LISO Forming Hammer

A revolutionary way to form metal. The name is derived from the "liquid/solid" property of polyurethane, which makes this hammer ideally suited for use with metalsmith stakes and dapping bowls. The head conforms to the surface when struck, then bounces back to its original shape. Requires fewer strikes than those with a traditional hammer. The domed as well the cross-peen faces are made of extrahard 95-durometer urethane (with the latter tapering to a 32mm x 10mm tip). One flat face is made of 80-durometer urethane (32mm in diameter), and the other of the extra-hard 95-durometer urethane. The flat face can be unscrewed to be replaced with different urethane hardnesses and shapes. The hammer head is hard-anodized aluminum; the handle is made of tough, durable beechwood. Comes with a total of 4 urethane inserts