Repousse Hammer – Metal Forming & Panel Beating Chasing Hammer 7.2oz

Description

This Eastwood Repousse Hammer (sometimes called a chasing hammer) is a really versatile tool for forming and raising shapes from sheet metal.

The word ‘repousse’ comes from the French verb meaning ‘to push back’ and it is one of the oldest metalsmithing techniques in the world. Sheet metal is supported in a bed of warm pitch and punches are struck against it to bend and stretch it from the reverse to raise a design.

1. Overall Length: Size: 255mm (10″)
2. Heads Diameter: 14mm and 25mm.
3. Weight: 205grm (8.8oz).
4. Suitable for directly striking metal sheets and wire on a Steel Block, Anvil, Stake or Sand bag to form complex curves and folded shapes.
5. The highly polished surfaces provides a large striking area and is slightly domed to prevent leaving marks on the metal.
6. The rounded end can be utilised to achieve a hammered texture.
7. The wooden handle is ergonomically shaped for comfortable repetitive hammering work assisting a natural hand position.