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Fretz HMR-2 Jewelers' Wide Raising Hammer

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Fretz HMR-2 Jewelers' Wide Raising Hammer

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Special Price $56.06 Regular Price $65.95
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The Fretz HMR-2 Wide Raising Hammer raises small vessels and planishes subtle concave shapes.

  • Head Weight 85 grams
  • Head Length 74 mm
  • Handle Length 220 mm (8.66")
  • Face Size 20 x 10 mm, rounded
  • Face Size 20 x 88 mm, rounded

Types of Metalsmithing Hammers

Hammer Basics

Fretz Mid-Size Hammers scaled-down versions of traditional silversmithing hammers, available in many of the same styles. Average head length is 75 mm. The classic shapes are great for planishing, embossing, raising, and more. They feature 420 stainless steel heads hardened to 50Rc and polished to a mirror-bright finish. The 220 mm (8.66”) long rosewood handles are shaped to provide perfect balance and control.,

Raising Hammer Used in conjunction with a raising stake to form sheet metal into bowls, vases, and other hollow forms. This hammer is used on the outside surface of the metal, with the sheet positioned on the raising stake at a slight