3 Inch Steel Bench Block with Wood Base This handy bench block eases the stress on your hands while hammering metal. The quarter inch polished steel block is mounted in a high quality three quarter inch durable hardwood base. The wooden base serves to cushion the blow and absorb the impact of each hammer strike. This bench block minimizes the vibrations and stress put on your hands while crafting jewelry and other metals. You can also flip the bench block over and hammer on the wooden side when you need a softer surface.