Grooved Swage Block for Metal Shaping and Jewellery Making, Steel Forming Block, Half Round, Rectangular, Square and V-Shapes
For jewellers and silversmiths forming wire or strip at the bench. This solid steel swage block provides multiple profiles in one compact tool, allowing you to shape metal directly with a hammer and replacing the need for several individual forming stakes.
Key features
- Combines half-round, rectangular, square, and V-groove profiles in one block.
- Milled from a solid steel block to withstand repeated hammer work.
- Compact, multi-sided design provides a stable base on the bench during use.
- Machined grooves ensure consistent and repeatable shaping of wire and strip.
- Suitable for forming gold, silver, copper, and other non-ferrous metals.
Who it's for
A core bench tool for UK jewellers, silversmiths, and metalsmiths who need to quickly produce profiled wire and strip. Also useful for model makers and craftspeople working with non-ferrous metals.
Specifications
Material: Steel
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Is this the right tool for you?
Best for
- UK jewellers shaping gold and silver wire at the bench
- Silversmiths forming non-ferrous metal strip
- Metalsmiths producing profiled wire and strip quickly
- Model makers working with copper and brass
Not for
- Shaping ferrous metals such as steel or iron
- Heavy industrial forming of large gauge materials
- Replacing a full set of individual forming stakes for specialist work
How this compares
| Grooved Swage Block for... | Alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Milled from a solid steel block | Cast iron or lower grade, softer steel |
| Profile Variety | Half-round, rectangular, square, and V-groove profiles | Limited to one or two basic profiles |
| Groove Finish | Machined grooves ensure consistent and repeatable shaping | Rough-cast or less precisely finished grooves |