9 Inch Heavy Duty Large Double Ended Jewellery Making Forming Stake No 3, Hardened Steel, Synclastic and Anticlastic, Highly Polished
For silversmiths and jewellers raising complex holloware, this heavy-duty No. 3 forming stake provides distinct synclastic and anticlastic curvatures. Its hardened, polished steel form allows for shaping precious metal without transferring tool marks, ensuring a clean surface for finishing.
Key features
- Double-ended design features both synclastic and anticlastic forming surfaces.
- Machined from hardened steel and highly polished to prevent marking precious metals.
- Central hexagonal shank provides a secure, non-slip grip in a vice or stake holder.
- No. 3 profile offers specific curvatures for advanced metalwork and forming.
- Measures 9 inches in total length for substantial forming work.
Who it's for
An essential tool for UK silversmiths building a comprehensive stake set for holloware and sculptural work. Also suited for jewellery makers and metal artists engaged in advanced raising and forming techniques who require this specific profile.
Specifications
- Material: Hardened steel
- Overall Length: 9 inches (approx. 228mm)
- Profile: No. 3 Synclastic & Anticlastic
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Is this the right tool for you?
Best for
- UK silversmiths raising complex holloware
- Jewellery makers performing advanced metal forming
- Metal artists requiring specific synclastic and anticlastic profiles
- Professionals building a comprehensive stake set for sculptural work
Not for
- General purpose sheet metal forming
- Beginners without experience in advanced raising techniques
- Working with non-precious metals where surface finish is not critical
How this compares
| 9 Inch Heavy Duty... | Alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Hardened steel | Unhardened or mild steel |
| Surface Finish | Highly polished to prevent marking precious metals | Ground or unpolished finish, prone to marking |
| Curvature Profile | Specific No. 3 synclastic and anticlastic forms | Generic or less defined curvatures, often single-ended |
| Shank Design | Central hexagonal shank for secure vice grip | Round or unshaped shank, less secure in a vice |