This forming stakes can be used with a plastic/nylon hammer to create Synclastic forms out of sheet metal. Milled from hexagonal stock creating precise sinclastic shapes with less flex than found in traditional stakes. The hexagonal center of this stake clamps securely into a bench vise, providing a more stable work surface compared to traditional forming stakes. This stake has five graduated synclastic forms on one end and four on the other end this stake becomes a must-have for any metalsmith.