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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Style 2 Anticlastic Raising Cross Peen Hammer for Jewellery Craft and Repoussée, 10"" -
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 -
20 Pieces Interchangeable Nylon & Steel Heads Hammer Set, Forming Shaping Precision Jewellery Craft Tool with Wooden Handle -
Heavy Duty Highly Polished Medium Jewellery Making Forming Sinusoidal Stake, Hardened Steel 11.5 Inches -
Metal Texturing Hammer Set with 18 Interchangeable Face Patterns, Wooden Handle, Repousse Jewellery Making Tool -
Spring Loaded Planishing Press, Bench Tool for Flattening Metals Bangles Wires, Metal Working Press -
Steel Disc Cutter Set, 9 Geometric Shapes, 7-21mm, Jewellery Design Pattern Making Tool -
Anticlastic Raising Cross Peen Hammer, Curved Head, for Jewellery and Repoussee, 10"" -
38 MM Bow and Flat Face Chasing Hammer for Jewellery Hobby Crafts Repousse Silversmith -
Steel Doming Block, 3 x 3 inches, Dapping Tool for Metal Shaping and Jewellery Making, 4.25-54 mm -
Grooving Hammer with 90 Degree Head, Silversmith Repousse Jewellers Tool, Wooden Handle -
Planishing and Grooving Combination Hammer, Silversmith Repousse Jewellers Tool, 12"" Length, Professional Style -
6 in 1 Texture Hammer with Interchangeable Heads, Round Multi-Pattern Metal Forming Tool with Wood Handle -
Multi-Purpose Hammer with 5 Interchangeable Faces, Plastic Copper Rubber Brass Mallet, Jewellery Making Tool, Wooden Handle -
Heavy Duty Brass Hammer Mallet with Steel Handle, 2 LB, Jewellers Silversmith Dapping Tool -
Texturing Hammer with Wooden Handle, Narrow Stripe and Dimples Pattern, Metal Jewellery Making and Designing Tool -
Chasing Hammer Jewellery Tool, 32mm Dome Head, Metal Silversmith Repousse Hammer with Wood Handle
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.
