Fretz® Wide Raising Hammer

Raise sheet metal seamlessly into vessels, compress hollow cylinders into fluid concave forms, and planish curved workpieces without leaving sharp edge cuts. The Fretz® HMR-2 Medium Wide Raising Hammer combines precision-cast, hardened stainless steel tool faces with an ergonomic, oil-finished Padauk hardwood handle. Engineered specifically for angle raising against wood stakes or metal T-stakes, it features two distinct rectangular faces—20 mm x 10 mm and 20 mm x 8 mm—with carefully radiused, rounded corners that prevent gouging while delivering directional metal flow.

Why Choose the Fretz® HMR-2 Wide Raising Hammer

• Dual-End Rectangular Raising Faces:

  • Wide Rectangular Face (20 mm x 10 mm): Delivers broader surface contact for initial angle-raising courses, fast bowl forming, and gentle planishing on subtle concave contours.

  • Narrow Rectangular Face (20 mm x 8 mm): Concentrates striking force for deeper compression, crimp raising, and shaping tight cylindrical necks.

• Rounded Corner Geometry: Both rectangular faces feature gently beveled, rounded edges that eliminate accidental edge marks, pinching, and cut lines on silver, copper, brass, and gold.

• Mirror-Polished Hardened Stainless Steel: Premium hardened cast stainless steel head resists denting, rust, and pitting, transferring hammer energy directly into the metal without transferring surface imperfections.

• Ergonomic Padauk Wood Handle (220 mm): Contoured pistol-style grip flexes naturally to absorb shock, reduce wrist fatigue, and provide dynamic snap on every raising stroke.

• Directional Metal Control: Unlike round-faced hammers, the rectangular cross-peen geometry drives metal lengthways or sideways, letting metalsmiths control thickness and directional compression around stakes.