Betty Helen Longhi and Cynthia Eid have teamed up with Bill Fretz to design and produce the Ultimate Spiculum Hammer. The Ultimate Spiculum Hammer has the elegant lines and exquisitely comfortable handle that are trademarks of Fretz hammers. The hammers are identified with the Longhi and Eid logos on the handle, and the traditional Fretz logo on the hammer-head. The proportions and weight of the Ultimate Spiculum Hammer afford exquisite control and exceptional accuracy for both the beginner and experienced metalsmith.
Longhi and Eid have designed additional hammers to make a set of shell forming hammers, working with Tevel Herbstman of Allcraft. These are shown on the right. You can see and purchase these hammers at www.allcraftusa.com. Order by calling 1-800-645-7124. Spiculum hammers can be ordered from Allcraft, or by emailing CynthiaEidMetalsmith@gmail.com
These stakes are made of Acetal Resin, (Delrin) which is a plastic that is tough, has excellent tensile strength, stiffness, and good impact resistance. Our design prevents the stake from tipping in the vise as you hammer. If you find the bolts getting in the way of your work you can remove the bolt in the way and still get good stability from the remaining bolt.
The Eid/Longhi Stakes are reversible giving you a wide selection of profiles per size. Each stake includes a set of instructions and some basic tips on Anticlasting.
Instructions for Eid/Longhi Anticlastic Stakes (click to download pdf)
Order by calling Allcraft at 1-800-645-7124, or from Rio Grande, or Otto Frei.
