{"product_id":"fretz-hmr-102-wide-raising-hammer-large","title":"Fretz Large Hammer HMR-102-Wide Raising","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFretz HMR-102 Wide Raising Hammer\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn raising:\u003c\/strong\u003e as described by Bill Fretz, \u003cem\u003eraising is the compression of metal down to the stake without stretching it.\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSave even more when you purchase Fretz hammers in sets.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLargest hammer in the Fretz range, suited for full-scale raising and forming work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo flat working faces: 22 x 13mm and 22 x 9mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardened stainless steel head polished to a high-quality finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced rosewood handle with a premium hand finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffective for raising sheet metal into bowls, forming concave cylinder shapes, and planishing subtle concave surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComparable in size and purpose to full-size Peddinghaus silversmith's hammers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHMR-102 Wide Raising\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFace Shape\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFace Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22 x 13mm \u0026amp; 22 x 9mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250mm (9-7\/8\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHead Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e101mm (4\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHead Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaising\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHead Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 oz. (199g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRosewood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHead Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardened stainless steel\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","brand":"Fretz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43580992782550,"sku":"137.232","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/9832\/0342\/files\/fretz-large-hammer-hmr-102-wide-raising-otto-frei-1.jpg?v=1719957815","url":"https:\/\/www.ottofrei.com\/products\/fretz-hmr-102-wide-raising-hammer-large","provider":"Otto Frei","version":"1.0","type":"link"}