Think about it. As a jeweler, you most likely use a hammer every single day - for a variety of tasks. It's a must-have tool that you reach for frequently on your bench. If you're looking to add to your collection or identify which hammer is right for your task, we've created the handy list below:
What's your favorite to-go tool at the bench? Share with us below. And we'd love to know what types of articles you'd like to see more of here on Benchjeweler.com, so share those thoughts as well!
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 Chasing |
Chasing, chiseling, riveting or peening, also known as repoussé |
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 Ball Peen |
Flattening, shaping, and removing dents |
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 Goldsmith |
Riveting, shaping, forming and working on ring sizing |
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 Riveting |
Forming and riveting |
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 Texturing |
Striking texture |
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 Embossing |
When driven against the inner walls of raised work, the embossing hammer can elevate positions of the surface. It can also be used for planishing |
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 Planishing |
Hardening metal, smoothing out imperfections & finishing surfaces of pieces that have been raised - flatten, smooth, polish |
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 Raising |
Creating a seamless form without thinning the metal |
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What's your favorite to-go tool at the bench? Share with us below. And we'd love to know what types of articles you'd like to see more of here on Benchjeweler.com, so share those thoughts as well!