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Forging & Dapping Bench Block — 4 × 4 Inch Hardened Steel Face on Wooden Base

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$14.99 $19.99 In stock

Category: Jewellery Making Tools

Set this under your work for stamping, riveting and forging and the blow goes where it should — into the metal, not the bench. The hardened 4 × 4 inch face gives a non-yielding surface for clean letter punching and flattening, and it earns a place in the doming and forming side of the workshop too.

The steel sits in a solid wooden base that soaks up vibration and takes the ring out of each strike, while lifting the block clear of your benchtop so nothing underneath gets marked. The top face carries a smooth, non-polished finish suited to a broad range of metalwork, from first practice pieces to daily production.

  • A solid, 4" × 4" hardened steel block provides a non-yielding work surface.
  • Sits on a solid wooden base designed to absorb vibration and reduce noise.
  • The wooden base raises the steel block to protect your benchtop from marking.
  • The top face has a smooth, non-polished finish suitable for a range of metalwork.
  • All our tools are UK-stocked and ready for immediate dispatch.

Who it's for

An essential tool for UK bench jewellers, silversmiths, and metalworkers engaged in stamping, dapping, and riveting. Also favoured by craftspeople and hobbyists who require a durable, compact striking surface for their work.

Specifications

  • Material: Hardened steel block, wooden base
  • Dimensions: 4" × 4" (101.6mm × 101.6mm)

Free UK delivery · Same-day dispatch before 2pm · 30-day returns

SKU: AD-P7I5-DEUI

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Ellie R. ★★★★★

The steel face on this block is rock-solid—my letter stamps finally leave clean, deep impressions without any bounce. The 4x4 surface is just the right size for my smaller jewelry projects, and the wooden base keeps it from sliding around. Really glad I swapped out my old bench setup for this.

Mia ★★★★★

I was tired of my stamping projects denting the table underneath, but this bench block solves that perfectly — the wooden base keeps it from sliding around while I work. The steel face is exactly as hard as promised, giving crisp impressions every time.

Joseph U. ★★★★★

The hardened steel face takes a beating without a hint of give, and my letter stamps finally come out crisp instead of bouncing off the wood underneath. It's solid enough that I stopped worrying about the bench taking damage, and the wooden base keeps it from sliding around mid-hit.