Bonny Doon Large Anticlastic Forming Stake – 5 Graduated Profiles
Create controlled, dimensional curves in sheet metal with the Bonny Doon Large Anticlastic Forming Stake. Designed for jewelers, metalsmiths, silversmiths, and metal artists, this precision forming stake provides five graduated anticlastic depressions for developing a range of curved and sculptural metal forms.
The stake features three graduated anticlastic depressions on one end and two on the other, giving you multiple forming profiles in a single specialized tool. Its hexagonal center section is designed to clamp securely in a bench vise, providing a stable working surface while you hammer and shape metal.
Precision CNC-milled for stability and reduced flex, the Bonny Doon Large Anticlastic Stake is designed to provide greater control during demanding metal-forming operations. For an especially secure setup, pair it with the Bonny Doon Vertical Vise to create a dedicated forming station for jewelry and metalsmithing work.
Features & Benefits
- 5 graduated anticlastic depressions – Multiple forming profiles allow you to create a range of dimensional curves and shapes
- 3 forming depressions on one end – Provides multiple graduated profiles for progressive shaping
- 2 forming depressions on the opposite end – Expands your available forming sizes within a single stake
- Hexagonal center section – Designed to clamp securely in a standard bench vise
- CNC-milled construction – Precision machined for excellent stability and reduced flex during forming
- Stable working surface – Secure vise mounting helps minimize movement and wobble while hammering
- Designed for dimensional metal forming – Ideal for developing anticlastic curves in sheet metal
- Pairs with the Bonny Doon Vertical Vise – Create an especially secure, purpose-built metal-forming workstation
- Professional metalsmithing tool – Designed for serious jewelry making, silversmithing, and metal-forming applications
- Made in the USA
Key Specifications
- Brand: Bonny Doon
- Product: Large Anticlastic Forming Stake
- Tool Type: Anticlastic Metal Forming Stake
- Total Forming Depressions: 5
- First End: 3 Graduated Anticlastic Depressions
- Opposite End: 2 Graduated Anticlastic Depressions
- Center: Hexagonal Vise-Clamping Section
- Manufacturing Method: CNC-Milled
- Mounting: Clamps in a Bench Vise
- Recommended Vise: Bonny Doon Vertical Vise
- SKU: 115417
- MPN: 115417
- UPC: 632751119597
- Country of Manufacture: United States
What Is an Anticlastic Forming Stake?
An anticlastic forming stake is a specialized metalsmithing tool used to create complex three-dimensional curves in sheet metal.
In anticlastic forming, the metal develops curves in opposing directions along two axes. The resulting form often has a flowing or saddle-like profile, allowing a relatively simple piece of sheet metal to develop dramatic dimension, movement, and visual interest.
A purpose-designed anticlastic stake provides the supporting surface needed to progressively hammer and shape the metal into these opposing curves.
Five Graduated Anticlastic Forming Profiles
One of the key advantages of the Bonny Doon Large Anticlastic Forming Stake is the number of working profiles built into a single tool.
The stake provides:
- 3 graduated anticlastic depressions on one end
- 2 graduated anticlastic depressions on the opposite end
- 5 total forming profiles
The graduated design allows you to select a forming surface appropriate for the size and curvature of your project.
It also gives you the ability to move between different profiles as a design develops, making this a versatile addition to a professional or serious metalsmithing bench.
Designed to Clamp Securely in a Bench Vise
Unlike forming stakes that require a proprietary anvil or holder, the Bonny Doon Large Anticlastic Forming Stake incorporates a hexagonal center section designed to clamp securely in a bench vise.
The hexagonal profile provides flat surfaces for the vise jaws to grip, creating a stable setup for hammer forming.
This allows the stake to become part of an existing metalsmithing bench while still providing the secure support needed for controlled forming.
Pair with the Bonny Doon Vertical Vise
For an especially secure metal-forming setup, pair this stake with the Bonny Doon Vertical Vise.
The Bonny Doon Vertical Vise is specifically designed to hold mandrels and forming stakes during hammering and metal-forming operations. Used together, the two tools create a substantial dedicated forming station with a secure grip on the stake.
This is an excellent combination for metalsmiths who perform anticlastic forming regularly and want a stable, purpose-built bench setup.
CNC-Milled for Stability & Control
The Bonny Doon Large Anticlastic Forming Stake is CNC-milled for superior stability and reduced flex.
Stability is particularly important during anticlastic forming. When a stake flexes, shifts, or wobbles while you're hammering, some of your energy is lost to movement rather than being transferred efficiently into the workpiece.
A stable stake gives you a more predictable working surface so you can concentrate on:
- Hammer placement
- Metal movement
- Developing curvature
- Maintaining symmetry
- Controlling the finished form
For detailed dimensional metalwork, that additional control can make the forming process more deliberate and efficient.
Ideal For
The Bonny Doon Large Anticlastic Forming Stake is an excellent choice for:
- Anticlastic forming
- Jewelry making
- Metalsmithing
- Silversmithing
- Hammer forming
- Dimensional sheet-metal forming
- Sculptural jewelry
- Cuff and bracelet making
- Curved jewelry components
- Decorative metalwork
- Flowing and saddle-shaped forms
- Small-scale metal sculpture
- Professional jewelry studios
- Metalsmithing workshops
- Advanced hobby metalworking
Ideal for Dimensional Jewelry & Metalwork
Anticlastic forming gives jewelry makers and metalsmiths the ability to transform flat sheet into sophisticated three-dimensional forms.
The five graduated profiles of this Bonny Doon stake make it especially useful for experimenting with different degrees and sizes of curvature.
Depending on your material, design, and forming technique, it can be incorporated into the creation of dimensional pieces such as:
- Cuffs
- Bracelets
- Pendants
- Sculptural jewelry components
- Decorative sheet-metal forms
- Curved and flowing metal elements
- Three-dimensional metal designs
Why Use a Graduated Anticlastic Stake?
Different projects require different forming radii and profiles. A single-size stake can limit your options or require frequent changes between separate forming tools.
The five graduated depressions on the Bonny Doon Large Anticlastic Stake provide multiple working surfaces within one tool.
This allows you to select a profile appropriate to your project or progressively move between profiles while developing the desired form.
For metalsmiths who regularly explore anticlastic techniques, having multiple graduated surfaces immediately available can make the forming process more efficient.
A Purpose-Built Tool for the Metalsmithing Bench
Anticlastic forming requires more than simply striking metal over a generic surface. The shape and stability of the forming tool directly affect your ability to develop controlled curves.
The Bonny Doon Large Anticlastic Forming Stake combines:
- Multiple graduated forming profiles
- Precision CNC milling
- Reduced flex
- Secure vise mounting
- A hexagonal center designed for positive clamping
Together, these features create a specialized tool designed specifically for controlled dimensional metal forming.
Large Anticlastic Stake vs. Swanstrom Anvil Stakes
Bonny Doon offers different stake designs for different workshop setups.
This Large Anticlastic Forming Stake has a hexagonal center designed to clamp directly in a bench vise. It does not require the Swanstrom Anvil used by several other Bonny Doon interchangeable forming stakes.
This makes the Large Anticlastic Stake particularly attractive if you:
- Already have a suitable bench vise
- Want a stand-alone anticlastic forming stake
- Prefer direct vise mounting
- Want five graduated anticlastic profiles in one tool
- Use or plan to use the Bonny Doon Vertical Vise
If you already own the Swanstrom Anvil system, Bonny Doon's Swanstrom-compatible stakes provide another modular approach to expanding your forming capabilities.
Why Choose Bonny Doon?
Bonny Doon tools are designed for specialized jewelry making and metal-forming applications where stability, control, and dependable working surfaces matter.
The Bonny Doon Large Anticlastic Forming Stake combines precision CNC milling with five graduated anticlastic forming depressions and a vise-friendly hexagonal center section.
For professional metalsmiths and serious jewelry makers, this purpose-built design provides a versatile and stable platform for exploring anticlastic forms and dimensional metalwork.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bonny Doon Large Anticlastic Forming Stake used for?
It is designed for anticlastic metal forming, a technique used to create dimensional metal shapes with opposing curves. It is particularly useful for jewelry making, metalsmithing, silversmithing, and sculptural metalwork.
How many forming depressions does the stake have?
The stake has five graduated anticlastic depressions in total: three on one end and two on the opposite end.
Why are the forming depressions graduated?
The graduated profiles provide multiple forming sizes, allowing you to select a surface appropriate to the size and curvature of your project.
How does the stake mount?
The stake has a hexagonal center section designed to clamp securely in a bench vise.
Do I need a special anvil to use this stake?
No proprietary anvil is required. The stake is designed to clamp in a suitable bench vise.
Does this stake fit the Swanstrom Anvil?
This particular Bonny Doon stake is designed around a hexagonal center that clamps in a bench vise, rather than the bolt-in mounting system used by Bonny Doon's Swanstrom Anvil stakes.
Can I use it with the Bonny Doon Vertical Vise?
Yes. The Bonny Doon Vertical Vise is an excellent companion for this stake and provides a particularly secure setup for forming operations.
Why is the center hexagonal?
The flat surfaces of the hexagonal center provide secure gripping surfaces for vise jaws, helping prevent unwanted movement while you work.
Is the stake CNC machined?
Yes. The stake is CNC-milled for stability and reduced flex during metal forming.
Is this stake suitable for jewelry making?
Yes. It is particularly useful for dimensional jewelry, cuffs, bracelets, sculptural jewelry components, and other projects involving anticlastic forms.
Who is this forming stake designed for?
It is well suited to jewelers, metalsmiths, silversmiths, metal artists, professional workshops, and serious hobbyists exploring dimensional metal forming.
Where is the Bonny Doon Large Anticlastic Forming Stake made?
This product is made in the United States.
| SKU: | 115417 |
| UPC: | 632751119597 |
| Brand: | Bonny Doon |
| MPN: | 115417 |
| Made In: | United States |
