{"product_id":"fretz-hmr-109-rounded-wide-raising-hammer","title":"Fretz Large Hammer HMR-109-Rounded Wide Raising","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Fretz HMR-109 Rounded Wide Raising Hammer is a large, purpose-built raising hammer designed for vessel raising and forming hollow forms in metal. With a head weight of 4.2 oz. (119g) and a hardened stainless steel head polished to perfection, this hammer delivers precise compression and control for serious metalsmithing work. The rosewood handle is finished to an exceptional standard—comfortable in hand with a balance that supports extended use at the bench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Bill Fretz explains: \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 can be used to raise sheet metal into a bowl against a wooden stake or a metal t-stake, and is also well suited for raising in cylinders to form concave shapes. It can additionally be used to planish subtle concave forms. The appropriate hammer size is dictated by the scale of the work—larger pieces demand the large hammers in the Fretz line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardened stainless steel head polished to a mirror finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRectangular face with two working surfaces: 23 x 10mm and 23 x 8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosewood handle with premium finish for comfort and grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for raising sheet metal into bowls against wooden or metal t-stakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for raising in cylinders to create concave shapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be used for planishing subtle concave forms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced weight distribution for extended use\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-109\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHead Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRounded Wide Raising\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFace Shape\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRectangular\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFace Sizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23 x 10mm \u0026amp; 23 x 8mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHead Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.2 oz. (119g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHead Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100mm (4\")\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 Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardened stainless steel\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\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":43580993831126,"sku":"137.238","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-109-rounded-wide-raising-otto-frei-1.jpg?v=1719957811","url":"https:\/\/www.ottofrei.com\/products\/fretz-hmr-109-rounded-wide-raising-hammer","provider":"Otto Frei","version":"1.0","type":"link"}