{"title":"Bench Blocks","description":"\u003cp\u003eA bench block is a hardened steel surface for hammering, stamping, and forming metal, and almost every silversmithing task that involves a hammer starts with one underneath your work. The steel gives you a firm, flat surface that won't deform under repeated strikes, which matters both for accuracy and for the quality of the finish on your metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe stock three options. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/steel-bench-block\" title=\"Steel Bench Block | Jewellers Anvil Australia\"\u003esteel bench block\u003c\/a\u003e is the standard choice for hammering and stamping. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rubber-bench-block\" title=\"Rubber Bench Block | Jewellery Making Tools\"\u003erubber bench block\u003c\/a\u003e is used underneath pieces when you need to protect the surface or dampen the sound, and is particularly useful for stamping work where you want the metal to sink slightly into the surface rather than bounce. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/steel-bench-block-with-rubber-base-1\" title=\"Steel Bench Block with Rubber Base | Pod Jewellery\"\u003ePod Jewellery Steel Bench Block with Rubber Base\u003c\/a\u003e combines both: a polished steel top for hammering and a removable rubber base to reduce noise and protect your bench.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"steel-bench-block","title":"Steel Bench Block","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSteel Bench Block\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA steel bench block is one of those tools that quietly sits on your bench and gets used constantly. You need a hard, flat surface to work against for hammering, stamping, flattening, riveting, and chasing, and a good bench block provides exactly that. Working on a soft surface like timber absorbs the force of your strikes and produces uneven results. Working on steel gives your hammer blows somewhere solid to land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is made from tool steel, ground flat, polished, and case hardened. The polished surface matters because any texture or roughness on the block can transfer to your metal when you're hammering. You want the face to be smooth and consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt 63.5mm x 63.5mm x 19mm it's a practical size for jewellery work, solid enough to stay put under repeated strikes without being unwieldy on the bench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you work in a space where noise is a concern, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/steel-bench-block-with-rubber-base-1\" title=\"Steel Bench Block with Rubber Base | Jewellery Tools\"\u003eversion with a rubber base\u003c\/a\u003e is worth considering. The rubber absorbs some of the sound and vibration from hammering and prevents the block from sliding around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTool steel, ground flat, polished, and case hardened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth face won't transfer texture to metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e63.5mm x 63.5mm x 19mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso available as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/steel-bench-block-with-rubber-base-1\" title=\"Steel Bench Block with Rubber Base | Jewellery Tools\"\u003eSteel Bench Block with Rubber Base\u003c\/a\u003e if noise reduction matters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso included in the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/beginners-jewellery-making-tool-kit\" title=\"Premium Jewellery Tool Starter Kit | Jewellery Making Tool Kit\"\u003ePremium Jewellery Tool Starter Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pod Jewellery Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31927923965994,"sku":"112.100","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/8299\/files\/Steel-bench-block_Pod-Jewellery_d4ba186e-eec0-40ea-9cb9-f8bdd72b4d58.jpg?v=1745458122"},{"product_id":"rubber-bench-block","title":"Rubber Bench Block","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRubber Bench Block\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rubber bench block is one of those quiet workhorses that earns its place on the bench quickly. It gives you a non-slip, shock-absorbing surface to work on, and it's where you place your steel bench block to dampen noise and vibration during hammering, stamping, and disc cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn its own, a rubber bench block is useful for straightening bent wire and removing minor dents without marking the surface of your metal. Use a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dead-blow-mallet-25mm-head\" title=\"Dead Blow Mallet | Jewellery Hammer\"\u003edead blow mallet\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rawhide-mallet\" title=\"Rawhide Mallet | Jewellery Hammer\"\u003erawhide mallet\u003c\/a\u003e directly on the rubber to work metal without scratching or distorting it. The firm vulcanised rubber absorbs the impact while giving you enough resistance to work against.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlaced underneath a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/steel-bench-block\" title=\"Steel Bench Block | Jewellery Stamping Block\"\u003esteel bench block\u003c\/a\u003e, it does two things: it stops the steel block from sliding around during hammering, and it significantly reduces the sound of metal striking steel. If you're working in a shared space or a home studio, that noise reduction makes a real difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rubber block is 100mm x 100mm x 25mm, which gives you a generous working surface and comfortably accommodates the steel bench block on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso available combined as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/steel-bench-block-with-rubber-base-1\" title=\"Steel Bench Block with Rubber Base | Jewellery Stamping Block\"\u003eSteel Bench Block with Rubber Base\u003c\/a\u003e if you'd prefer both in one product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pod Jewellery Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32136549433386,"sku":"112.200","price":16.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/8299\/products\/rubber-block.jpg?v=1618489135"},{"product_id":"steel-bench-block-with-rubber-base-1","title":"Pod Jewellery Steel Bench Block with Rubber Base","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCombination Steel Bench Block with Rubber Base\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA steel bench block is one of the most reliable jewellery making tools you can keep within arm's reach, and this one earns its place by doing double duty. The solid steel block sits inside a hard rubber base, so you get a flat, hardened surface for shaping and stamping metal, plus a rubber surface underneath for softer work, all in one compact unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe steel side is what you'll reach for most. It gives a dead flat, hardened surface for flattening sheet, straightening wire, planishing, and texturing or stamping metal with a hammer. Because the block sits inside the rubber base rather than directly on your bench, it stays put under repeated hammer blows instead of skating around, and the rubber cushions the impact so your bench sessions are noticeably quieter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlip the block over and you've got a rubber bench block for jobs where you don't want to risk marking your metal, useful for gentle shaping, straightening rings, or working pieces that already have a finish you want to protect. It's a handy pairing with a chasing hammer or a nylon-headed mallet, and we like using the rubber side alongside our Halder Dead Blow Mallet for straightening and flattening before ring sizing or final adjustments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 100mm x 100mm, the steel block is larger than most steel and rubber bench blocks on the market, giving you more working surface for bigger pieces. It suits benches of any size, from a home studio setup to a busy teaching bench, and it's solid enough to become one of those tools you reach for on almost every project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe steel block lifts out of the rubber base, so you can use either surface on its own or store them separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe use this block in our own studio classes, it holds up well to daily use across a wide range of metal forming techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pod Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50752098402599,"sku":"112.150","price":41.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/8299\/files\/Steel-and-rubber-bench-block_Pod-Jewellery.jpg?v=1764240524"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/8299\/collections\/Rubber-and-Steel-bench-block_Pod-Jewellery.jpg?v=1779079543","url":"https:\/\/podjewellery.com.au\/collections\/bench-blocks.oembed","provider":"Pod Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}