{"product_id":"fretz-wide-raising-hammer","title":"Fretz® Wide Raising Hammer","description":"\u003cp\u003eRaise 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose the Fretz® HMR-2 Wide Raising Hammer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDual-End Rectangular Raising Faces:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWide Rectangular Face (20 mm x 10 mm):\u003c\/b\u003e Delivers broader surface contact for initial angle-raising courses, fast bowl forming, and gentle planishing on subtle concave contours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNarrow Rectangular Face (20 mm x 8 mm):\u003c\/b\u003e Concentrates striking force for deeper compression, crimp raising, and shaping tight cylindrical necks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRounded Corner Geometry:\u003c\/b\u003e Both rectangular faces feature gently beveled, rounded edges that eliminate accidental edge marks, pinching, and cut lines on silver, copper, brass, and gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMirror-Polished Hardened Stainless Steel:\u003c\/b\u003e Premium hardened cast stainless steel head resists denting, rust, and pitting, transferring hammer energy directly into the metal without transferring surface imperfections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eErgonomic Padauk Wood Handle (220 mm):\u003c\/b\u003e Contoured pistol-style grip flexes naturally to absorb shock, reduce wrist fatigue, and provide dynamic snap on every raising stroke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDirectional Metal Control:\u003c\/b\u003e Unlike round-faced hammers, the rectangular cross-peen geometry drives metal lengthways or sideways, letting metalsmiths control thickness and directional compression around stakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fretz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49277245489252,"sku":"MHFB0052","price":99.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/2902\/9732\/files\/fretz-hmr-2-wide-raising-hammer-head-close-up.jpg?v=1789635849","url":"https:\/\/luxgoldtools.com\/products\/fretz-wide-raising-hammer","provider":"LUXGOLDTOOLS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}