{"product_id":"fretz-hmr-103-large-narrow-raising-hammer","title":"Fretz Large Hammer HMR-103-Narrow Raising","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Fretz HMR-103 Narrow Raising Hammer is the largest hammer in the Fretz lineup, comparable in scale to full-size silversmith's hammers from Peddinghaus. Built for serious raising work, this hammer features hardened stainless steel heads polished to an exceptional surface finish, paired with rosewood handles finished to a remarkably refined feel. The balance and weight distribution make it well-suited for extended forming sessions on larger-scale work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to designer Bill Fretz, \u003cstrong\u003eraising is the compression of metal down to the stake without stretching it.\u003c\/strong\u003e The key technique is to angle the metal off the stake, creating an air gap that allows for compression rather than stretch. The Narrow Raising Hammer can be used to raise sheet metal into a bowl against a wooden stake or metal t-stake, to raise cylinders forming a concave shape, and to planish subtle concave shapes. As a general rule, smaller and lighter projects call for mini hammers, while larger work demands a hammer of this scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardened stainless steel head polished to a high-quality surface finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo flat raising faces: 22 x 8mm and 22 x 6mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosewood handle with a refined finish and excellent in-hand feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced weight distribution suited for large-scale raising work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for raising sheet metal into bowls, forming cylinders, and planishing concave shapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso available as part of Fretz hammer sets for additional savings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHMR-103\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHead Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNarrow 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 Sizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22 x 8mm \u0026amp; 22 x 6mm\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 Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5 oz. (184g)\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\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":43580993667286,"sku":"137.233","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-103-narrow-raising-otto-frei-1.jpg?v=1719957815","url":"https:\/\/www.ottofrei.com\/products\/fretz-hmr-103-large-narrow-raising-hammer","provider":"Otto Frei","version":"1.0","type":"link"}