Steel Bench Block with Wooden Base, 4 Inch x 4 Inch, Jewellery Making Forging and Dapping Tool
For jewellers and silversmiths needing a solid striking surface, this 4" x 4" steel bench block delivers the required resistance for clean work. Its hardened face ensures your hammer's force is transferred directly into the workpiece, not absorbed by the bench.
Key features
- A solid, 4" × 4" hardened steel block provides a non-yielding work surface.
- Sits on a solid wooden base designed to absorb vibration and reduce noise.
- The wooden base raises the steel block to protect your benchtop from marking.
- The top face has a smooth, non-polished finish suitable for a range of metalwork.
- All our tools are UK-stocked and ready for immediate dispatch.
Who it's for
An essential tool for UK bench jewellers, silversmiths, and metalworkers engaged in stamping, dapping, and riveting. Also favoured by craftspeople and hobbyists who require a durable, compact striking surface for their work.
Specifications
- Material: Hardened steel block, wooden base
- Dimensions: 4" × 4" (101.6mm × 101.6mm)
Free UK delivery · Same-day dispatch before 2pm · 30-day returns
Is this the right tool for you?
Best for
- UK bench jewellers stamping and dapping precious metals
- Silversmiths riveting and shaping silver components
- Metalworkers requiring a compact, non-yielding striking surface
- Craftspeople needing a durable block for light forging
Not for
- Heavy industrial forging applications
- Work requiring a mirror-polished striking surface
- Direct use on delicate benchtops without its wooden base
How this compares
| Steel Bench Block with... | Alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Material composition | Hardened steel block with solid wooden base | Unhardened mild steel block, often without a dedicated base |
| Benchtop protection and noise reduction | Wooden base absorbs vibration, reduces noise, and protects the benchtop | No base, or basic rubber feet offering limited vibration dampening |
| Stock and dispatch | UK-stocked for immediate dispatch | Overseas supplier, resulting in longer delivery lead times |
| Striking surface finish | Smooth, non-polished finish suitable for general metalwork | Rough cast or highly polished surface requiring specific care |