9 Inch Heavy Duty Highly Polished Large Double Ended Jewellery Making Forming Stake No 6, Hardened Steel, Synclastic and Anticlastic
For silversmiths and jewellers forming complex synclastic and anticlastic curves in sheet metal. This heavy-duty No. 6 forming stake provides the specific profiles needed for raising vessels and other hollow forms, whilst its polished surface protects your workpiece from marks.
Key features
- Double-ended design offers multiple synclastic and anticlastic forming surfaces.
- Machined from hardened steel and polished to a high sheen to prevent marking precious metals.
- Central hexagonal shank provides a secure, non-slip grip in a bench vice.
- The No. 6 profile is ideal for creating medium-radius curves in holloware and jewellery.
- All our tools are UK-stocked for immediate availability.
Who it's for
An essential tool for UK silversmiths, artisan jewellers, and metalsmiths engaged in raising and forming holloware. Also suitable for armourers and restorers working with non-ferrous sheet metal who require a reliable forming stake.
Specifications
Material: Hardened steel
Profile: No. 6
Overall Length: 9 inches (approx. 228mm)
Shank Profile: Hexagonal
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Is this the right tool for you?
Best for
- UK silversmiths forming complex holloware
- Artisan jewellers creating synclastic and anticlastic curves
- Metalsmiths raising vessels from sheet metal
- Armourers shaping non-ferrous sheet metal
- Restorers working with precious metal forms
Not for
- General purpose hammering or flattening
- Cutting or piercing sheet metal
- Working with ferrous metals or steel
- Creating extremely fine or small details
How this compares
| 9 Inch Heavy Duty... | Alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Hardened steel | Mild steel or unhardened tool steel |
| Surface Finish | Highly polished to prevent marking precious metals | Unpolished or roughly finished, requiring user preparation |
| Design | Double-ended with multiple synclastic and anticlastic profiles | Single-ended with one profile |
| Bench Grip | Central hexagonal shank for secure vice grip | Round or tapered shank, prone to slipping |