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Homemade Rail Anvil


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boilerman on shopfloortalk.com
DESCRIPTION:
Homemade rail anvil roughed out with a saw and torches, then faced on a mill. Mounted to a steel column set in a surplus automotive wheel.
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Feb 11, 2014 4:22 PM
DIYer
Most rail anvils I've seen are just cut up sections. This one looks like a proper anvil. Great work!
Oct 08, 2013 11:01 AM
daveward
I have seen some other railroad track fashioned items and I'm in awe of the work it takes to "carve" it to shape.  Very nicely done!
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DIY Rail Anvil - comment on how to build a Rail Anvil - 2 comments
DIYer says:
Feb 11, 2014 4:22 PM
Most rail anvils I've seen are just cut up sections. This one looks like a proper anvil. Great work!

daveward says:
Oct 08, 2013 11:01 AM
I have seen some other railroad track fashioned items and I'm in awe of the work it takes to "carve" it to shape.  Very nicely done!

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