{"product_id":"fretz-f-5-hoop-stake-miniature-silversmiths-forming","title":"Fretz F-5 Hoop Stake","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFretz F-5 Miniature Silversmiths Forming Hoop Stake\u003c\/strong\u003e is a precision-crafted forming tool designed for jewelers and metalsmiths working at a small scale. Built from hardened stainless steel with highly polished surfaces, this stake is used to form hoops, shape bezels, create hollow rings, and perform any type of smithing work that larger stakes handle — but with the control and scale required for fine jewelry work. As with any forming stake, it can also be modified for custom applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe F-5 measures 80mm long and features two different-sized polished half-round hoops at either end. The larger hoop is approximately 5mm wide with a diameter just over 17mm, while the smaller hoop is approximately 4mm wide by 14mm in diameter. The end surfaces of both hoops are also highly polished. Because all Fretz tools are hand polished, sizes may vary slightly from stake to stake. Made in Vietnam.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNotably, the F-5 is the \u003cstrong\u003eonly stake in the Fretz Forming Stake series that is not included in\u003c\/strong\u003e the Fretz Forming Stake Set 112.628 — making it an essential add-on for jewelers who own that set and want complete coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardened stainless steel construction for durability and long-term performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly polished working surfaces on both hoops and end faces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo half-round hoops at either end in different sizes for versatile forming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for forming hoops, bezels, hollow rings, and small-scale smithing work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be modified for custom applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe only Fretz forming stake not included in Fretz Forming Stake Set 112.628\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand polished — slight size variation between individual stakes is normal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF-5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLarger Hoop Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLarger Hoop Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 17mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSmaller Hoop Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 4mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSmaller Hoop Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 14mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardened stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand polished\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\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecause all Fretz forming stakes are hand polished, individual dimensions may vary slightly from the stated measurements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis stake is not included in Fretz Forming Stake Set 112.628 and must be purchased separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fretz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43580977873110,"sku":"112.644","price":71.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/9832\/0342\/files\/fretz-f-5-hoop-stake-otto-frei.jpg?v=1719957852","url":"https:\/\/www.ottofrei.com\/products\/fretz-f-5-hoop-stake-miniature-silversmiths-forming","provider":"Otto Frei","version":"1.0","type":"link"}