Fretz HMR-10 Master Jewelry Forming Hammer Set of 11

Bill Fretz knows hammers — and when jewelers ask which hammers to buy for standard jewelry work including bracelets, pendants, and rings, this is his answer. The Fretz HMR-10 Master Jewelry Forming Set brings together 11 carefully selected hammers into one comprehensive kit designed for general-purpose jewelry forming. The set includes 8 mini line hammers, 2 chasing hammers, and 1 goldsmith hammer — among them the very popular HMR-7 double-ended insert hammer and mini hammers HMR-1 through HMR-5, the same tools featured in Bill Fretz's instructional videos.

Features

• Rosewood Handles: Crafted from African Padauk, a type of rosewood, each handle offers a smooth, perfectly balanced feel. Handle weight is proportioned to head weight — heavier heads are paired with heavier handles. Color ranges from dark brown to a lighter shade, as Fretz occasionally sources recycled Asian Padauk.
• 420 Stainless Steel Heads: Hammer heads are cast in 420 stainless steel and hardened to 50Rc for durability and performance.
• Highly Polished Faces: Each head is polished to a high finish, suitable for refined metalsmithing work.
• Variety of Profiles: The 11-piece selection covers planishing, raising, embossing, chasing, and goldsmithing techniques.
• Includes the HMR-7 Insert Hammer: The double-ended mini insert hammer comes with 9 interchangeable tips for versatile forming applications.
• Curated by Bill Fretz: This is the set Bill himself recommends as the essential starting point for jewelry forming.

Specifications

What's Included

• 137.189 — Fretz HMR-21 Goldsmithing Hammer
• 137.190 — Fretz HMR-20 Heavy Classic Chasing Hammer
• 137.191M — Fretz HMR-20-M Medium Classic Chasing Hammer
• 137.201 — Fretz HMR-1 Planishing Hammer
• 137.202 — Fretz HMR-2 Wide Raising Hammer
• 137.203 — Fretz HMR-3 Narrow Raising Hammer
• 137.204 — Fretz HMR-4 Large Embossing Hammer
• 137.205 — Fretz HMR-5 Small Embossing Hammer
• 137.207 — Fretz HMR-7 Mini Double-Ended Insert Hammer with 9 Tips
• 137.208 — Fretz HMR-8 Mini Rounded Narrow Raising Hammer
• 137.209 — Fretz HMR-9 Mini Rounded Wide Raising Hammer