Turning a Rusty RAILROAD Track into an ANVIL

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  • Опубликовано: 10 май 2022
  • Since I lost my old Anvil, I decide to make another one out of rusted Railroad track. It was not easy to make such perfect Anvil only with common tools. I put all my skills and desire to make this beautiful Anvil.
    Turning a Rusty RAILROAD Track into a Blacksmith ANVIL
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  • @almostperfectrestoration
    @almostperfectrestoration  2 года назад +161

    No milling machines no special equipment, just few simple tools in my hands and Ton of work.
    Here is the most easy way to make your own quality anvil.
    Hope you enjoy the video, don't forget to press Subscribe and Like.

    • @_CAHEK_
      @_CAHEK_ 2 года назад +6

      Молодец.Уважаю.Я так старый топор оживил.

    • @Tommoy5580
      @Tommoy5580 2 года назад +3

      I didn’t forget

    • @mick1gallagher
      @mick1gallagher 2 года назад +8

      After all that hard worke and I must say we'll done but this is not an anvil its just something that looks like an anvil

    • @TohGahr
      @TohGahr 2 года назад +4

      @@mick1gallagher it is hardened steel, it will work mostly :P

    • @mick1gallagher
      @mick1gallagher 2 года назад +10

      @@TohGahr yes but drop a hammer on that rail road piece and drop a hammer on on a real anvil and see the difference in the bounce and the difference in the sound along the anvil it's very good but still not an anvil

  • @varun009
    @varun009 4 месяца назад +4

    This video is a testament to the power of the simple angle grinder. If you wanna get into knife making, it's one of if not the best tool you can have. Grinding belts are expensive and homemade ones joined with flex tape work but aren't ideal. A lot safer though. I'm fortunate to have a lot of access to oxy and a cutting torch so I don't have to spend hours hogging out material, but I really appreciate the initiative. Railroad track is usually made of low carbon and (relatively) high manganese content for easy continuous casting and hot rolling. The surface of used track is usually work hardened because of the manganese, but you seem to have ground off the hardened case. I can't tell exactly what you're working with but it wouldn't hurt to forge weld a piece of leaf spring steel to the work surface. In this case, forge welding is easier than stick welding. Forge them together and let them anneal in the forge overnight. Heat them back to austenizing temp and quench in oil then temper to light blue. A blue spring temper is really all you need.

  • @nikomonaco6672
    @nikomonaco6672 Год назад +74

    I respect your effort mate.I restore only a rusty hammer and I know how hard it was to make it shine.Golden hands you have .Be blessed .

  • @imanenigma3348
    @imanenigma3348 Год назад +42

    Beautiful work mate, to nice to use!
    I bet your neighbours just loved the sound of that angle grinder,
    not to mention the cost of discs!
    Great job just the same.

  • @matthewb8229
    @matthewb8229 2 года назад +19

    I like that you polished the striking surfaces, and painted the support. Looks really good, and that's a perfect size for the average person working in their garage. Very useful item you made.

  • @AaronTWas
    @AaronTWas 11 месяцев назад +3

    Appreciate you showing how you did this using one basic angle grinder (WITH the guard on the whole time), and some files. It may have taken a while but most railroad track anvil videos you find feature massive angle grinders, milling machines, and fancy metal bandsaws. Since I possess none of these items, I had resigned myself to my piece of railroad track just remaining in its railroad track-form and forging on that, but you have inspired me to take a stab at reshaping it into a better anvil!

  • @jeffeorymurray7485
    @jeffeorymurray7485 2 года назад +200

    Approximately how many cutting wheels did you use for this project?

    • @peterrivney552
      @peterrivney552 2 года назад +48

      I'd say about 50 to 75 and using those cut off wheels for angle grinding is dangerous if it was to break

    • @denji_knife9794
      @denji_knife9794 2 года назад +31

      @@peterrivney552 angle grinder is most versatile and dangurus tool in the workshop.

    • @peterherrington3300
      @peterherrington3300 Год назад +50

      @@peterrivney552
      Is there a power tool that ISNT dangerous if it breaks ?
      Maybe stick to something safer mate , .
      Like knitting

    • @srivatsanvenkatesh108
      @srivatsanvenkatesh108 Год назад +6

      Yes

    • @investidoramador9850
      @investidoramador9850 Год назад +8

      all of them

  • @kevinnapier8996
    @kevinnapier8996 2 года назад +9

    You should market this as an award for railroad companies to buy. This craftsmanship is amazing! You REALLY do have something here. Take that idea and run with it!

  • @MarkTubeG
    @MarkTubeG 7 месяцев назад

    I dare you to use it! Come on, I double-dare ya!
    If I did all that, I'd put it in my living room as an art piece. Really impressive work. Thanks for sharing.

  • @seemarajderkar3019
    @seemarajderkar3019 Год назад +8

    Amazing tools that can cut and shape such a heavy and thick iron track.
    But the biggest applause goes to the person doing this job so perfectly!! He is a superb craftsman!!
    Hats off to his skill !!

  • @deanlawson6880
    @deanlawson6880 7 месяцев назад +1

    Wow! That's an absolutely beautiful Anvil! That's like a piece of Artwork in itself, in addition to being a really useful metalworking tool.
    Great video - Nicely Done!

  • @Charlielizard
    @Charlielizard Год назад +4

    That looked like it wasn't easy,as you stated in the beginning. However, that little anvil turned out beautiful. Most definitely a labor of love. Appreciate you posting this video. Excellent transformation! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @jeffeorymurray7485
    @jeffeorymurray7485 2 года назад +55

    Wow, what a work of art. I don't think I would even use that for blacksmithing. I would just display it in my shop. That is allot of skill you carry in your hands.

  • @philadelphia3117
    @philadelphia3117 7 месяцев назад

    You made an old piece of railroad track into an Anvil piece of art. I wouldn't want to hammer anything on it. I'd rather display it. Nice craftsmanship.

  • @TrueBlueBoogie
    @TrueBlueBoogie 8 месяцев назад

    😃😳😮😳😮😃😃😃 DUDE‼️😃 You’re an amazing Metal Artisan‼️

  • @user-cr6ml2xx8m
    @user-cr6ml2xx8m 2 года назад +17

    Доброго здоровья мастер! Восхитительное упорство, целеустремлённость, трудолюбие и мастерство! Всех Вам БЛАГ!👍👍👍

    • @user-hs9bn6qy1i
      @user-hs9bn6qy1i 2 года назад +4

      Наковальня блеск! Будет чем жене огурцы надавливать 😁

    • @user-cr6ml2xx8m
      @user-cr6ml2xx8m 2 года назад +6

      @@user-hs9bn6qy1i, ну что Вы? Креозот крайне не полезен для здоровья, да и черный металл ( хоть и блестящий) в агрессивной среде не добавит огурцам изысканного вкуса. Пропаренный булыжник наше все.😀

    • @user-ew7fr4vn1x
      @user-ew7fr4vn1x Год назад +2

      Да мастер молодец и мышку покормил и наковальну сделал!!!

    • @snipermanxx1558
      @snipermanxx1558 Год назад +1

      @@user-cr6ml2xx8m What the heck is steamed cobblestone

    • @agent33120
      @agent33120 Год назад

      @@snipermanxx1558 Russian traditions of pickling cucumbers 😁

  • @MattGratt
    @MattGratt 7 месяцев назад

    How lucky to find a freshly cut piece of rail track in a pile of old steel! ;-)

  • @garethbaus5471
    @garethbaus5471 8 месяцев назад

    Just a heads up for anyone watching you actually get a more practical railroad track anvil by mounting it in its end. You want as much solid iron or steel as possible directly underneath your hammer the orientation shown in this video will feel springy and make you work a lot harder to get the same amount of work done.

  • @666dovahktheking4
    @666dovahktheking4 2 года назад +17

    I need that! I used to use a piece of train track in the past, it’s fairly useful but this looks to nice to use. Good job

  • @brianfalls5038
    @brianfalls5038 2 года назад +6

    I did this very thing last year and made an anvil. The hardest part of making it was drilling out the hole for the Hardy hole. It was a lot of fun!

  • @bentleyblower
    @bentleyblower 2 года назад +6

    Like most master crafsmen, you make this look easy, but we all know just what an enormous task this must have been.
    Well done.

  • @marcosferra9332
    @marcosferra9332 2 года назад +6

    Maravilhoso !
    Não dá coragem de usar .
    Serve como peça decorativa .
    Parabéns pelo lindo trabalho .
    São Carlos -SP , BRASIL.

  • @chrisgenovese8188
    @chrisgenovese8188 2 года назад +18

    Phenomenal work, my man. Goes to show what the versatility of an angle grinder, and a lot of elbow grease can do. Thumb'd & subbed.

  • @JeepinBoon
    @JeepinBoon 2 года назад +1

    I made a RR track anvil couple years ago. Most used anvil in shop. The sharp pointed horn is so useful. Shame nearly all antiques have blunted horns, but I understand why. They break off, then you round the end. Some blunted the tip before it breaks off.

  • @adolforosado
    @adolforosado Год назад +1

    I've had this yard long piece of rail now for a few years, you just pushed me over the edge mate. Thanks!

  • @helifynoe6956
    @helifynoe6956 Год назад +4

    One of the most amazing pieces of railroad track, a piece that does not rust at the ends.

  • @dannyhenson3141
    @dannyhenson3141 Год назад +3

    That's absolutely incredible. You have something that you should always be proud of.

  • @Tradingfull-time1639
    @Tradingfull-time1639 2 года назад +1

    Watched this video start to finish with absolute amazement! The level of skill and craftsmanship this dude possesses is off the friggin scale!

  • @Barb5001
    @Barb5001 2 года назад +1

    This illustrate nicely how valuable an angle grinder such as used here can be in every homework shop. It has many uses that you are always finding for it..

  • @tomasdahuabe
    @tomasdahuabe 7 месяцев назад

    The most beautiful piece of metal i've ever seen

  • @Endicorp1
    @Endicorp1 2 месяца назад

    Fantastic job, Anvil looks amazing and great polished finish. Thanks for sharing.

  • @KpxUrz5745
    @KpxUrz5745 2 года назад +7

    Just a gorgeous result! Fantastic work.

  • @gyorgyjanoswallinger5404
    @gyorgyjanoswallinger5404 Год назад

    Nagyon szép munka! Én sajnálnák dolgozni rajta! Ezt a darabot ki kellene múzeumban állítani! Gratulálok!

  • @oilburner225
    @oilburner225 Месяц назад

    Absolutely brilliant piece of workmanship, really interesting video. Unfortunately here in the UK a piece of railway track large enough to make an an anvil is prohibitively expensive. Loved the video.

  • @boston-strong8887
    @boston-strong8887 Год назад +1

    WOW. Absolutely fascinating! Beautiful work with a few hand tools. Now, that's talent! I can only wonder what this handmade anvil would be worth.

  • @snakeplisskinable
    @snakeplisskinable 11 месяцев назад

    This is a massive effort, beautifully overworked where with a whole lot less effort on finish it would still serve the same pracitcal purpose as an anvil. Visually satisfying result

  • @giovanimontoya4517
    @giovanimontoya4517 9 месяцев назад

    You should had hit the anvil at the end to hear that beautiful sound it emites

  • @Dracul_X
    @Dracul_X Год назад +3

    that anvil looks so nice, i don't think anyone would metalwork in that 😂

  • @not.likely
    @not.likely 2 года назад +5

    A lot of hard work and obvious creativity. Beautiful end result. Bravo!

    • @balkourdhillon5402
      @balkourdhillon5402 Год назад

      ਕਮਾਲ ਕਰਤੀ ਬਾਈ ਜੀ ਬਹੁਤ ਹੀ ਵਧੀਆ ਤਰੀਕੇ ਨਾਲ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਇਹ ਆਰਨਬਣਾਇਆਇਹ ਲਾਈਨ ਦਾ ਟੋਟਾ ਘੱਟ ਮਿਲਦਾ ਬਹੁਤ ਹੀ ਵਧੀਆ

  • @TheErrant
    @TheErrant 2 года назад +37

    Awesome work and a beautiful outcome. What I want to know is, how many grinding discs did you end up going through😂

    • @dynamotightstar3472
      @dynamotightstar3472 Год назад +6

      That's exactly what I thought. Hundreds! 🤣

    • @fidoasx
      @fidoasx Год назад +3

      Also more money in discs than cost new small anvil. 😂😂😂
      It is really amazing and economically advantageous.🤣🤣🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️ I'm not even talking about that hard work.🙈

    • @brandonhughes179
      @brandonhughes179 Год назад +1

      My thoughts exactly!!!

    • @dodge698
      @dodge698 Месяц назад

      I thought about that and why polish the working surface only? Will be ruined from first use ^^

  • @gaius_enceladus
    @gaius_enceladus 2 года назад +2

    An absolute work of art! Beautiful!

  • @lotsoffreetime8392
    @lotsoffreetime8392 2 года назад +5

    This very amazing Anvil 🤩your hard work pays off this rusty railroad that you turn into an amazing Anvil 👍👍👍

  • @ChristopherSalisburySalz
    @ChristopherSalisburySalz Год назад +3

    The hardest part about doing this is keeping the top flat. Its extremely easy to dish out the top or create a hump. You did a good job keeping it flat!

  • @craigfinn2460
    @craigfinn2460 2 года назад +2

    Dam dude, your a beast!!! What an awesome job u did, the craftsmanship is beautiful, u are a great artist and I enjoyed watching the process of this!!! Thx! Keep making cool stuff and I'll keep watching!!👍👍👍

  • @Tommoy5580
    @Tommoy5580 2 года назад +5

    I think it’s really good that you do this stuff because people think it’s to hard but when I watch your videos I realise that I’m just using the wrong technique keep up the good work

  • @gaynorjackson8857
    @gaynorjackson8857 2 года назад +2

    Stunning I'd display it differently a talking point brilliant and top quality from a very talented person 🇬🇧 uk

  • @rescobar8572
    @rescobar8572 Год назад

    Unbelievable!!!! The human determination is truly a remarkable thing!

  • @victorcastro109
    @victorcastro109 Год назад

    This is the best creative and forging perfect channel that i ever watch , with no dialogues , no special machine , only a guy with many full free time can do this

  • @V8SKULLS
    @V8SKULLS 2 года назад

    Just came across your video
    And I must say that anvil is a beautiful piece of Art.! My hats off to you. Just beautiful

  • @brianfindsall
    @brianfindsall Год назад

    AMAZING PATIENCE, AND A FANTASTIC RESULT. WOULD,NT HAVE THOUGHT IT POSSIBLE.

  • @dsas1469
    @dsas1469 2 года назад +1

    Very nice! Your patience with the hacksaw is amazing.

  • @dan725
    @dan725 11 месяцев назад +1

    sometimes, it’s ok to invest in better tools like plasma cutters and/or industrial bandsaws. LOL! halfway through and seeing you use the hacksaw, I literal yelled “BRUH…”
    And that’s followed by “…I USE ONLY SIMPLE TOOLS!!!!!!!” text across the screen, and I fell out of my seat laughing.
    This was an exercise in determination; but regardless, the anvil came out beautifully.

  • @justahuman5342
    @justahuman5342 2 года назад +2

    This tiny anvil is so cute! Can't wait to see you use it in your next videos...

  • @josephconsuegra6420
    @josephconsuegra6420 7 месяцев назад

    I always find pieces of train rail on the street. Now I know what to make.

  • @user-ij9wj5lu9s
    @user-ij9wj5lu9s 5 месяцев назад

    Just the sight of you sawing the rail with a hacksaw made my hands feel sick, the steel in the rails is extremely strong, I can’t even imagine how much effort you spent on it 4:05-4:20

  • @floriotj
    @floriotj 2 года назад

    Very nice!! A lot of hard work a ten minute video can't portray properly. You are a craftsman, a rare breed nowadays.

  • @andrzejporeda7281
    @andrzejporeda7281 10 месяцев назад +1

    Przepiękne jest to z tory kolejowej kowadło zrobione pozdrawiam twórcę tego filmiku 👍👍👍👍

  • @thetwogardens6048
    @thetwogardens6048 2 года назад

    Its 2.30 in the morning and I am watching this ?? Oh Boy !

  • @MikeVal1369
    @MikeVal1369 2 года назад +4

    That is art, thank you for sharing!

  • @johnallright6847
    @johnallright6847 Год назад +5

    Really nice job, more like a piece of art than an implement.

  • @anthonycox7693
    @anthonycox7693 2 года назад +2

    This might be my favorite one from your channel

  • @robinstuyvesant7187
    @robinstuyvesant7187 Год назад

    A man whose ability to transcend numb hands and aching forearms has produced a work of art.

  • @13thworker45
    @13thworker45 Год назад

    Beautiful job, a true craftsman you are. Thank You

  • @mikerequa820
    @mikerequa820 Год назад

    That was amazing craftsmanship end result is a beautiful anvil never saw one that nice. Thanks for sharing

  • @wireworks616
    @wireworks616 2 года назад +1

    Great job. I just picked up one of those rails. This give me something to shoot for.

  • @danielgroff4172
    @danielgroff4172 2 года назад +1

    Al that work making it look beautiful and you couldn't be bothered to get all the rust off before panting it!

  • @CH-pv2rz
    @CH-pv2rz 2 года назад +1

    Outstanding work!! … I would never have the time to get this done… Much less have it appear anywhere near as nice as your anvil… You should build more and sell them!

  • @samhackney5977
    @samhackney5977 2 года назад +12

    How many hours did it take to complete this anvil? It’s beautiful! Thanks

  • @HiTechDiver
    @HiTechDiver 11 месяцев назад

    Very nice. That's definitely what you call a labor of love; emphasis on the labor!

  • @WayneCook306
    @WayneCook306 Год назад

    Very nice job well done, This is what I like to see stuff made like this with no milling machines and the like, I for one do not have that type of equipment in my workshop well done again.

  • @fdavillar
    @fdavillar 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful, gorgeous, even artistic work.
    So beautiful that It would deserve a heat treatment on the next episode.

  • @jessieadore
    @jessieadore 7 месяцев назад

    Gorgeous. Watching this made me miss my uncle and hanging out in his workshop as a little girl so much. Everything in me wanted to call and ask him to make me one.

  • @s.arepairworkshop466
    @s.arepairworkshop466 2 года назад +3

    Good working keep it up thanks for sharing your experience Long live happy with your family and friends

  • @garyjones2582
    @garyjones2582 2 года назад +10

    That turned out beautiful, but that is a lot of work to create such a masterpiece.. thx for bringing us along... Take care my friend and God Bless you and your family...

  • @-Kurt...
    @-Kurt... Год назад

    A hand hacksaw on a railroad tie is the antithesis of fun.

  • @dannykraeger1602
    @dannykraeger1602 Месяц назад

    I like the part where you fed the meadow mole. But seriously nice job on the anvil

  • @backyardchoppers4571
    @backyardchoppers4571 2 года назад +1

    Love the sound that rings off of that type of steal.

  • @robertortega8093
    @robertortega8093 Год назад

    Patience and desire to complete. Awesome 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @karolynagy6076
    @karolynagy6076 Год назад

    Ihre Geduld ist beneidenswert. Sehr schön ist es geworden, in die Vitrine damit, nicht in die Werkstatt. Wieviel Trennscheiben haben Sie verbraucht? Gratuliere!

  • @EduardoBertucci
    @EduardoBertucci Год назад +5

    Congratulations. You were persistent and you certainly went to great lengths to arrive at this perfect anvil. Better than the ones available to buy.

  • @Tuananhcongraodep
    @Tuananhcongraodep Год назад +1

    Bạn chia sẻ video hay 👍

  • @jasonmillers6941
    @jasonmillers6941 Год назад

    That’s more of a wonderful gift rather than a tool.

  • @Y1trus
    @Y1trus 2 года назад +2

    This guy is great. I might try blacksmithing sometine

  • @Sparkfist
    @Sparkfist 9 месяцев назад

    You seriously needed a milling machine for this project.

  • @charlesknight3204
    @charlesknight3204 2 года назад +8

    Kind sir: Outstanding, beautiful, wonderful and excellent are inadequate terms to describe that anvil; it is a freaking work of art!!! I am in awe of your skill!!! Would you please share with us the number of abrasive disks you went through to complete this project? Please keep the videos coming!!! Be safe and God bless!!! Chuck Knight from. Buffalo, Texas. 🤠👨‍🌾✝️🙏🐩

  • @Traderjoe
    @Traderjoe 2 года назад +12

    I think my angle grinder would die on me during a build like this and I would go through dozens of disks

  • @fourkings7897
    @fourkings7897 2 года назад +2

    Very Nice..!! I always want to make anvil from railroad track but didn't have time yet..

  • @joepearce3033
    @joepearce3033 Год назад

    It's a beautiful piece of work...
    Well done.

  • @fpvflyby6855
    @fpvflyby6855 4 месяца назад

    That’s incredible. it’s like a work of art. Nice job.

  • @marksommers4868
    @marksommers4868 Год назад

    VERY NICE !!! Rail Track Steel, and old leaf Springs are usually Excellent Quality Steel, AND There's a Wealth of scrap out there, FREE For the taking--- Excellent for many Projects !!!!!!

  • @jameslogan7648
    @jameslogan7648 Год назад

    great... 9" grinder would probably make it cheaper and faster... looks amazing excellent job

  • @aaronjones1177
    @aaronjones1177 Год назад

    That's a piece of art.

  • @onurakkaya5844
    @onurakkaya5844 Год назад

    Đã là fan thì mãi mãi là fan😉💗

  • @codyrichardson5706
    @codyrichardson5706 Год назад +1

    i love the ASMR in this video

  • @marcossebastiao6159
    @marcossebastiao6159 Год назад

    Vc é um grande artista meus parabéns 👏👏👏👏👍👍🙏🙏🙏

  • @TheShorebird
    @TheShorebird 2 года назад

    Wow! That's too pretty to actually beat on. It's more of a show piece. Nice job.

  • @filippofior3722
    @filippofior3722 2 года назад +2

    amazing job of patience! Great one!

  • @joseGonzalez-og9pd
    @joseGonzalez-og9pd Год назад

    I admire your patience and determination bro. Me as 20 years in fabrication I went through every posible way I could've done that faster. But I get your concept. Your dying to get carpal tunnel in your hands. 🤣🤣

  • @nelsonramos7439
    @nelsonramos7439 2 года назад +1

    Wow that is amazingly awesome beautiful work 👏 perfection .

  • @ossanno603
    @ossanno603 Год назад

    予め置いてあったかの様に断面が綺麗ですね