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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Heavy Duty Rubber Bench Mat, Black, 12" x 12" x 1/4", Jewellery Surface Protection, Large Work Surface -
Ball Peen Chasing Hammer, 2 oz, Jewellery Making Forming Crafts Tool for Repousse, Wood Handle -
Big Size Star Shape Steel Disc Cutter, Metal Sheet Punch Tool, 2-Piece Jewellery Making Set -
Professional Moon Shape Steel Disc Cutter Set, 4 Sizes 9-21mm, Jewellery Making Pattern Tool with Multiple Crescent Templates for Metalwork Design -
9 Hole Multi Steel Disc Cutter Set, Jewellery Making Shapes, 1/2″ – 5/8″ Range, Assorted Pattern Templates -
Large Hardened Steel Dapping Block Plate for Jewellery Making, 27 Half Spheres, 130mm x 64mm x 19mm -
Double Ended Jeweller's Hammer Mallet with Plastic and Rubber Heads for Repousse Work -
Round Domed and Flat Faces Planishing Hammer, Silversmith Repousse Jewellers Tool, Wooden Handle, 12 Inch Length -
9 Inch Heavy Duty Large Double Ended Jewellery Making Forming Stake No 3, Hardened Steel, Synclastic and Anticlastic, Highly Polished -
Wedge and Cone Head Teflon Mallet Hammer, Non-Marring Jewellery Forming and Shaping Tool -
Jewellery Making Texturing Hammer, Narrow Head Design, Metal Forming Tool for Silversmithing and Repousse Work -
Metal Texturing Hammer with 12 Interchangeable Pattern Faces, Wooden Handle, Jewellery Making and Repousse Tool Set -
5 Hole Metal Punch Tool, Round Disc Cutter Set, 1.27-2.54 cm Sizes, Jewellery Making -
Heavy Duty Highly Polished Large Jewellery Making Forming Sinusoidal Stake, 16 Inch Hardened Steel -
1 x Heavy Duty Brass Doming Dapping Block, 2.0 Inch Metal Shaping Tool for Jewellery Making and Beading -
Texturing Hammer with Stars and Crosshatch Patterns, Metal Repousse Tool for Jewellery Crafts, Wooden Handle -
Flat Steel Dapping Block/ Plate, Hardened Steel, Jewellery Making Tool with 14 Half Spheres, 125mm x 65mm x 25mm -
32mm German Style Chasing Hammer, Ball Peen Planishing Repousse Metal Work Tool with Wooden Handle, Bow Face Design -
25mm Narrow and Flat Raising Chasing Hammer, Jewellery Repousse Silversmith Tool with Wooden Handle -
Texturing Hammers with Checkered and Wide Stripe Heads, Metal Jewellery Making Designing Tool, Repousse Hammer -
45mm Bow and Flat Face Chasing Hammer, Jewellery Crafts Hobby Repousse Silversmith Tool with Wooden Handle -
Metal Texturing Hammer with 9 Interchangeable Pattern Faces, Professional Metalworking Tool with Wood Handle -
Domed Teflon Hammer, Pear Shaped 5" Head, Mallet for Forming, Dapping, Shaping, Repousse -
Heavy Duty Highly Polished Medium Jewellery Making Forming Sinusoidal Stake, Hardened Steel 11.5 Inches
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.
