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Fretz Maker® MKR-3 Mid-Size Narrow Raising Hammer

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Fretz Maker® MKR-3 Mid-Size Narrow Raising Hammer

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Special Price $42.46 Regular Price $49.95
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The Fretz MKR-3 Mid-Size Maker® Narrow Raising Hammer raises hollow forms and planishes extreme concave shapes. Imparts an oblong-shaped texture.

  • Head Weight 90.2 grams
  • Head Length 75 mm
  • Handle Length 240 mm (9.5")
  • Face Size 8 x 24 mm, rounded
  • Face Size 10 x 24 mm, rounded

Types of Metalsmithing Hammers

Hammer Basics

Fretz Mid-Size Maker® Hammers are a lower cost alternative to the original line of high-end Fretz hammers. Average head length is 65 mm. The classic shapes are great for planishing, embossing, raising, and more. They feature 420 stainless steel heads polished to a bright finish and 240 mm (9.5”) long North American Ash handles.

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