Thread: Domed washers

Originally Posted by medicevans

Is there a way to make domed washers without a doming/dapping block? Thanks.

A big nail with the end rounded off and a piece of wood, will work for doming washers. Put the washer on a piece of end grain wood, then use the rounded off nail and a hammer to shape form the domed washer. A couple of light taps is all it takes to make the washer conform to the shape of the rounded off nail. The wood works better if it is a hard wood (I used oak). Make sure you do not drive the washers too deep into the wood, a few light taps is all that it takes.

Charlie