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=====Description=====

[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Repouss%C3%A9_and_chasing '''Repoussé Hammers'''] ''(aka '''Chasing Hammers''')'' are small, lightweight hammers with one flat face and one round end.


=====Features and Uses=====

The well-balanced hardwood '''Repoussé Hammer''' handles are shaped to sit comfortably in the palm of the hand, and their narrow necks allow more bounce-back which reduces strain, when repeatedly striking light blows with '''[[:Category:Punches|Repoussé and Chasing Punches]]''' to produce the decorative designs. 


'''Repoussé Hammers''' can be used also for both '''[[Planishing]]''' and the large flat surface lowers the risk of marking or damaging the workpiece by striking it with the edge of the face. They can be used together with a '''[[Doming Block]]''', small '''Anvil''' or '''[[Sandbag]]''' to form metal into complex shapes and the ball pein  can be used for light riveting.


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