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| RobWilson:
Afternoon Chaps :wave: After looking at Andrew Wildman's thread on making a post anvil http://madmodder.net/index.php/topic,11556.msg135324.html#msg135324 It got me thinking about anvil making , so after a bit Googling ( its been a slack day ) I found these two very interesting anvil build videos . I am really impressed with this young lads skills . :bow: :bow: :bow: his other videos are well worth a look to . And this very clever use of rail track . :med: Anyway I just thought I would share my findings :) Rob |
| Brass_Machine:
Thanks Rob! I have a section of RR Track here set aside for the eventual conversion to an anvil for the missus. This gives me some ideas. One that I had earlier... We have an el cheapo anvil from from China for now. I was reading (on the web) some people are welding a piece of thick steel to the tops of these to make them more usable. I took it over to a welder and asked his opinion... His suggestion was to get a piece of scrap plate (from a local supplier here) and secure it to a stump. Eric |
| inthesticks:
Very interesting Rob. Like you Eric I've had a section of rail set aside for just this purpose. One of these days, too many projects too little time. Cheers CB |
| one_rod:
Size isn't everything... :headbang: http://madmodder.net/index.php/topic,2753.msg29213.html#msg29213 |
| one_rod:
--- Quote from: Brass_Machine on June 29, 2016, 12:54:35 PM ---Thanks Rob! ... His suggestion was to get a piece of scrap plate (from a local supplier here) and secure it to a stump. Eric --- End quote --- If you are thinking of using "other scrap" then it would be worth trying to find an old fork-lift truck tyne. They are made from toughened, alloy steel and a short section of one makes a long lasting anvil face, that will take a real pounding. Anywhere that sells or maintains FLT's will have a few in the scrap bin, as they are an item that needs to replaced periodically. You just need to find a way to cut it up without getting it too hot and knackering the temper of the steel. (So not a gas-axe or abrasive chopsaw then.) |
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