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Fretz F-6 Shell Stake - Otto Frei
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Fretz F-6 Shell Stake

Part # 112.640 5 In Stock Weight <0.1 lb / <5 g
$72.00

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Description

The Fretz F-6 Shell Stake is a miniature silversmiths forming stake designed for creating extreme convex and concave shapes in metal. This anticlastic shell stake is ideal for forming bezels, constructing hollow rings, and performing a wide range of smithing tasks — all at a smaller scale than traditional silversmithing stakes.

Crafted from hardened stainless steel with highly polished working surfaces, the F-6 delivers the refined finish and precise control that professional jewelers and metalsmiths demand. Its compact form factor makes it well suited for detailed work where larger stakes would be impractical. As with all Fretz stakes, the design accommodates custom modifications for specialized applications.

Features

  • Anticlastic shell stake for extreme convex and concave forming
  • Hardened stainless steel construction for durability and longevity
  • Highly polished working surfaces minimize finishing work on formed metal
  • Suitable for forming bezels, hollow rings, and general smithing tasks
  • Compact miniature scale ideal for detailed jeweler-scale work
  • Can be modified for custom silversmithing applications

Specifications

Type Shell Stake (Anticlastic)
Model F-6
Surface Dimensions 97 mm × 15 mm
Material Hardened stainless steel
Surface Finish Highly polished
Country of Origin Vietnam

Specifications

Brand
Fretz
Part #
112.640
Type
Mandrels & Stakes
Dimensions
4.5 in x 3.25 in x 0.75 in
Model
F-6
Surface Dimensions
97 mm × 15 mm
Material
Hardened stainless steel
Surface Finish
Highly polished
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Fantastic return on investment

Fretz’s F series of stakes are so flexible in the many things you can accomplish with them and new ideas or ways to use them pops up frequently; which is a fantastic return on the investment. Their level of quality is on par with what we expect from Fretz’s tools. The surfaces are refined, smooth and expertly shaped, when used properly you don’t have to worry about marring, scratching or messing up you metal due to a flaw in the stake. Recommend getting the Fretz stake holder stands to keep them organized and undamaged while storing. For beginners and intermediate, I highly recommend Fretz’s DVD training videos which Otto Frei also sells.