Torrance, CA
Quoted from pingod:I think I see mine in that picture
Technically everyone's is in the last picture, that's all 29. The last one is already installed in my machine for testing.
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any chance to see it in a machine? (Can't recall if you posted one in the machine yet, at least one of the finished ones)
Quoted from anubis2night:any chance to see it in a machine? (Can't recall if you posted one in the machine yet, at least one of the finished ones)
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Quoted from anubis2night:any chance to see it in a machine? (Can't recall if you posted one in the machine yet, at least one of the finished ones)
Yeah, this post: https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/my-new-metallica-hammer-design/page/5#post-2263209
Quoted from cscmtp:Aurich did I read a while back that you might try and create another version that might be available at a lower cost?
Yes, I'll post more details on that shortly. 
I just packed all the boxes, I'll try and print the shipping labels tonight and get them in the mail tomorrow if I can.
Melbourne
Just got back from the post office, all orders are shipped! 
I have two people who asked me if they could wait a bit to pay, they're covered. One person who hasn't responded. If he doesn't get back to me in a bit or drops out his spot will go to the first person on my waiting list.
Looking forward to install pics and reports!
Quoted from Aurich:Just got back from the post office, all orders are shipped!
I have two people who asked me if they could wait a bit to pay, they're covered. One person who hasn't responded. If he doesn't get back to me in a bit or drops out his spot will go to the first person on my waiting list.
Looking forward to install pics and reports!
Bravo! You are a real credit to this hobby, Aurich. Beautiful work. Nicely done. 
Quoted from Menator:Looking forward to receiving it, now I just need a pinball machine
Hmm, that's a minor detail! 
Good luck with that hunt.
Quoted from Razorbak86:Bravo! You are a real credit to this hobby, Aurich. Beautiful work. Nicely done.
Aww. 
Anyone here have the pinball refinery hammer light mod (red) or the mezemods hammer light mod (blue). I was wondering what people's opinions are on which one they prefer. I can't decide from the pictures -- both look great.
Quoted from S37VEN:Anyone here have the pinball refinery hammer light mod (red) or the mezemods hammer light mod (blue). I was wondering what people's opinions are on which one they prefer. I can't decide from the pictures -- both look great.
I have seen neither, so I cannot help you. But I can tell you that Gio from Refinery ordered one of my hammers, so you might be able to see a pic of the mod installed in it from him.
I think I will probably got with red, as I believe it will stand out more. The blue might just blend into the blue on the playfield too much.
Well in theory they should be super easy to install, I left the channel in the handle to route the wires out of. But since I don't have the mod I never did test it.
These are pretty SWEET looking dude!!! Id have to admit that when you first started this project I didn't like the design at all as I thought the original hammer is cool enough as it is. Buuuut the end result is a PURE love affair with quality and craftsmanship...hands down. In saying that I didn't originally like the design I know Aurich is a guy who doesn't take criticism personally (actually he seems to feed off it positively
)....and I was a total fan of his TS alt trans. Being METPRO owner I dont need this bad boy but Id easily add it if I was in the PREM/LE club.
I am waiting patiently to see his MET back board idea as he has hinted as a few times over a few forum threads.
Well played sir!!
Quoted from Aurich:Just got back from the post office, all orders are shipped!
I have two people who asked me if they could wait a bit to pay, they're covered. One person who hasn't responded. If he doesn't get back to me in a bit or drops out his spot will go to the first person on my waiting list.
Looking forward to install pics and reports!
Son of a gun I think that's me and I should save my $$$ LOL
Aurich, the only real items that made me want the premium or Le would be your hammer. Too bad us pro owners couldn't find another use for it
Kelowna, BC
Quoted from anubis2night:Aurich, the only real items that made me want the premium or Le would be your hammer. Too bad us pro owners couldn't find another use for it
Retrofit over the captive ball. 
I promise my next Metallica project, which I admittedly side-lined for this hammer, will work for all machines. Time to get back in gear on that, which I'm excited about.
I will though also get the gears moving on the "Pro" version of the Hammer of Justice now that the LE has shipped.
Here's a peek at what it will look like. This is primed black, clearcoated, and ready for taking an impression to make a mold. Once cast we'll experiment with how to paint it best, but the look will be a wood body, with iron bands, cap, and spikes.
Feature and shape wise aside from those outside details it's otherwise the same shape as the LE.
More info on that to come when we've had time to test things.
Quoted from Mando:Did you ever tell us what your other project was ?
Nope! I've hinted, but it's a secret until it's ready, I'm just being a horrible tease. 
Came home for lunch and the mailman was delivering my hammer. I opened it up to check it out and...WOW!!! This thing looks amazing! I knew it was going to be impressive but this has exceeded my expectations. Great job Aurich. Thanks for your hard work on this!
Quoted from dgposter:Came home for lunch and the mailman was delivering my hammer. I opened it up to check it out and...WOW!!! This thing looks amazing! I knew it was going to be impressive but this has exceeded my expectations. Great job Aurich. Thanks for your hard work on this!
Sweet, I was hoping I got them to the post office in time for next day for local folks. What number did you get?
Quoted from Aurich:Sweet, I was hoping I got them to the post office in time for next day for local folks. What number did you get?
Mail lady just left , no hammer in NorCal. Hopefully tomorrow...
Quoted from moto_cat:Mail lady just left , no hammer in NorCal. Hopefully tomorrow...
You should have gotten a tracking number by email. The USPS tracking generally sucks, but usually you'll at least see if it's out for delivery. I'm hopeful that most people in major cities will get theirs tomorrow, I sent it 2 day priority, but probably Monday if not.
Quoted from dgposter:Back at work now...but I believe it was #26. Don't tell my boss I'm checking Pinside!
Your secret is safe with me. So long as you post install pics.
Aurich, tracking shows in transit. Expected delivery tomorrow the 28th. I'll post a pic when I get it.
I must admit when I read about the pro version my first though was or metallica pro versions but then I realized the pro hammer is likely the cast version of the hammer. Btw great choice for using dark resin, should look amazing with drybrushing over the high spots and metallizer over the spikes
Quoted from anubis2night:I must admit when I read about the pro version my first though was or Metallica pro versions but then I realized the pro hammer is likely the cast version of the hammer. Btw great choice for using dark resin, should look amazing with drybrushing over the high spots and metallizer over the spikes
Just to be clear, while the plan is to use a dark resin, that's not the actual cast one. That's the master hand sculpted version, primed black, and clear coated to be ready for the mold making.
So we haven't actually seen how it will cast yet.
And yes, the "pro" version is just the cast one, seemed easiest to steal the Stern nomenclature to try and explain the difference between the limited one and this other one, which if it works will just be made until there's no more demand. Be that more or less than the LE, no clue!
Excellent, if they made it as far as Minnesota sounds like there's a good chance most US people will get theirs today.
Now I want to start seeing install pics!!
looks great, and I think it looks better than the original. The original, looks like the statue/pillar from hellraiser with all the bodies in it.
Quoted from MJW:Looks like Hemi used some heat glue to install the LEDs in the stock hammer. This is going to be a challenge getting it out and trying to fit in replacement hammer.
If it's hot glue then it will respond to heat. Hit it with a hair dryer, and it will soften and loosen and you can probably easily pry it back out.
Since I put the wire channel in the handle you won't have to run it out of the bottom of the hammer at least!
Also, if it wasn't clear from my instructions, that whole metal post coming out of the black handle needs to be removed. It's probably obvious, but just pointing it out in case.
Yesss, you win the first install pic!
Glad to hear the wire channel worked, I don't have that mod, so I never actually tested it myself.
I want to hear how people like playing with it too. Personally I really like the smaller visual footprint.
Edit: Also, good call on doing the captive ball mod, I really like that so much better than the block. It's a must have IMHO.
Man that hammer really does make me wish I had a machine to put it in. Waaaaaaayyyyy nicer than the original
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