{"product_id":"fretz-revere-r-cr-chasing-riveting-hammer","title":"Fretz Revere R-CR Chasing\/Riveting Hammer","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesigned in collaboration with master jeweler Alan Revere, the Fretz Revere R-CR Chasing\/Riveting Hammer combines two purpose-built faces into a single, well-balanced tool for jewelry making. As Alan Revere describes it: \u003cem\u003e\"Essential for jewelry making, this hammer combines two faces, which are used in different operations. The chasing face is used to strike tools only, not jewelry. Use it for center punches, chasing punches, etc. The surface is not maintained and will show marks and dings, which is fine because this tool is not used on jewelry metals themselves. The riveting face is a small cross peen. It is ideal for upsetting, or spreading the ends of rivets when cold-joining metals. The hammer needs no maintenance.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe round chasing face measures \u003cstrong\u003e25mm (approximately 1\") in diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e and is \u003cstrong\u003eflat, not domed\u003c\/strong\u003e — a deliberate design choice, as a domed face can allow a strike to slide off its intended target. The face carries a standard machine finish rather than a high-polish surface, a practical decision since the chasing end is used to strike tools, not jewelry metals directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe opposite face is a \u003cstrong\u003ecross peen riveting head\u003c\/strong\u003e measuring 10 x 2mm, ideal for upsetting and spreading rivet ends when cold-joining metals. Beyond riveting, this cross peen can also be used for texturing and light-duty raising — a more versatile choice than a traditional ball peen, in Mr. Revere's view.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003epistol-shaped handle is intentionally thinner\u003c\/strong\u003e than those found on most contemporary hammers, providing excellent balance and sensitivity in the hand. The handle features a \u003cstrong\u003edistinctive deep texture\u003c\/strong\u003e developed to Alan Revere's exact specifications — unlike the smooth, polished handles found on other Fretz hammers, this texture enhances feel and control during use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-face design: flat round chasing face and cross peen riveting face\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat 25mm chasing face prevents glancing strikes on tool heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard machine finish on chasing face — practical for tool-striking work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross peen face suited for riveting, texturing, and light raising\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin pistol-grip handle for superior balance and hand sensitivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeeply textured handle surface developed to Alan Revere's specifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo maintenance required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaker\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFretz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR-CR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHead Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCombination (Chasing \/ Riveting)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFace Shape\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRound (chasing) \/ Rectangular cross peen (riveting)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFace Sizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25mm round \u0026amp; 10 x 2mm cross peen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHead Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHead Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.1 oz. (60g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9-3\/8\"\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\u003ch3\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe chasing face is intended exclusively for striking tools such as center punches and chasing punches — not for direct contact with jewelry metals. Surface marks and dings on the chasing face are normal and expected with use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fretz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43579749204182,"sku":"137.170","price":77.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/9832\/0342\/files\/fretz-revere-r-cr-chasingriveting-hammer-otto-frei-1.jpg?v=1719958479","url":"https:\/\/www.ottofrei.com\/it\/products\/fretz-revere-r-cr-chasing-riveting-hammer","provider":"Otto Frei","version":"1.0","type":"link"}