9 Inch Heavy Duty Large Double Ended Jewellery Making Forming Stake No 2, Hardened Steel, Synclastic and Anticlastic, Highly Polished
For silversmiths and jewellers shaping complex curves in sheet metal. This heavy-duty, double-ended forming stake provides both synclastic and anticlastic profiles for raising holloware and forming sculptural pieces without marking the surface of your work.
Key features
- Double-ended design features both synclastic (concave) and anticlastic (convex) profiles.
- Highly polished working surfaces contact precious metals cleanly, preventing tool marks.
- Machined from hardened steel for durability and resistance to deformation under the hammer.
- Central hexagonal block ensures a secure, non-slip mount in a vice or stake holder.
- The No. 2 profile provides a specific series of graduated curves for detailed forming work.
Who it's for
A core tool for UK silversmiths, jewellery makers, and metal artists engaged in raising, forming holloware, or sculptural work. Also suitable for apprentices and students building a comprehensive set of bench stakes for their workshop.
Specifications
- Material: Hardened Steel
- Overall Length: 9" (approx. 228mm)
- Profile: No. 2 Synclastic & Anticlastic
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Is this the right tool for you?
Best for
- UK silversmiths shaping complex sheet metal curves
- Jewellery makers raising holloware and forming sculptural pieces
- Metal artists requiring precise synclastic and anticlastic profiles
- Apprentices and students building a comprehensive bench stake set
Not for
- General purpose hammering or striking
- Cutting or piercing sheet metal
- Working with industrial-grade ferrous metals
- Simple flat sheet metal forming
How this compares
| 9 Inch Heavy Duty... | Alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Hardened steel for durability and deformation resistance | Untreated mild steel, prone to deforming under heavy use |
| Working Surface | Highly polished to prevent marking precious metals | Rough-machined or unpolished, likely to leave tool marks |
| Profile Versatility | Double-ended with specific No. 2 synclastic and anticlastic curves | Single-ended with basic or less defined profiles |
| Mounting Stability | Central hexagonal block ensures secure, non-slip vice mounting | Round or square shank, less stable and prone to slipping in a vice |