Thread: railroad track anvil

I'll keep my eye on the News for "Train Derailments"

Originally Posted by Dafonz6987

I just didn't think they would leave the work behind

The last time I saw a crew doing repair I stopped and asked them if I could buy a short piece of them. They said they didn't have any real short pieces and then boomed a 10 foot rail into the back of my truck for free.
I came back to them later and gave them a couple of 6 packs which they did accept.

So look for a repair crew.

Originally Posted by criswilson10

The last time I saw a crew doing repair I stopped and asked them if I could buy a short piece of them. They said they didn't have any real short pieces and then boomed a 10 foot rail into the back of my truck for free.
I came back to them later and gave them a couple of 6 packs which they did accept.

So look for a repair crew.

Many years ago my Dad gave me these sound words of advice--> "Remember this kid, all through life you can get a lot of mileage from a six pack of beer."

Man that is so true, I made a career and reputation of getting thing done in a bureaucratic system, by greasing the wheels of key people with beer, flowers, candy and lunches at Philippe’s, and the philosophy of “easier to ask for forgiveness, than beg for permission.”

Railroad track anvil project took a back seat... My 2x72 grinder that I built is having some issues that need to be addressed... I realized the 1/2 Bolt that goes though the tool arm isn't straight... Found that out when I was doing rough grinding... The grind wasn't even and I thought it was me but I found the cuplrate... So now I'm making another tool arm with it being tapped to see if that solves the issue... I'll be back at this when I'm done with my grinder

I didn't think you were going to whip through this thread anyway :<0) I searched what seemed like forever to find an anvil. I thought about the rail thing but I have worn out a few angle grinders and ain't in the mood for that again. There is a great anvil maker in Colorado and if you by direct he ships for free. Dang if I can find him now though. Lost my bookmarks.
I wound up with an 1860 Wilkinson

He had a 30 lb Vaughn, beat to death, rusted and chipped. Had a 100 lbs but it’s gone.

A good blacksmith can rebuild that anvil Euclid.

Or a good welder

Originally Posted by Dafonz6987

So the local smith I got it from suggested to take the guard off my angle grinder and actually use a 6" wheel on my 4 1/2 but that I would be required to use gloves and a mask if I did so...

I would recommend against this. A 6" wheel is likely to be rated for lower speeds than your 4 1/2" grinder, the wheel will be closer to your fingers and if it explodes it will be unpleasant. Gloves won't do a great deal for you if it kicks and your hand slams into the wheel. Better to use the tools you have safely, take a bit longer and enjoy the finished product than injure yourself and have a half finished project.

Looking forward to your progress however. I already have an anvil but am going to make a post anvil soon. I have to steel, just need to shape and heat treat.