{"product_id":"fretz-hmr-408-precisionsmith-narrow-raising-hammer","title":"Fretz HMR-408 PrecisionSmith Round Narrow Raising Hammer","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Fretz PrecisionSmith line represents the finest in small-scale, detail-oriented metalsmithing tools. Designed for precise work on fine jewelry, these super-small stainless steel hammers are a step down in size from the Fretz Mini hammer line — featuring shorter heads (65mm vs. 70mm on average), smaller working surfaces, and thinner handles. The result is a tool purpose-built for controlled, nuanced work where accuracy matters most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFretz HMR-408 PrecisionSmith Round Narrow Raising Hammer\u003c\/strong\u003e carries all the hallmarks of the Fretz line: a highly polished, properly hardened stainless steel head paired with a rosewood handle finished to an exceptionally sensual feel. With a handle length of 220mm (8‑5\/8\") and a head length of 65mm (2‑1\/2\"), this hammer strikes the ideal balance between control and reach for fine raising work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Raising:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raising is the compression of metal down to the stake without stretching it. The technique requires angling the metal off the stake to create an air gap for compression. A narrow raising hammer like the HMR-408 can be used to raise sheet metal into a bowl against a wooden stake or metal t-stake, to raise cylinders into a concave shape, and to planish subtle concave forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the Fretz PrecisionSmith super-small hammer line for fine jewelry work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmaller working surfaces and shorter heads than the Fretz Mini line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardened stainless steel head polished to a mirror finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRounded face geometry designed for raising and concave forming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosewood handle with a special finish for superior grip and feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptional balance for controlled, precise strikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for raising sheet metal into bowls, forming cylinders, and planishing concave shapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\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\u003eFace Shape\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRounded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFace Sizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.5 x 4mm \u0026amp; 13.5 x 5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHead Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65mm (2‑1\/2\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHead Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.3 oz. (37g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220mm (8‑5\/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":43581118152918,"sku":"137.328","price":61.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/9832\/0342\/files\/fretz-hmr-408-precisionsmith-round-narrow-raising-hammer-otto-frei-1.jpg?v=1719957723","url":"https:\/\/www.ottofrei.com\/products\/fretz-hmr-408-precisionsmith-narrow-raising-hammer","provider":"Otto Frei","version":"1.0","type":"link"}