{"product_id":"closeout-forming-stake-set-of-5-double-ended","title":"Closeout Forming Stake Set of 5 Double Ended","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis set of five double-ended forming stakes gives metalsmiths and jewelers ten different working profiles for shaping sheet metal. Each stake is made from hardened steel with a polished finish. Use them to raise, curve, and shape metal into synclastic forms (domes and bowls that curve the same way in both directions) and anticlastic forms (saddle shapes that curve opposite ways).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it's a closeout:\u003c\/strong\u003e These stakes are new old stock that turned up in storage. They have never been used, but they may have some light dust or small specks of surface rust. A quick wipe-down and a light polish should clean them up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo working ends per stake:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each end has a different curve size and shape, so the set of 5 gives you 10 forming surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardened, polished steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e A smooth, hard surface that keeps marks off your work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHexagonal center section:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clamps securely in a standard bench vise or a stake vise without rolling or slipping. The stakes can also be held in the hand for lighter work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks with soft-faced hammers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use with a rawhide mallet or a plastic or nylon hammer to move metal without marring it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jewelry making, silversmithing, coppersmithing, sculptural metalwork, and forming cuffs, cups, pendants, and other three-dimensional pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCloseout item: sold as-is.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Value Line","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67598331674838,"sku":"999.808","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/9832\/0342\/files\/999.808_thumb_bc83c246-60de-4f11-8fc7-986627396de8.jpg?v=1791928381","url":"https:\/\/www.ottofrei.com\/products\/closeout-forming-stake-set-of-5-double-ended","provider":"Otto Frei","version":"1.0","type":"link"}