38 MM Bow and Flat Face Chasing Hammer for Jewellery Hobby Crafts Repousse Silversmith
For silversmiths and jewellers tackling larger repoussé and chasing projects who need to move metal efficiently. This 38mm chasing hammer provides excellent coverage with its broad, bowed face, whilst the opposite flat face is ideal for general forming and planishing tasks in the workshop.
Key features
- Dual-faced steel head with a large 38mm bow face and a smaller flat face.
- Gently domed bow face is designed for broad-surface chasing and texturing.
- Circular flat face provides a surface for planishing and general metal forming.
- Smooth, turned hardwood handle is shaped for a balanced and comfortable grip.
- Securely wedged head-to-handle connection for durability during use.
Who it's for
A valuable tool for UK silversmiths, jewellers, and coppersmiths engaged in medium to large-scale chasing and repoussé. Also suitable for metalworking hobbyists and craftspeople forming decorative sheet metal items.
Specifications
- Head Material: Steel
- Handle Material: Hardwood
- Face Diameter: 38mm (Bow Face)
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Is this the right tool for you?
Best for
- UK silversmiths undertaking medium to large-scale repoussé
- Jewellers requiring efficient metal movement on broader surfaces
- Coppersmiths engaged in decorative sheet metal forming
- Metalworking hobbyists needing a versatile forming hammer
Not for
- Fine detail chasing work requiring a smaller face diameter
- Heavy-duty striking or demolition tasks
- Working with hardened steel or very thick gauge metals
How this compares
| 38 MM Bow and... | Alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Head Material | Steel | Unspecified or lower grade metal alloys |
| Handle Material | Smooth, turned hardwood | Basic or unshaped plastic/softwood |
| Bow Face Diameter | 38mm for broad coverage | Smaller diameter, less efficient for large areas |
| Head-to-Handle Connection | Securely wedged for durability | Glued or loosely fitted, prone to loosening |