Sinusoidal Stakes - Wave

Synclastic: "Curved in all directions towards the same point" Anticlastic or Anti-Clastic: "Similar to synclastic but produces a concave curve instead of a convex curve".

Used in the process called anticlastic raising, sinusoidal (snake-like) stakes are available in four different sizes.

These stakes are made for Otto Frei in the USA.

Steel Sinusoidal stakes are commonly used with plastic or nylon hammers. The Fretz 137.207 double ended inset hammer is an excellent choice, as the tips are already shaped for you.

For an introduction to this process, visit Michael Good's web site

For a textbook that covers this work, please see 162.601 Form Emphasis for Metalsmiths by Heikka Seppa 

Choose from 3 sizes:

 

• 112.906 8" Small
• 112.900 11" Medium
• 112.902 16" Large

Small Stake Specifications:

• Face Shape: Sinusoidal
• Wave Amplitude: 7/8" to 3/8"
• Overall Length/Dimensions: 8" (203mm)
• Head Length/Dimensions: 5"L x .5"W x .88"H (127.0 x 12.7 x 22.4mm)
• Weight: 0.47lbs

Medium Stake Specifications:

• Face Shape: Sinusoidal
• Wave Amplitude: 1-1/2" to 7/8"
• Overall Length/Dimensions: 11" (280mm)
• Head Length/Dimensions: 7.5"L x .75"W x 1.5"H (190.5 x 19.0 x 38.1mm)
• Weight: 1.50lbs

Large Stake Specifications:

• Face Shape: Sinusoidal
• Wave Amplitude: 1-3/4" to 1/2"
• Overall Length/Dimensions: 16" (406mm)
• Head Length/Dimensions: 12"L x 1"W x 1.75"H (304.8 x 25.4 x 44.4mm)
• Weight: 3lbs