Leather Double Stitched 8" Sandbag

This round, double-stitched 8" diameter leather sandbag is crafted from thick, heavy-duty leather made from camel hides. Metal has been formed using sandbags exactly like these for millennia, making this a time-tested staple in any metalsmith or jeweler's workshop. Imported from England.

Features

• Round double-stitched construction for exceptional durability and sand retention
• Made from thick, heavy-duty camel hide leather
• Nearly indestructible — sand never escapes through the seams
• Bag stretches and conforms to hammer blows, then can be manipulated back into shape for the next project
• Ideal for gently moving and shaping metal without marring surfaces
• Suitable for planishing, forming, dent removal, repair work, and chasing applications
• Compatible with planishing hammers and nylon forming hammers

Specifications

Notes

Place the metal being shaped on the sandbag and strike it with a planishing hammer or nylon forming hammer to shape or smooth the surface. Particularly useful for repair work when removing dents and imperfections, and well suited for chasing applications.