Fretz® Plannishing Hammer

Smooth out metal, erase raising ridges, and achieve clean planished surfaces on precious and non-ferrous metals. The Fretz® HMR-101 Medium Planishing Hammer features cast stainless steel construction paired with an oil-finished, ergonomic Padauk wood handle. Designed as an all-around bench planishing tool, it incorporates dual 19 mm faces: a slightly domed round face to smooth hammer marks from previous raising steps, and a flat face to refine surfaces to a nearly flawless finish.

Why Choose the Fretz® HMR-101 Planishing Hammer

• Dual-Face Smoothing Versatility (19 mm / 19 mm):

  • Round / Slightly Domed Face (19 mm): Smooths ridged hammer marks left behind by cross-peen or raising hammers without leaving gouges in curved vessels or convex jewelry blanks.

  • Flat Face (19 mm): Follows the domed face to blend micro-facets into a uniform, level, near-mirror surface ready for polishing or buffing.

• Precision Hardened Stainless Steel Head: Polished striking faces resist pitting, rust, and surface degradation, ensuring pure metal-on-metal transfer without marring silver or gold.

• Ergonomic Padauk Hardwood Handle (220 mm): Contoured pistol-grip style neck delivers natural wrist rebound, shock absorption, and balance during repetitive planishing cycles.

• Balanced Head Geometry (74 mm Head Length): Concentrates striking force directly over the contact point for tactile feedback over stakes and anvils.

Technical Specifications & Product Matrix

Brand Authority	Fretz®
Model	HMR-101 (Medium Planishing Hammer)
Hammer Type	Planishing / Surface Smoothing Hammer
Striking Face Sizes	19 mm (Round / Domed) & 19 mm (Flat)
Face Geometries	Round with Slight Dome • Flat Round
Head Length	74 mm (2.91 in)
Handle Length	220 mm (8.66 in)
Head Material	High-Grade Cast & Hardened Stainless Steel (Mirror-Polished Faces)
Handle Material	Ergonomic Padauk Wood (Oil Finished)