Welcome to Fournier Enterprises, Shot Bag Selection & Guidelines

Shot bags are made out of thick top grain cowhide for durability and extended life. Our bags have a suede outer finish and a tanned inner surface for blemish-free metal work. Each bag is double stitched and has a leather binding around the edge.

A reinforced flap with VELCRO® closure system is used to retain filler. Bags are approximately 1-½" to 2" thick when filled.

(Bags come unfilled - please see fill recommendations below.)

How Are Shot Bags Used?
Metal is formed by striking it with a hammer or mallet, directly or indirectly. In order to create the form you have in mind, it is necessary to use force to stretch the metal. The trick is learning how much force to apply to get the shape you want. A delicate tap often works better than brute strength.

A good method to stretch metal is to strike it on a surface that will yield to the blow. A shot bag is a leather bag filled with # 9 birdshot (or similar filler material). The metal is struck on top of it, and the bag gives some support yet yields enough so the metal can form. The shot inside the bag conforms to the hammer's face, and the metal stretches.

(Excerpt from Sheet Metal Handbook, by Ron & Sue Fournier)

18" ROUND SHOT BAG ( LSB18 ) Price: $53

(each piece sold separately)

Part of our Signature Series

Shot Bag Sizes:

6" ROUND SHOT BAG ( LSB06 )
Price: $20
Convenient, handheld shot bag, sometimes called a "Dolly Shot Bag" Perfect for using at the bench or right on the job, this dolly shot bag is great for aluminum body or component repair. Ron likes it because it's portable and won't leave marks on metal.

8" ROUND SHOT BAG ( LSB08 )
Price: $24
A nice manageable size, also ideal for jewelers.

12" ROUND SHOT BAG ( LSB12 ),
Price: $33
A 12" bag is a great 'starter' size offering flexibility and easy mobility around the shop. Our most popular size bag!

18" ROUND SHOT BAG ( LSB18 ), Price: $53

18" RECTANGULAR SAND BAG ( LSB18R ),
Price: $65 EXTRA LARGE, BY REQUEST!
This rectangular sand bag is ideal for use with large panels. We recommend using children's play sand to fill this bag. Measures 12" x 18"

MORE INFO

How much fill do I need for my bag?
General guidelines...

• We generally recommend filling shot bags with # 9 bird shot, available at most sporting goods stores. (Or, stores that sell "reloading" or hunting supplies.)

• Remember, for best results, don't overfill the shot bag. Always leave room for whatever fill you use to displace during metal shaping.

HOT TIP

We prefer to use bird shot to fill bags that will be used for working with steel and sand for shot bags that will be used for working with aluminum. In our experience, sand is not the best "all purpose" filler. Use your judgment, personal preference and project type to determine what kind of fill will work best for the project at hand.

6" dia. Bag

Fill with approximately 10 lbs. of shot

8" dia. Bag

Fill with approximately 25 lbs. of shot

12" dia. Bag

Fill with approximately two 25 lb. bags of shot

18" dia. Bag

Fill with approximately three 25 lb. bags of shot

18" x 12" rectangular bag

Fill with children's "play sand". About 30 lbs. will fill an 18" rectangular bag nicely. Remember, there is a bit of personal preference involved in how 'loose' or 'full' the bag should be.

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