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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.
[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.
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=====Features and Uses=====
 


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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.  
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 '''[[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 '''Sand Bag''' to form metal into complex shapes and the ball pein  can be used for light riveting.


'''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.


=====<div class="buyers-guide">DT Online Buyers' Guide</div>=====


* Choose '''Repoussé Hammers''' which fit neatly into the palm of the hand and have strong but thin flexible shafts, to make long periods of light hammering as comfortable as possible.
{{Jewellers Hammer Buyers Guide}}
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| <dtamazon product="B00WAHRR7K" type="image">TOOLS N TOOLS UK Professional Quality Repoussé Hammer 32mm dia</dtamazon>
| <dtamazon product="B0053GGOQA" type="image">Jeweltool Planishing/ Chasing Hammer</dtamazon>
| <dtamazon product="B0171Z8FEE" type="image">4 Pieces Flat Face Chasing Hammers 22, 25, 28 & 32mm for Jewellery, Repoussé & Silversmithing</dtamazon>
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| <dtamazon product="B00XGX3HCG" type="text">TOOLS N TOOLS UK Quality Ball Pein Chasing Hammer</dtamazon>
| <dtamazon product="B00WAHHFOA" type="text">TOOLS N TOOLS UK Professional Quality Repoussé Hammer 25mm dia</dtamazon>
| <dtamazon product="B00WAHRR7K" type="text">TOOLS N TOOLS UK Professional Quality Repoussé Hammer 32mm dia</dtamazon>
| <dtamazon product="B0053GGOQA" type="text">Jeweltool Planishing/ Chasing Hammer</dtamazon>
| <dtamazon product="B0171Z8FEE" type="text">4 Pieces Flat Face Chasing Hammers 22, 25, 28 & 32mm for Jewellery, Repoussé & Silversmithing</dtamazon>
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Latest revision as of 19:40, 3 May 2017

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Description

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 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.


DT Online Buyers' Guide
  • Choose Repoussé Hammers which fit neatly into the palm of the hand and have strong but thin flexible shafts, to make long periods of light hammering as comfortable as possible.
Slversmiths Planishing Hammer Jewellers Repousse Hammer Jewellers Hammer Set Pitch Bowl with Base for Chasing and Repousse Pitch for Chasing and Repousse
Slversmiths Planishing Hammer Jewellers Repousse Hammer Jewellers Hammer Set Pitch Bowl with Base for Chasing and Repousse Pitch for Chasing and Repousse
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