Planishing Hammer 16 oz, Chasing Jewellery Making Tool, Wire Forming Repousse Craft Hammer with Wooden Handle
For silversmiths and jewellers needing to move heavier gauge metal, this 16oz planishing hammer delivers the required weight for efficient forming. It's built for planishing, chasing, and repoussé work, letting the hammer's mass do the work to reduce user fatigue.
Key features
- Features one flat, circular face for planishing and one narrower, rectangular face for shaping.
- The 16oz (454g) head delivers the mass needed to form heavier gauge sheet and wire.
- Faces are polished steel to help produce a smooth, uniform finish on your work.
- Fitted with a straight-grained wooden handle for balance and shock absorption during use.
- All stock is held in the UK, available for same-day dispatch.
Who it's for
A core tool for UK bench jewellers, silversmiths, and metalsmiths undertaking raising, forming, and repoussé work. Also suitable for craft workers and armourers who require a heavier hammer for shaping copper, brass, and silver.
Specifications
- Head Weight: 16oz (454g)
- Head Material: Steel
- Handle Material: Wood
Free UK delivery · Same-day dispatch before 2pm · 30-day returns
Is this the right tool for you?
Best for
- UK bench jewellers forming heavier gauge sheet metal
- Silversmiths undertaking raising and repoussé work
- Metalsmiths performing chasing and shaping tasks
- Craft workers shaping copper, brass, and silver
Not for
- Delicate jewellery work requiring lighter tools
- General carpentry or striking nails
- Shaping very thin or fine gauge wire
- Work requiring a different hammer type such as a riveting hammer
How this compares
| Planishing Hammer 16 oz,... | Alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Head Weight | 16oz (454g) for effective forming of heavier gauge metal | Lighter 8oz-12oz (227g-340g) suitable for finer work |
| Face Finish | Polished steel faces for a smooth, uniform finish | Unpolished or rougher faces requiring user preparation |
| Handle Material | Straight-grained wooden handle for balance and shock absorption | Basic wooden or synthetic handle, less ergonomic |
| Stock Location | UK stock for same-day dispatch | Overseas stock, extended delivery timeframe |