StumpXJ
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So... any of you Georgia guys want to get rid of a 12" length?? Not sure if that bad piece ever got replaced Toymn6366, but if you have some I would love a chance at getting a bit of it.
~ Stump
~ Stump
Train track ---> ANVIL !!!
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Nuts
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Why do we buy 300# anvils? Because more weight under the hammer makes for easier more efficient shaping.
Horizontal RR anvils work great for light duty, thinner metal shaping.
Here is a way to maximize RR rail for heavier work.
Use a 30" of so length of rail, set it on end down into a five gallon bucket of premix concrete, then source out a piece of 2x5x5 flat stock and weld it on the top end of the RR,
or what ever size suits you, the thicker the better.
Even mild steel takes a lot of abuse and when it gets too dinged up, grind or draw file it flat.
Beginning knife makers use this set up to get started.
Anyway, nice looking anvils guys.
Nuts
Horizontal RR anvils work great for light duty, thinner metal shaping.
Here is a way to maximize RR rail for heavier work.
Use a 30" of so length of rail, set it on end down into a five gallon bucket of premix concrete, then source out a piece of 2x5x5 flat stock and weld it on the top end of the RR,
or what ever size suits you, the thicker the better.
Even mild steel takes a lot of abuse and when it gets too dinged up, grind or draw file it flat.
Beginning knife makers use this set up to get started.
Anyway, nice looking anvils guys.
Nuts
Printer Mike
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Guess it might be too late, but I could use a short piece for an anvil.
banzaitoyota
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I need to get a pic of my ACME brand one I purchased from a HAMB'er
Mr9two9
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I work on the NYC Subway. In the yard where the scrap rails are brought in after rail replacement. We use two kinds of running rail. 100#ft, and 115#ft. the stuff that is used for third rail (electric carrier) is MUCH beefier at 150#ft it is also shaped differently, as the web is about four inches wide, and the top is wider and flat (not rounded) I might have to see if I can find a short piece to do something with. FWIW if you are sourcing rail the mfg date is usually stamped on the web somewhere. Older is better as it has less recycled metal in it, and will take more abuse. I know sections of track that were built pre-1940 that are still in service.