Premium Chasing Hammer with Bowed Face, 45mm Dome Head, 1.75" Diameter, Wood Handle, for Jewellery Making
For silversmiths and jewellers tackling large-scale repoussé and chasing, this hammer offers efficient metal movement across broad surfaces. The oversized 45mm bowed face covers more area per strike, ideal for forming holloware or raising larger decorative pieces from sheet metal.
Key features
- Features an oversized 45mm (1.75") diameter bowed face for broad surface work.
- Fitted with a small ball-pein head on the opposite face for finer detailing.
- Both faces are highly polished to a mirror finish to prevent marring your work.
- Mounted on a smooth, straight-grained wood handle for balance and control.
- The convex face shape allows for smooth, graduated metal flow with each blow.
Who it's for
A specialist tool for UK silversmiths, holloware makers, and bench jewellers engaged in raising and forming larger metalwork. It is particularly suited to artists and craftspeople creating bowls, vessels, and large-scale repoussé panels where even texturing is paramount.
Specifications
- Face Diameter: 45mm (1.75")
- Head Material: Polished Steel
- Handle Material: Wood
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Is this the right tool for you?
Best for
- UK silversmiths forming large-scale repoussé
- Holloware makers raising bowls and vessels
- Bench jewellers shaping broad sheet metal surfaces
- Craftspeople creating large decorative panels with even texture
Not for
- Fine detail work requiring a smaller face
- General purpose hammering or striking hardened steel
- Delicate jewellery tasks on small components
How this compares
| Premium Chasing Hammer with... | Alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Face Diameter | Oversized 45mm (1.75") bowed face | Standard 25-30mm flat or slightly domed face |
| Face Finish | Highly polished mirror finish to prevent marring | Standard polished or unpolished finish, prone to marking work |
| Handle Material | Smooth, straight-grained wood for balance and control | Basic hardwood or synthetic handle, less ergonomic |
| Primary Face Shape | Convex bowed face for smooth, graduated metal flow | Flat or slightly domed face for direct, localised impact |