Fretz Large Hammer HMR-102-Wide Raising

The Fretz HMR-102 Wide Raising Hammer is the largest hammer in the Fretz lineup, engineered for serious raising work and comparable in scale to full-size silversmith's hammers from Peddinghaus. With a 250mm (9-7/8") handle and a 101mm (4") head, this hammer delivers the mass and reach required for shaping larger sheet metal projects with precision and control.

The hardened stainless steel head is polished to a flawless finish, offering two flat working faces — 22 x 13mm and 22 x 9mm — designed to compress metal efficiently against a stake. The rosewood handle is finished to an exceptional standard, providing a balanced, comfortable grip that feels natural during extended use. The overall balance of the tool is carefully considered, making it a pleasure to work with on demanding forming tasks.

On raising: as described by Bill Fretz, raising is the compression of metal down to the stake without stretching it. The technique requires angling the metal off the stake to create an air gap for compression. The Wide Raising Hammer excels at raising sheet metal into bowls against wooden or metal t-stakes, forming concave shapes inside cylinders, and planishing subtle concave surfaces. Larger projects call for larger hammers — and the HMR-102 is built for exactly that scale of work.

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Features

• Largest hammer in the Fretz range, suited for full-scale raising and forming work
• Two flat working faces: 22 x 13mm and 22 x 9mm
• Hardened stainless steel head polished to a high-quality finish
• Balanced rosewood handle with a premium hand finish
• Effective for raising sheet metal into bowls, forming concave cylinder shapes, and planishing subtle concave surfaces
• Comparable in size and purpose to full-size Peddinghaus silversmith's hammers

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