Don't let the availability of stakes keep you from learning how to raise. Raising can be done on wooden stakes that you can make yourself. I would recommend "Silversmithing" by William Seitz and Rupert Feingold. It is probably the best book available and is very reasonable in cost.
Steel stakes can be made using a length of 1 1/2" or 2" (4cm or 5cm) diameter steel rod and ground down to the contour you wish with an angle grinder and then polished. This pipe can be held in a vise.
Let us know of your progress in raising.
Fred
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Rene,
Don't let the availability of stakes keep you from learning how to raise. Raising can be done on wooden stakes that you can make yourself. I would recommend "Silversmithing" by William Seitz and Rupert Feingold. It is probably the best book available and is very reasonable in cost.
Steel stakes can be made using a length of 1 1/2" or 2" (4cm or 5cm) diameter steel rod and ground down to the contour you wish with an angle grinder and then polished. This pipe can be held in a vise.
Let us know of your progress in raising.
Fred