The Beadsmith Steel Bench Blocks are an essential jeweler?s tool with many purposes. The long-lasting block starts with hardened steel that is ground flat, then polished and case hardened. This process makes it very durable, creating a surface that is resistant to dents and scratches. Depending on your projects, the steel blocks are available in multiple sizes. The heavy weight of the block keeps it in place on your work surface, also protecting your workbench from excessive wear and tear. The flat surface allows you to lay out your designs, prior to starting your projects. Once you?re ready to start creating, use your block for chasing, shaping, and stamping. Perfect for hardening wire and works with all types of metal including gold, sterling silver and copper. The bench blocks are ideal for silversmithing and metalsmithing and can be used with ball peen hammers, mallets, and other tools. Our steel plate work well with our Metal Elements line, which includes alphabet letters; number sets and punctuation kits. This bench block is ideal for use with rivets, an engraver, reamer, soldering torch and more! Professional: This is scratch/dent resistant, is 4x4x0.5 perfect for close, detailed stamping. Flat: This block allows you to lay out your designs for using hammers, mallets or other tools. Multi-Use: Steel bench blocks protect your surface or form shape wire. Get Creative: Our plate is the perfect companion to our Metal Elements number punctuation kits. The Beadsmith - 40 years in the making Trusted to bring you the best beads, tools, supplies.