Quality 28mm Chasing Hammer Domed Face

Quality 28mm Chasing Hammer A chasing hammer is one of the most reached-for tools on a jewellery bench, and this domed-face version gives you a slightly different result than the flat-face model. The Quality 28mm Chasing Hammer Domed Face gives you two faces in one tool: a slightly domed face for flattening and forming metal, and a smaller round end for building up a hammered texture with repeated strikes. Both faces are polished smooth, so they won't transfer marks to your metal the way a rougher hammer face would. We've tested this one in the studio against jewellers hammers that cost a good deal more, and it holds its own for everyday bench work. One thing to keep in mind: this hammer is designed for precious metal only. Don't use it on steel, and don't use it with disc cutters or metal stamps, since that kind of impact will damage the polished faces over time. If you're ready to step up to a premium option later, the Fretz chasing hammer follows the same idea built to a higher spec. Worth knowing: The domed face gives a slightly softer forming action than a flat face, useful if you want to avoid sharp edges on your metal. Studio tested against pricier jewellers hammers and holds up to regular use.