NC Black Synclastic Forming Kit

This three-hammer forming kit is built for synclastic (convex) shaping across a wider range of sheet thicknesses, from micro-forming control to heavier push-forming. Each tool brings a distinct face geometry and feel, letting you move metal smoothly into compound curves with measured, efficient blows.

Features

• Three-piece synclastic forming set for convex shaping and compound curves
• Includes a micro-forming hammer optimized for controlled work on 20–24 ga sheet
• Includes a compact dual-purpose hammer for both anticlastic and synclastic forming in confined shapes
• Includes a larger synclastic hammer for pushing and forming heavier sheet ranges
• Multiple face geometries provide options for broader coverage or more focused contact
• Tool-steel heads formed using traditional cutting and shaping methods
• Hand-fabricated one at a time with carefully finished working surfaces
• Wooden handles are handmade and finished for comfort and long service life

Specifications

What’s Included

Notes

NC Black Company has been making metalsmith hammers in the USA since the early 1990’s. All tools are hand fabricated one at a time by expert craftsmen and are guaranteed by the factory in Mount Airy, North Carolina.

For best results with the C Synclastic Shell Forming Hammer, work 20–24 ga sheet and build your form gradually with controlled, glancing blows rather than heavy strikes.

The 26 Buster is designed by Annie Grimes Williams and is intended for micro-scale forming techniques; the Elyse, Nancy, and Buster hammers are designed as a stepdown system from large to small.

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