Flat Steel Dapping Block/ Plate, Hardened Steel, Jewellery Making Tool with 14 Half Spheres, 125mm x 65mm x 25mm
For jewellers and silversmiths who regularly form domes in sheet metal, this flat dapping block provides a stable base for hammer work. Its solid, rectangular form stays planted on the bench, ensuring consistent results across all 14 half-sphere cavities without needing to be mounted.
Key features
- Solid hardened steel block with a flat, rectangular profile for stability.
- Fourteen polished half-sphere cavities in a range of graduated sizes.
- Machined top surface with two rows of depressions for clear access.
- Heavy-duty construction resists movement on the bench during hammer blows.
- Allows for consistent doming of non-ferrous metals like silver and copper.
Who it's for
An essential tool for bench jewellers, silversmiths, and metalsmiths in the UK who regularly shape and dome metal sheet. Also suitable for craftspeople and model makers requiring a reliable block for forming small metal components.
Specifications
- Material: Hardened Steel
- Dimensions: 125mm x 65mm x 25mm
- Cavities: 14 half-spheres
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Is this the right tool for you?
Best for
- UK bench jewellers forming domes in sheet metal
- Silversmiths shaping non-ferrous metals like silver and copper
- Metalsmiths requiring a stable base for hammer work
- Craftspeople and model makers forming small metal components
Not for
- Forming domes in hardened ferrous metals
- General purpose hammering or striking other tools
- Customers seeking a complete dapping punch and block set
How this compares
| Flat Steel Dapping Block/... | Alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Hardened steel | Unhardened mild steel or cast iron |
| Stability | Solid, rectangular form stays planted on the bench | Lighter, less stable blocks requiring external mounting |
| Cavities | Fourteen polished half-sphere cavities, graduated sizes | Fewer, unpolished, or inconsistently sized depressions |