammer, Silversmith Chasing Repousse Metal Work Tool with Wooden Handle -
Nylon Head Mallet, 1.25" Diameter, Wooden Handle, Multi-Purpose Jewellery Making Tool -
2" Steel Doming Dapping Block/ Die, Jewellery Making, Beading, Metal Shaping Tool -
2.5" Steel Doming Dapping Block/ Die, Metal Shaping Tool for Beads and Jewellery Making -
50 MM Bow and Flat Face Chasing Hammer, Jewellery Hobby Crafts Repousse Silversmith Tool with Wooden Handle -
4 Punch Curvilinear Triangle Steel Disc Cutter Set, 4 Sizes 15-22 mm, Jewellery And Crafts Making -
Premium Chasing Hammer with Bowed Face, 45mm Dome Head, 1.75" Diameter, Wood Handle, for Jewellery Making -
Heavy Duty Highly Polished Sinusoidal Jewellery Making Forming Stake, Small, 9 Inch, Chrome Finish -
Professional Steel Triangle Disc Cutter Set, 4 Pieces, 9-25mm Sizes, Jewellery Making Pattern Design Tools -
Non-Marring Hardwood Mallet — 1-1/8 Inch Flat Face, 1.5 oz, 8.75 Inch, Solid Wood -
Star Sparkle Steel Disc Cutters Set, 3 Punches, Metal Sheet Jewellery Making Tools -
Two Sided Embossing Jewellery Hammer, Silversmith Tool with 11mm and 14mm Domed Heads for Repousse, Wooden Handle -
Mini Multi-Shape Steel Disc Cutter Set, 8 Punch Tools for Metal Sheet, Jewellery Dapping Stamping Blanks -
32mm Flat Face Texturing and Forming Hammer for Metal, Jewellery and Metalworking Tool with Wooden Handle -
Mini Bowed and Cross Peen Silversmith Hammer, 115mm, Jewellery Making Crafts Repousse Tool -
Teflon Domed Pear Shaped Mallet, 12.7 cm Head, Forming Dapping Repousse Hammer -
4 Petal Flower Shape, Steel Disc Cutter Set, Jewellery Forming and Stamping Blanks -
Dual Sided Texturing Hammer with Stripe and Weave Patterns, Metal Smithing Tool for Jewellery Crafts and Repousse Work -
Professional Steel Teardrop Disc Cutter Set, 4 Sizes 10-33mm, Jewellery Making Pattern Tools, Metal Punch for Crafting -
Rounded Planishing Hammer with Wood Handle, 10 Inch, Large-Scale Metalwork Jewellery Crafts Repoussé Tool
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.
