Dome Chasing Hammer for Jewellery Making, 38mm Bowed Face, 1-1/2" Diameter, Premium Steel Head with Wooden Handle
For silversmiths and jewellers shaping medium-to-large scale work, this chasing hammer offers excellent surface coverage. The 38mm bowed face is ideal for repoussé and forming, whilst the ball peen handles texturing, making it a versatile bench standard.
Key features
- A large, 38mm bowed face with a highly polished surface for smooth, mark-free metal forming.
- Features a small, polished ball peen on the opposite side for riveting and creating decorative textures.
- The solid steel head is securely mounted to provide a confident, balanced strike.
- A smooth, turned wooden handle offers a comfortable grip and helps absorb vibration.
Who it's for
A core tool for bench jewellers, silversmiths, and coppersmiths engaged in chasing and repoussé work. It is also favoured by metal artists who require controlled shaping of sheet metal.
Specifications
- Face Diameter: 38mm (1-1/2")
- Head Material: Steel
- Handle Material: Wood
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Is this the right tool for you?
Best for
- UK silversmiths forming medium to large jewellery pieces
- Bench jewellers performing chasing and repoussé work
- Metal artists shaping sheet metal with control
- Coppersmiths creating textured surfaces
Not for
- Striking hardened steel or other robust materials
- Fine detail work on miniature components
- General purpose carpentry or construction tasks
How this compares
| Dome Chasing Hammer for... | Alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Face Diameter | 38mm (1-1/2") bowed face | Smaller 25mm or flat faces, limiting surface coverage |
| Head Material | Premium steel head | Lower grade steel or softer alloys prone to denting |
| Face Finish | Highly polished for mark-free forming | Unpolished or roughly finished faces requiring rework |
| Handle Comfort | Smooth, turned wooden handle for vibration absorption | Unfinished or plastic handles offering less comfort and shock absorption |