Fretz - Michael Good Hook Stakes - Kit of 6 Stakes and Stake Holder

Hook-form stakes give synclastic and anticlastic forming a curved surface to work metal over, so a sheet can roll and twist into flowing three-dimensional shapes instead of being cut into them. The Fretz Michael Good hook stake kit pairs six hook stakes, G1 through G6, with a matching GH-1 stake holder, cast in 420 stainless steel hardened to 50C on the Rockwell scale and finished with polished working surfaces for controlled curves and minimal planishing marks. Made in Vietnam.

Features

• Hook-form stake geometry designed for synclastic and anticlastic metal forming techniques.
• Expertly finished working surfaces support smooth forming with minimal planishing marks.
• Hardened construction built for repeated hammering in professional studio use.
• Curved and tapered profiles support deep, flowing three-dimensional metal forms.
• Scale suited to jewelry and small metalwork, from delicate elements to more substantial forms.
• Ready to use with standard jeweler's hammers, files, and shears.
• Supplied as a coordinated system, so profiles progress logically from gentle to more extreme curves.

Notes

• Secure the stake holder firmly in a vise or to a stable bench before hammering.
• Keep stake surfaces free of abrasive debris and re-polish as needed to avoid transferring marks to your work.
• When learning synclastic and anticlastic forming, begin with thinner gauges and shallower curves before progressing to more complex shapes.
• Use well-finished forming hammers and avoid striking the stakes with damaged faces, which preserves the polished surfaces.