[Jewelry making - Article 00837] - [Orchid] Hammers for forging

[judy]

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Hello,

    I am looking for a good source of hammers for forging. 

    I've been reading Oppi Untracht's Jewelry Concepts and Technology.
    On page 246, there is an illustration of a wide variety of
    silversmithing hammers including basic, raising and embossing. And
    following on from that is a 'forging in action' demonstration where
    he demonstrates a 2lb cross peen hammer to start with on quarter
    inch square sterling bar. 

    My problem is that I am having difficulty finding anywhere that has
    a wide variety of silversmithing hammers, particularly the raising
    hammers, and working out which weight of hammer would be appropriate
    for a particular piece/weight/size of metal. I would like to start
    my collection with 4/6 hammers that I can use for medium weight
    work. (I already have a goldsmiths, basic ball peen, planishing
    5oz., and a small jewellers hammer, amongst others for other uses) 

    If anyone can point me in the right direction or give some advice I
    would be very grateful. 

with best wishes
Judy Pickering
France
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