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ITN PH265 - The Classic Double Square Head Forming / Planishing Square Hammer has an Old-World European design that is still used today by Jewelers, Watchmakers and other Craftspeople.
The Double Square Head Forming / Planishing Hammer has 2-Flat Square Faces for striking chasing tools or polishing metal.. Polished tool steel head mounted in a well balanced hardwood handle w/a comfortable, ergonomic postal grip is smooth to the touch. The hammer head is forged-tempered and high polished steel w/ 1/2" Flat Square Striking Surface.
The Double Square Head Forming / Planishing Hammer is commonly used by Jewelers, is perfect for light weight gold, gold filled, silver, copper and brass metal sheet or hardening or soft wire, texturing metal, jewelry making and metalsmithing etc. Flat round face head is used to planishing, flatten, dent, mark, shape, bend metal and form objects or to strike chasing tools. Other uses are to work out dings, dents and imperfections in metal (Not for auto body repair, but could be used for auto restoration metal trim straightening). The hammer is perfectly used with a steel bench block / anvil or staking tools. When used properly - the ergonomic design and weight of the head, rather than the muscles in your arm and hand, drives the downward motion of this tool. ed/hb
Approximate measurements:
Flat Square Striking Surface: 1/2"
Head: 4" Length Across
Handle: 10.5" Length
Head weighs: Weight: 6 oz.
This is a more popular style with European Silversmiths and preferred by Jewelers worldwide. Other industries that use the Forming/Planishing Hammer are Watchmakers, Metal-Smith, Goldsmith, Blacksmiths, Silversmiths, Gunsmith's bench, Craftsman, Planishing, Model Maker, Hobbyists, Metal, Artisans and Renaissance Artists. Other Name: Forming Hammer or Planishing Hammer A square hammer designed for flattening, shaping, smoothing and finishing surfaces. ed/hb
NOTE:Finish may vary from pictured due to materials available at the time of manufacture and resolution setting on your monitor. Finish will vary and Head mounting will vary! We will send one at random.
All weights and measurements are approximate.
WARNIINGS!
Always ensure that you and persons in the vicinity wear approved eye protection.
Do not use a Forming/Planishing Square Hammer for both purposes, as chasing will mar the surface of your hammer and transfer onto your metal.
Do not use on nails or in any kind of construction or building work. This is not a Framing Hammer!
Safety Info:
California proposition 65 warning - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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