{"product_id":"fretz-hmr-1-planishing-hammer","title":"Fretz HMR-1 Planishing Hammer","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Fretz HMR-1 Planishing Hammer is part of the original Fretz Jewelers Hammer line — the most popular series in the growing Fretz family. Sized between the smaller Fretz Precisionsmith hammers and the larger Fretz Silversmithing hammers, the Jewelers series strikes the ideal balance for everyday metalsmithing work. The HMR-1 features a flat face and a domed face, each serving a distinct purpose in the planishing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanishing\u003c\/strong\u003e is the technique of smoothing metal against a stake by making overlapping blows — a stretching method that simultaneously forms metal to the underlying stake. The domed face addresses previous raising hammer marks, smoothing them out efficiently. The flat face then refines those marks to a near-smooth finish. Beyond planishing, this hammer excels at sizing rings, forming bezels, and general metal forming against mandrels and stakes. It is the most widely used hammer in the Fretz line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e420 stainless steel head\u003c\/strong\u003e cast and hardened to 50Rc for long-lasting performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighly polished head surfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e on both the flat and domed faces for clean, refined hammer marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-face design\u003c\/strong\u003e — domed face smooths prior raising marks; flat face refines to a near-smooth finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfrican Padauk handle\u003c\/strong\u003e (a type of Rosewood) provides exceptional feel, smooth grip, and perfect balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle weight matched to head weight\u003c\/strong\u003e — heavier heads are paired with appropriately sized handles for optimal balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersatile application: ring sizing, bezel forming, and general metalsmithing against mandrels and stakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle color may range from dark brown to lighter shades depending on sourced Padauk stock — all handles meet the same quality standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHMR-1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHead Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanishing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFace Shape\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlat \/ Dome\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFace Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHead Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHead Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.1 oz. (88g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHead Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e420 stainless steel, hardened to 50Rc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAfrican Padauk (Rosewood family)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVietnam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Fretz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43581111173334,"sku":"137.201","price":77.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/9832\/0342\/files\/fretz-hmr-1-planishing-hammer-otto-frei-1.jpg?v=1719957731","url":"https:\/\/www.ottofrei.com\/it\/products\/fretz-hmr-1-planishing-hammer","provider":"Otto Frei","version":"1.0","type":"link"}