Bench Blocks from Cooksongold
We stock steel bench blocks and rubber bench blocks. One bestseller is the hard rubber bench block, which is ideal for silversmiths, metalsmiths, planishing and for jewellers who use anvils or staking tools. This piece can also be useful for flattening, laying out or chasing. It comes in 10cm in length by 10cm in width and with a depth of 2.5cm and a weight of 365g. Looking to work with a steel stake instead? Try the Steel Bench Block 4" X 4" by renowned brand, Vintaj. It features six working surfaces which offer ideal resilience when texturing, letter imprinting and riveting. It’s also perfect for filing and other detailed work. We suggest you use with a rubber dampening block to deaden sound and vibration, while having a sturdy and solid creating surface.
Stakes
Our range of stakes are ideal metal forming tools. From round stakes to flat stakes, spoon stakes, shallow stakes and more, whatever your metal forming requirements, you'll be sure to find something right here. All of our jewellery stakes are made from hardened steel and provide a sturdy and secure platform for planishing, flattening and shaping your precious metals. Discover the right metal forming stake for your latest project today.
Sinusoidal Stakes
For exacting details and curves, as well as a perfect finish to your jewellery every time, try our small sinusoidal stake. It’s perfect for anticlastic raising. Its wave like pattern means you can curve the metal in two directions. Made from steel, this piece measures 13mm at the base to 5mm at the tip. Whether it’s curves or a polished finish – or both – we’ve got it covered with our stakes, flat stakes and sinusoidal stakes. What’s more, we’re happy to offer you a helping hand in selecting the right equipment for you. Simply ring 0345 100 1122 to order.