9 inch double ended forming stake No 3, a hexagonal steel centre with stepped concave flutes on each end and flat tips

9 Inch Heavy Duty Large Double Ended Jewellery Making Forming Stake No 3, Hardened Steel, Synclastic and Anticlastic, Highly Polished

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9 inch double ended forming stake No 3, a hexagonal steel centre with stepped concave flutes on each end and flat tips
SKU: ZB-47GO-LLBG

9 Inch Heavy Duty Large Double Ended Jewellery Making Forming Stake No 3, Hardened Steel, Synclastic and Anticlastic, Highly Polished

£29.99
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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

Free UK delivery · Same-day dispatch target for orders before 2pm Mon–Fri · 30-day returns

Specifications
Material Hardened steel
Dimensions 229mm (9 inch) length
Approx. shipping weight Approx. 600g
Finish Polished double-ended stake
What's included 1× large forming stake
Compatibility Bangle, ring and bowl forming; heavy gauge sheet

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

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