I turn a Railroad Track into an Anvil - using an Angle Grinder.
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Published 2022-09-01
This was a good metalworking project for me, I totally enjoyed doing this, it was one of those simple jobs I like, putting something on the workbench cutting some stuff off it, and cleaning it up a bit, and the job is done. Hahaha, Good times.
I hope you enjoy my video of making an Anvil from a railway track. The finished weighed = 10kg (22 pounds)
The main tools used, were an angle grinder, a 5-inch random orbital sander, and a bench vice.
Tools / Supplies, I often use are.
Marking out Tools
Markal Silver-Streak Metal Marker Round: amzn.to/3mTJDHt
Milwaukee 4pk Inkzall Black Ultra Fine Point Pens: amzn.to/2WKKpeE
Milwaukee Inkzall Jobsite Fine Point Black Permanent Marker 12 Pack: amzn.to/3kHrXfo
Locking Pliers – Vise Grips
MILWAUKEE 10” Locking Pliers, Curved Jaw: amzn.to/3zzJH2u
Milwaukee 6" Long Nose Locking Pliers: amzn.to/3jyVLeS
Milwaukee 6” Locking Clamp Regular Jaws: amzn.to/3jB94eI
KNIPEX Tools Long Nose Grip Pliers: amzn.to/3ByD1SP
Magnets
Magnetic V-Pads Kit, Magnets On Both Pad Face & Bottom: amzn.to/3DCya4W
Mini Magnetic Fabrication Square Magnets Angles: 30°, 60°, 45°, 90°: amzn.to/2WN9Fkr
“L” shape Corner Square Magnets 12°, 90° & 60° Angle Setting: amzn.to/2YaZXsU
My camera set-up.
Canon EOS M6 Mark II Camera 15-45mm Lens: amzn.to/3DNnn83
VideoMicro Rode Compact On-Camera Microphone: amzn.to/3QkUBnK
Camera Tripod Vanguard Alta Pro 2: amzn.to/3yB8hP5
The Brand of the Drill bits, and cutting/flap discs, is "Alpha" If you can't get them at your local hardware shop, here is a link to Alpha Tools: alphatools.com.au/
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Always use all the correct safety gear, and use your tools safely, I am not a good role model for this.
Hope you found something of use in my video or at least found it entertaining.
Gavin Clark DIY
All Comments (21)
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Most people won’t truly understand the amount of work that went into this just using a grinder. Incredible work!
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As someone who hates pulling the grinder out, I have massive respect for the amount of work that went into this
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To create this with only a grinder as main tool, you need a sturdy hand and good eyes, all conected to a sharp mind. Respect! Great piece of work!
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It’s a thing of art. Beautiful job.
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That's absolutely the best anvil in the whole world 😊
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As a fabricactor that does alot of grinding and welding that was a joy to watch and most watching won't realise how much effort that took to make that using only angle grinders. Well done 👏
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Well done! When I was a young man, I got a piece of rail, intending to make an anvil from it. Well that was maybe 40 years ago & I still haven't started the job. So all kudos to you for actually doing this.
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You are 75% craftsman, 25% magician. Great work!
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Precision, symmetry, confidence when working with tools, and most important, the artist's eye. Very well done!
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I have a piece of old rail track like that this 80 year old guy gave me. he said you got any use for this? I said hell yea I'll make an anvil out of it. I'm glad I ran across this video. I've welded a lot of years, and this guy here really knows how to control them grinders, great job.
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Something so simple as an anvil, yes, but a real work of art.Very nice work, and a keeper for decades!
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I’ve got four pieces of rail sitting in my garage for over a year now. Been looking for the right time to turn them into anvils — give them away as presents etc. Your video is the best one I’ve found for someone with just some grinders and other minimal tools. Thank you for the nudge to get mine started.
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🙂видео надо было назвать: " терпения у меня очень много." У меня бы не хватило. Классный урок.
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Just retired, 40yrs Union Sheetmetal Worker. Well done, very nice job. 👍
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Very very well done. I’m jealous of your talent, AND your anvil.
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Люблю звон наковальни от молота. Отличная работа! Благодарю за приятно проведенное время.
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You know, Gavin, people with milling machines would have a hard time making an anvil like this. 30 years ago in Germany I worked with one Polish engineer who had very similar skills to yours, he was my mentor, so I am well aware of how much work and experience it takes to create such a beautiful anvil.
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I can’t get over how flat you were able to get it by hand! Outstanding job overall. I have a piece about the same size I’ve been meaning to turn into an anvil, after watching this I have better confidence now.
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Crafty knowledge at its finest!
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At the beginning of the video I was thinking "wow what a great idea".. at the end I'm thinking "wow that's an insane amount of hard work"... Respect!!!
