Fretz Large Hammer HMR-104-Large Embossing

This is the Fretz Large Hammer HMR-104-Large Embossing, the largest of the Fretz hammers, similar to the full size silversmiths hammers from Peddinghaus.

With a handle length of 250mm (9-7/8") and a hammer head length of 101mm (4") The hardened stainless steel heads are polished to perfection, and the rosewood handles have a special finish that feels downright sensual. No kidding, the rosewood handles and finished so well that they just plain feel good in you hand. The balance is perfect, and the polished stainless steel surface is exceptional.

Here is what Bill Fretz has to say about Embossing:

Embossing is the stretching of metal by hammering from the inside. Bocking is a form of embossing when the metal is hammered into a cavity. Freeform embossing is done with a sandbag. The large embossing hammer is used to dome metal from the inside. The metal is stretched from the inside as it is supported on a sand bag or a depression carved in wood. Doming a piece of metal before raising makes it easier to control because the shape becomes rigid. The embossing hammer also leaves a very interesting dimpled texture on flat and slightly domed metal when hammering on the outside of a form against a stake. The size of the hammer will be dictated by the size of the work. Small light projects will use the mini large embossing hammer No. 4 and the larger work will demand the large large embossing hammer No. 104. The concepts of what they do are the same.

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Aspect	Specification
Brand	Fretz
Face Shape	Round
Face Sizes	19mm & 15mm
Handle Length	250mm (9-7/8")
Head Length	101mm (4")
Head Type	Embossing
Head Weight	7 oz. (199g)
Country of Origin	Vietnam