Thread: railroad track anvil

Originally Posted by mattm82

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.

I find it hard to believe that this advice was given at all, if you have ever seen a disc explode it is really ugly. Guards are designed for a reason.

Originally Posted by mattm82

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.

You know the guy that recommended it to me explicitly told me that I need a face gaurd and glasses... He's a local blacksmith... But thanks! I always appreciate safety advice it has come in handy on more than one occasion

Originally Posted by Dafonz6987

You know the guy that recommended it to me explicitly told me that I need a face gaurd and glasses... He's a local blacksmith... But thanks! I always appreciate safety advice it has come in handy on more than one occasion

The face shield and glasses won't protect the rest of your body though. If I wanted to use larger discs I would but a grinder to suit, regardless of the guys profession I would take advice to bypass safety features with caution.

Originally Posted by edhewitt

The face shield and glasses won't protect the rest of your body though. If I wanted to use larger discs I would but a grinder to suit, regardless of the guys profession I would take advice to bypass safety features with caution.

I think ur taking me the wrong way.... U had mentioned that it's hard to believe the advice was given at all so I was letting u know where it came from:.. Not saying he's a blacksmith and knows more lol hahaha but really I appreciate the word of caution, I could have very well hurt myself... Thankfully I won't have to hear any "I told you so's"