THE HAMMER | Cast Aluminum and Lead from 3D Printed Patterns

I made a cast aluminum and lead hammer using multiple 3D printed molds and patterns. A lead hammer is useful for 'persuading' things where you do not want to leave a mark. You simply recast the head when it needs it.

I think the noir theme came from the narrator's voice in my head every time I said the word 'hammer'... something different!

A huge thank you for the shout-out on the Making It Podcast!
If you have not tuned in yet, check it out!!!

Making It Podcast : Hosted by Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto

(For those who are curious, Oltrogge is pronounced like you would say Ultra-Geek but leave off the 'k'-- :)

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[buildmotion]

Quality and detail like Clickspring. Your projects are a benchmark to the community. I'm a machinist of 25+ years experience, and wish you worked in my shop!

[mavos]

Hey Brian, really missing seeing a true craftsman at work.
Please come back soon with some more videos.

[NoHandlebars]

Hey Brian. Any chance we will see more videos anytime soon? I love your channel. It is one of my favorites on youtube.

[syanizamazrulannuar]

Ive watched alot of home casting videos. But none can compare to you. Your craftmanship, your skill, the attention to details, the meticulous work, the perfect use of petrobond, simply outmatches and beat the other fellas out there.

I know you are probably focusing on your career or what not, but i, no, we are hoping that you would come back one day and show us more amazing things.

Heres to you, the master crafter, Brian!

[jimmydiresta]

hahah i am wearing head phones editing my blog and i hear my voice!! Mad Love! Amazing lesson as always!

[didgoo]

Beautiful video Brian, everyone who even thinks about a YouTube video should watch and learn. Video angles and focus excellent.
Voice over concise and informative.
And best of all no unnecessary bloody music.
Congratulations on a job expertly done Brian you now have another subscriber.

[matejsmetka]

10 points to the Oltroggor! You, sir, are fricking magician. Love your preciseness and clean work! Keep it up!

[btzemat]

You have a voice for a unsolved killer documentary. A tv station should hire you for 2020, 60 min, 48 hrs or something.

[DavidGuyton]

I love this level of precision. Well done sir.

[GruntWrk]

What a beautiful masterpiece. God i love YouTube. People like you really make this website a community. Keep the great videos coming please.

[WabiSabE]

amazing process, beautiful result. A true artisan!

[attitude]

This is way better than most of the metal casting channels! You’ve set the bar and keep up the great work!

[augustmay]

Hei Mr. Brian. Come back please. Miss your videos.

[momoshodo]

I only discovered your channel a few days ago but I've already gone through your videos and you've become one of my top 3 favorite channels! Great videos and really interesting stuff! Please keep up the great work and make many more videos!!! 4 months since your last video is too long. Excellent stuff never the less.

[npbamboo]

Beautiful - A true work of Art. It puts 99% of YouTube videos to shame!

[derekforestier]

I was so glad when jimmy mentioned your name. I think you have a great channel, and have mentioned you to him in the past. I hope you have continued success, and I love to see your channel grow. Great build by the way.

[Ferelmakina]

The quality of your videos goes in one direction: up. You're not only keeping your creativity but improving your editing + storytelling abilities. Well done Brian!

[thomas]

I love the story-telling and the quality of your video (kuddos for the nice podcast insert) !

[billberger]

your kayak videos reminded me of how great and informative these videos are. As a fellow Michigander, please keep them up.

[TheGunCollective]

You always make this look so damn easy haha. Fantastic work as always.