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Thor’s Hammer

A hand-carved wooden pattern translated into a highly detailed aluminium casting.

Case study / 18

The project

Ross Douglas brought a carefully shaped and engraved wooden Thor hammer pattern to the foundry. Experienced moulders and fettlers used it to create a detailed Aluminium replica.

Aluminium was chosen as a practical alternative to iron or steel; the finished hammer still weighed 13 kg. After polishing, it was described as sitting naturally in a forest setting.

Project details are based on the published case record. The hero artwork is illustrative; original project photographs, where available, appear below.

From the legacy portfolio

Project photographs.

Thor's Hammer casting
Thor's Hammer casting, detail