Just when I am doing modding my #metallica-le , this is one mod I cannot say No to. Sent PM.

Really killer job and love the photos they really pop and show the craftmanship details.

Man, these are coming along real nice and quick. Thanks for showing the updates.

You told us this was an iterative process. Would you be willing to provide insight to how many man hours it took to produce the templates your using right now?

Was it a pain to produce the 3D model file or ensuring the geometric shape is perfect to perform as intended?

This is coming from a software engineer who knows little about hardware, but am fascinated.

Hell Yeah!! Cannot wait to get mine and see this sweet thing on my precious Metallica pinball machine. If I can be buried with this machine I would tell my wife to do so. Have to post a photo to show it off.

You know... A Metallica Topper would be awesome. The last mod I feel is needed for this bad boy.

Okay Boys/Girls... Just got my Hammer in the mail in one piece and installed!! Phew!

Now, i'll upload my own photos. Aurich, What camera do you use to take those photos? Maybe you have added a nice external light source, but dang my basic lights suck.

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I'll take my post from the perspective of comparing what you already have to what Aurich is offering. Many complained the Hammer is too big, clunky, and looks unfinished as it looks like clay.

To my eyes Aurich listened and made what he has as Hammer v2.0. Sorry for the lighting issues.
Here are comparison shots side to side.

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Sorry that I did not take two camera shots at the same height, but I think this gives you an understanding of its scale.

This is a comparison from the Original Metallica Hammer to Aurich's Hammer.

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Finally, I uploaded a small video clip of me forcing the Hammer to lock a ball. I commend people who do demonstrations flawlessly.
I do not have a good setup and held my cell phone in one hand while trying to throw the darn pinball at the Hammer target.

Notice how much slimmer and easier it is to see the playfield behind the Hammer!!! That was the biggest complaint I've heard.

Done with my assessment. Thanks Aurich picking this back up and allowing me to buy one for myself. Yes it's not cheap, but damn well worth it in my eyes...

Besides, I acquired my Metallica pinball during the last runs and Aurich's first Hammer was long gone by then.

Thank you sir!!!

Coming from a guy who has not a lot of experience adding mods to pinball machines… This was easy.

Your Hammer fit snug and like your instructions and to find that alignment to add the nut/bolt.

This is not your fault, but I’d prefer a cleaner install… wished Stern had created a threaded end where the bolt is inserted into the shaft so you don’t need the nut to tighten it.

See the photo. The nut/bolt is more exposed there and a little too big.

Again… not your doing, but just adding a thought.

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Cool... never knew about this, but I'm not one to tinker with my pinball machines as much. That would make perfect sense as in my small video clip there were some occasions when it should trigger hitting the coffin but did not.

Replacing with a ball would improve this....I'll look into this and that would make me happier when I complain why it was not registering the hit.

Oh, nice touch... is that a Cherry finish? Oh, I see the previous post Aurich shared what you were thinking. Is that exactly what you did to get the finish you are showing in your photo?