Planishing Copper Sheet

Today i show a bit of basic metal shaping.

Planishing copper sheet.

Jet electric planishing hammer 24in model 756121 not yet rated only 1699. Let us help with your planishing fabrication application needs. The same techniques can be used for any copp. Planishing hammers are very useful for finishing copper bowls.

Planishing copper takes more technique than excessive force. I m new to all this but it s still possible for me to form flat sheet into some simple shapes using basic tools. Easily remove hammer or mallet marks from a formed copper bowl. Steps and tools for simple planishing of copper.

At basic copper we sell pure copper c110 other alloys and tempers available upon request. Weld planishing is best for thinner gage metals with lower bead profiles. It also comes in many alloys that blend other metals with copper. Position your copper over the domed work surface and strike with a hammer on the same spot.

Copper sheets can also be hammered tooled or embossed for added texture and decorative or functional appeal and come in many thicknesses from very thin copper foil to thick copper plate. Send us your samples for weld planishing samples.