9 Inch Heavy Duty Hardened Steel Double Ended Jewellery Making Forming Stake No 8, Synclastic and Anticlastic, Highly Polished
For silversmiths and jewellers forming complex holloware, this double-ended No. 8 stake provides the specific synclastic and anticlastic profiles required for advanced raised work. Its hardened, polished steel construction allows for clean shaping of precious metals without transferring tool marks, ensuring a cleaner finishing process.
Key features
- Forged from hardened steel and polished to a mirror finish to prevent marking precious metals.
- Double-ended design offers both synclastic and anticlastic curves in a single tool.
- Features the specific No. 8 profile for creating defined curve geometries in sheet metal.
- Hexagonal central block provides a secure, non-slip grip in a bench vice or stake holder.
Who it's for
A core tool for UK silversmiths and jewellery makers engaged in forming holloware, bracelets, or other complex curved pieces. This UK-stocked stake is also suitable for metalsmiths and armourers requiring specific profiles for shaping non-ferrous sheet metal.
Specifications
- Material: Hardened steel
- Overall Length: 9 inches (approx. 228mm)
- Profile: No. 8
- Finish: Highly polished
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Is this the right tool for you?
Best for
- UK silversmiths forming complex holloware
- Jewellers shaping precious metals without marking
- Metalsmiths requiring specific synclastic and anticlastic profiles
- Armourers working with non-ferrous sheet metal
Not for
- Basic flattening or general hammering tasks
- Shaping ferrous metals or heavy gauge steel
- Beginners without experience in advanced forming
How this compares
| 9 Inch Heavy Duty... | Alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Forged from hardened steel | Unhardened mild steel or cast iron |
| Surface Finish | Highly polished mirror finish to prevent marking | Rough or unpolished finish requiring extensive prep |
| Profile Design | Double-ended No. 8 synclastic and anticlastic curves | Single-profile or basic curve, limited versatility |
| Grip Security | Hexagonal central block for secure vice grip | Round shank prone to slipping in a vice |