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    Made a quick stop by the antiques market early Saturday and finally found a railroad anvil that I could afford, which means not very much. I rarely see them and when I do guys seem to price them like they are made of gold. Going to take a little work to get this one polished on top. Can't wait to pin some razors on this puppy!
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    Quote Originally Posted by xiaotuzi View Post
    Made a quick stop by the antiques market early Saturday and finally found a railroad anvil that I could afford, which means not very much. I rarely see them and when I do guys seem to price them like they are made of gold. Going to take a little work to get this one polished on top. Can't wait to pin some razors on this puppy!
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    Nice un, takes about 4-6 hrs with power tools to get one done and polished......I think [emoji56]
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    Quote Originally Posted by outback View Post
    Nice un, takes about 4-6 hrs with power tools to get one done and polished......I think [emoji56]
    And about 4-6 hours later.... got the anvil cleaned up and polished. Looking forward to using this one.
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    Puts a whole new perspective into cleaning a blade, don't it.!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by outback View Post
    Puts a whole new perspective into cleaning a blade, don't it.!!
    It sure do!
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    Wow, Garrison-How many DMT's did that eat up? But seriously, what did you use, a belt-sander or similar? That looks slicker than a greased bowling ball!
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    Quote Originally Posted by ScoutHikerDad View Post
    Wow, Garrison-How many DMT's did that eat up? But seriously, what did you use, a belt-sander or similar? That looks slicker than a greased bowling ball!
    Thanks, yeah I used a belt sander until the pits were gone. It ate up a few belts, then I did some hand sanding dry and with wd40 up to 2000 until the scratches were out, then a drill with a buffing wheel and some compound, then hand rubbing with Mother's.
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    Quote Originally Posted by xiaotuzi View Post
    Thanks, yeah I used a belt sander until the pits were gone. It ate up a few belts, then I did some hand sanding dry and with wd40 up to 2000 until the scratches were out, then a drill with a buffing wheel and some compound, then hand rubbing with Mother's.
    Sounds about right.!
    Though I used a DA sander after the heavy grt., instead of hand sanding.
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    Quote Originally Posted by xiaotuzi View Post
    And about 4-6 hours later.... got the anvil cleaned up and polished. Looking forward to using this one.
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    Yeah Right !!
    After polishing that anvil up to that state, the only use it will see is a display stand for your finished razors in photo shoots.
    A hammer won't be allowed within 20 feet of it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hirlau View Post
    Yeah Right !!
    After polishing that anvil up to that state, the only use it will see is a display stand for your finished razors in photo shoots.
    A hammer won't be allowed within 20 feet of it.
    This has crossed my mind
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