9 Inch Heavy Duty Double Ended Jewellery Making Forming Stake No 5, Hardened Steel, Synclastic and Anticlastic, Highly Polished
For silversmiths and jewellers forming complex curves in sheet metal. This heavy-duty No. 5 stake provides the specific synclastic and anticlastic profiles needed for raising holloware, bracelets, and other domed forms. An essential tool for expanding your forming capabilities.
Key features
- Solid hardened steel construction for durability and resistance to deformation.
- Central hexagonal block allows for secure mounting in a bench vice.
- Double-ended design provides two identical No. 5 synclastic and anticlastic profiles.
- Highly polished working surfaces ensure smooth, mark-free forming on precious metals.
Who it's for
A core tool for UK silversmiths, bench jewellers, and metalsmiths producing holloware or sculptural forms. Also suited for armourers and restorers working with sheet metal.
Specifications
- Material: Hardened Steel
- Overall Length: 9 inches (approx. 228mm)
- Profile: No. 5
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Is this the right tool for you?
Best for
- UK silversmiths forming complex curves in sheet metal
- Bench jewellers raising holloware and domed forms
- Metalsmiths creating sculptural jewellery pieces
- Armourers and restorers working with sheet metal
Not for
- General hammering or striking tasks
- Shaping very small or intricate components
- Forming flat sheet metal without curves
- Light-duty or occasional hobby use
How this compares
| 9 Inch Heavy Duty... | Alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Hardened Steel | Mild steel or unhardened tool steel |
| Working Surface Finish | Highly polished | Unpolished or roughly ground, requiring user finishing |
| Profile Design | Double-ended No. 5 synclastic and anticlastic profiles | Single-ended or basic curved profile |
| Construction and Mounting | Solid hardened steel construction, central hexagonal block for secure bench vice mounting | Hollow construction, basic tang for less secure mounting |