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ITN PH260 - The Classic Chaser Hammer has an Old-World European design that is still used today by Jewelers, Watchmakers and other Craftspeople. The 1" double-sided Chasing Hammer is like getting two tools in one. This versatile Chasing Hammer has one large, Flat Face and Convex Face for striking chasing tools or polishing metal for peening, texturing and riveting. Polished DLB steel head mounted in a well-balanced hardwood handle w/a comfortable grip is smooth to the touch. The hammer head is forged-tempered and high polished steel. The Chasing Hammer is commonly used by Jewelers, is perfect for light weight gold, gold filled, silver, copper and brass metal sheet or hardening or soft wire, texturing metal, jewelry making and metal smiting etc. Flat head is used to planishing, flatten, dent, mark, shape, bend metal and form objects or to strike chasing tools. One advantage to having the curved face - slightly domed is to reduce surface marring from the hammer's edge when striking. The round convex face of this hammer is used for omnidirectional drawing, shaping, sculpting, flattening objects and striking chasing stakes. Other uses are to work out dings, dents and imperfections in metal (Not for auto body repair) but could be used for some stainless trim. The hammer is perfect used with a steel bench block/anvil or staking tools. When used properly - weight of the head, rather than the muscles in your arm and hand, drives the downward motion of this tool. This is a more popular style with European Silversmiths and preferred by Jewelers worldwide. ed/hb
Approximate Dimensions / Weight: Flat face: 1" diameter
Convex Face: 1" diameter
Head: 2-7/16" length
Handle: 9" length
Head and handle overall length: 10"
Weight: 7.5 oz.
Forged Steel Head
Solid Wood Handle
Other industries that use the Chasing Hammer are Watchmakers, Metalsmith, Goldsmith, Blacksmiths, Silversmiths, Gunsmith's bench, Craftsman, Planishing, Model Maker, Hobbyists, Metal and Renaissance Artists.
NOTE:Finish may vary from pictured due to materials available at the time of manufacture and resolution setting on your monitor. Finish will vary and Head mounting will vary! We will send one at random.
WARNIINGS!
Always ensure that you and persons in the vicinity wear approved eye protection.
Never use on or near live circuits.
Do not use a single Chasing Hammer for both purposes, as chasing will mar the surface of your hammer and transfer onto your metal.
Do not use on nails or in any kind of construction or building work. This is not a Framing Hammer!
Safety Info:
California proposition 65 warning - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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