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Anticlastic Forming Stake — Sinusoidal, Small 9 Inch, Highly Polished Chrome Finish

Anticlastic Forming Stake — Sinusoidal, Small 9 Inch, Highly Polished Chrome - Main image
$18.74 $24.99 In stock

Category: Jewellery Making Tools

Form flowing curves and anticlastic shapes with this robust, highly polished sinusoidal jewellery making stake. This essential bench tool aids in shaping bracelets, collars, and intricate metal forms.

What it does

This forming stake enables the creation of smooth, continuous curves and complex anticlastic surfaces in sheet metal. Its precisely machined sinusoidal profile guides the metal, minimising distortion. The exceptionally smooth, chrome-plated surface reduces friction and prevents marring on softer precious metals, ensuring a clean finish straight from the forming process. The solid steel construction offers a stable, unyielding platform for controlled shaping.

How to use it

  • Secure the tang firmly in a vice or stake holder.
  • Hammer sheet metal over the curve, moving it gradually.
  • Polish the formed metal to reveal a flawless finish.

Who it's for

An indispensable tool for UK bench jewellers, silversmiths, and metalsmiths tackling custom bracelets, collars, and small hollowware. It’s also useful for armourers and artisans working with non-ferrous sheet metal, offering a dedicated solution for complex curves that would be difficult to achieve with standard forming stakes.

What's in the box

1 x Small Sinusoidal Forming Stake, 9 Inch, Chrome Finish

Our promise

UK-stocked at our Birmingham workshop. Same-day dispatch on orders placed before 2pm. Free UK delivery on orders over £30. 30-day returns — try it at the bench.

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United States · Return window (days after delivery): 30. Return method: By mail. Return postage: Seller pays.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

George ★★★★★

The chrome finish is so smooth that my metal slides across it without any drag, making hammer control much easier. I’ve already shaped two bracelet halves on this 9-inch stake and the curves came out perfectly symmetrical. Exactly what my bench needed for anticlastic work.

John I. ★★★★★

I was a bit skeptical about spending this much on a stake, but the sinusoidal shape makes forming smooth, even curves in copper bracelets so much easier than my old steel block. The polished finish slides metal beautifully and hasn't marred a single piece yet.

Brian F. ★★★★★

The polished chrome finish is flawless and the 9-inch size feels perfectly balanced in the hand. I've been shaping collar pieces all afternoon and the sine curve grabs the metal just right, no slipping or marring. Even my tricky anticlastic bracelet forms are coming out cleaner than with my old flat