I turn a Railroad Track into an Anvil - using an Angle Grinder.

In this video, I turn a Railroad Track into an Anvil using an Angle Grinder.
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

Locking Pliers – Vise Grips

Magnets

My camera set-up.

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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

[hankengai]

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!

[thedeclutteringdad]

As someone who hates pulling the grinder out, I have massive respect for the amount of work that went into this

[joemccarney]

Definitely good enough to keep me interested. I’ll never call you lazy. I admire the idea and tenacity. Thank you.

[sickwilly]

Just retired, 40yrs Union Sheetmetal Worker. Well done, very nice job. 👍

[skylerbrycesmith]

Most people won’t truly understand the amount of work that went into this just using a grinder. Incredible work!

[paulwilliams]

You are 75% craftsman, 25% magician.
Great work!

[eltino]

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 👏

[タマラ-dm]

Люблю звон наковальни от молота. Отличная работа! Благодарю за приятно проведенное время.

[fredferd]

Precision, symmetry, confidence when working with tools, and most important, the artist's eye. Very well done!

[tonystokes]

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.

[Colorado-Tinkering]

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.

[romangrayjr]

I just bought a 16" railroad tie anvil from a guy who made it and was selling it on Facebook marketplace. He was asking $40, and that's what I paid. I figured that was a swingin' price for all the work he put into it.

[thomasmcmahan]

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.

[СамолетСобакин]

Твердая рука, отличный глазомер, титаническая выдержка, ну и аккуратность наконец то творят чудеса. Я в восхищении! Браво! Таким людям нужно памятники чугунные на вокзалах и площадях ставить! Сам любитель творить руками, но это виртуоз! Еще раз браво!

[fredford]

Something so simple as an anvil, yes, but a real work of art.Very nice work, and a keeper for decades!

[thehiddendoor]

Truly beautiful stock removal technique, and the finished product speaks for itself. It was a pleasure watching the process from start to finish. I'm going to have my son watch this, just to get an idea of what can be accomplished with an angle grinder.

[kenwebster]

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.

[johnchtourou]

Gavin I've been a machinist all my life I'm seeing and admire your beautiful work as one truly excellent craftsman

[donaldmatthies]

Gavin,
Everything about your railroad anvil turned out great, from the set up, to the final product. Thank you for taking time to film, edit and post this video.

[whskeyeven]

I just love the way you show the viewer exactly what you use to make this project. Thank you so much. Excellent work!