Turning a Rusty RAILROAD Track into an ANVIL

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  • čas přidán 10. 05. 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  Před 2 lety +163

    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_ Před 2 lety +6

      Молодец.Уважаю.Я так старый топор оживил.

    • @Tommoy5580
      @Tommoy5580 Před 2 lety +3

      I didn’t forget

    • @mick1gallagher
      @mick1gallagher Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety +4

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

    • @mick1gallagher
      @mick1gallagher Před 2 lety +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 Před 5 měsíci +5

    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 Před rokem +75

    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 .

  • @jeffeorymurray7485
    @jeffeorymurray7485 Před 2 lety +202

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

    • @peterrivney552
      @peterrivney552 Před 2 lety +49

      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 Před 2 lety +31

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

    • @peterherrington3300
      @peterherrington3300 Před rokem +51

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

    • @srivatsanvenkatesh108
      @srivatsanvenkatesh108 Před rokem +7

      Yes

    • @investidoramador9850
      @investidoramador9850 Před rokem +9

      all of them

  • @imanenigma3348
    @imanenigma3348 Před rokem +45

    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.

  • @kevinnapier8996
    @kevinnapier8996 Před 2 lety +10

    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!

  • @matthewb8229
    @matthewb8229 Před 2 lety +20

    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.

  • @seemarajderkar3019
    @seemarajderkar3019 Před 2 lety +9

    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 !!

  • @AaronTWas
    @AaronTWas Před 11 měsíci +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 Před 2 lety +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.

  • @user-cr6ml2xx8m
    @user-cr6ml2xx8m Před 2 lety +17

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

    • @user-hs9bn6qy1i
      @user-hs9bn6qy1i Před 2 lety +4

      Наковальня блеск! Будет чем жене огурцы надавливать 😁

    • @user-cr6ml2xx8m
      @user-cr6ml2xx8m Před 2 lety +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 Před rokem +2

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

    • @snipermanxx1558
      @snipermanxx1558 Před rokem +1

      @@user-cr6ml2xx8m What the heck is steamed cobblestone

    • @agent33120
      @agent33120 Před rokem

      @@snipermanxx1558 Russian traditions of pickling cucumbers 😁

  • @Endicorp1
    @Endicorp1 Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @helifynoe6956
    @helifynoe6956 Před 2 lety +4

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

  • @Tuananhcongraodep
    @Tuananhcongraodep Před rokem +1

    Bạn chia sẻ video hay 👍

  • @petricabistricean1806
    @petricabistricean1806 Před rokem +1

    Super tare 👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @666dovahktheking4
    @666dovahktheking4 Před 2 lety +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

  • @tomasdahuabe
    @tomasdahuabe Před 7 měsíci

    The most beautiful piece of metal i've ever seen

  • @robertortega8093
    @robertortega8093 Před rokem

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

  • @lotsoffreetime8392
    @lotsoffreetime8392 Před 2 lety +5

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

  • @zernizen1
    @zernizen1 Před dnem

    That anvelt looks so nice and polished that I would not even use it . I would just leave it as decoration 👍🏻🩷

  • @user-ij9wj5lu9s
    @user-ij9wj5lu9s Před 6 měsíci

    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

  • @Dracul_X
    @Dracul_X Před rokem +4

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

  • @snakeplisskinable
    @snakeplisskinable Před rokem

    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

  • @dan725
    @dan725 Před rokem +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.

  • @user-fp5jy3gh6m
    @user-fp5jy3gh6m Před 2 měsíci

    Ты просто мазахист. Что себя так не любить 😮😮😮

  • @Charlielizard
    @Charlielizard Před 2 lety +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! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @fpvflyby6855
    @fpvflyby6855 Před 5 měsíci

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

  • @thetwogardens6048
    @thetwogardens6048 Před 2 lety

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

  • @not.likely
    @not.likely Před 2 lety +5

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

    • @balkourdhillon5402
      @balkourdhillon5402 Před rokem

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

  • @onurakkaya5844
    @onurakkaya5844 Před rokem

    Đã là fan thì mãi mãi là fan😉💗

  • @codyrichardson5706
    @codyrichardson5706 Před rokem +1

    i love the ASMR in this video

  • @-Kurt...
    @-Kurt... Před rokem

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

  • @oilburner225
    @oilburner225 Před měsícem

    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.

  • @intivillarroel1642
    @intivillarroel1642 Před rokem

    yes beautiful wok, congratulations 👍👍👍👍

  • @jayaseelan3766
    @jayaseelan3766 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Nice work. Super. 👌👌

  • @user-cr1xw7vb5e
    @user-cr1xw7vb5e Před rokem

    Супер спасибо красиво удачи вам

  • @brianfalls5038
    @brianfalls5038 Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety +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.

  • @karolynagy6076
    @karolynagy6076 Před rokem

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

  • @user-vk1qo8xn2m
    @user-vk1qo8xn2m Před rokem

    Отличная работа для выставки...

  • @victorcastro109
    @victorcastro109 Před rokem

    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

  • @jasonmillers6941
    @jasonmillers6941 Před 2 lety

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

  • @jessieadore
    @jessieadore Před 7 měsíci

    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.

  • @chrisgenovese8188
    @chrisgenovese8188 Před 2 lety +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.

  • @tura5466
    @tura5466 Před rokem

    Молодец. Руки растут из правильных мест.

  • @marcosferra9332
    @marcosferra9332 Před 2 lety +6

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

  • @danielmccann4055
    @danielmccann4055 Před 5 měsíci

    Outstanding work! Congrats.

  • @dannykraeger1602
    @dannykraeger1602 Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @dannyhenson3141
    @dannyhenson3141 Před rokem +3

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

  • @TheErrant
    @TheErrant Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety +6

      That's exactly what I thought. Hundreds! 🤣

    • @fidoasx
      @fidoasx Před 2 lety +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 Před rokem +1

      My thoughts exactly!!!

    • @dodge698
      @dodge698 Před měsícem

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

  • @philadelphia3117
    @philadelphia3117 Před 8 měsíci

    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.

  • @user-nf2ms7ux6j
    @user-nf2ms7ux6j Před 2 lety

    wow . Good idea its apiece of silver for display .

  • @deanlawson6880
    @deanlawson6880 Před 8 měsíci +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!

  • @bulatarslan9302
    @bulatarslan9302 Před rokem

    На шкаф хорошая штука,сувенир))))

  • @shirleymatthews2980
    @shirleymatthews2980 Před rokem

    Very nice job bet a Lot of people would buy them thanks for video

  • @anthonycox7693
    @anthonycox7693 Před 2 lety +2

    This might be my favorite one from your channel

  • @KpxUrz5745
    @KpxUrz5745 Před 2 lety +7

    Just a gorgeous result! Fantastic work.

  • @user-nh1mz4cy5g
    @user-nh1mz4cy5g Před rokem +1

    Молодец отличная работа, сколько труда и терпения

    • @YuriTtereshenko
      @YuriTtereshenko Před 11 měsíci

      Интересно сколько расходников потратил

  • @ChristopherSalisburySalz

    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!

  • @nevendingdream6905
    @nevendingdream6905 Před měsícem

    You are the Wizard of iron

  • @sylpascale7673
    @sylpascale7673 Před rokem

    Magnificent .......really enjoyed watching that

  • @chaddfowler6069
    @chaddfowler6069 Před rokem

    So amazing for people to watch!

  • @aaronjones1177
    @aaronjones1177 Před rokem

    That's a piece of art.

  • @SC.243k
    @SC.243k Před 2 lety +2

    Fanstastic work 👏👌 thanks my friend👍👍

  • @rachmadanirachmadani1548

    Simply job but awesome result..👍❤️❤️

  • @lolidrope
    @lolidrope Před rokem +1

    Без покраски он смотрелся намного интереснее☝️

  • @vano3123
    @vano3123 Před rokem

    Сколько кропотливой работы😮 сколько часов труда и часов работы ушло? Стоит такой труд этого?

  • @alemarco.raridades2684
    @alemarco.raridades2684 Před 7 měsíci

    Awesome job! Congrats man!

  • @robinstuyvesant7187
    @robinstuyvesant7187 Před rokem

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

  • @MattGratt
    @MattGratt Před 8 měsíci

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

  • @ironty8
    @ironty8 Před rokem

    This guy deserve 1 mln sub right now!!!! Is amazing!!!

  • @justahuman5342
    @justahuman5342 Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @user-ps3ud8xc9e
    @user-ps3ud8xc9e Před rokem +1

    Тушканчик👍

  • @gyorgyjanoswallinger5404

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

  • @tccdlinux1471
    @tccdlinux1471 Před rokem

    Very Impressive wow!!!!

  • @garyjones2582
    @garyjones2582 Před 2 lety +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...

  • @MikeVal1369
    @MikeVal1369 Před 2 lety +4

    That is art, thank you for sharing!

  • @gaynorjackson8857
    @gaynorjackson8857 Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @davitiusrealm5108
    @davitiusrealm5108 Před 2 lety +1

    Perfect !!! Even a lazy person will want to work.

  • @johnallright6847
    @johnallright6847 Před 2 lety +5

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

  • @garethbaus5471
    @garethbaus5471 Před 8 měsíci

    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.

  • @jayaseelan3766
    @jayaseelan3766 Před rokem +1

    Nice work.

  • @Tradingfull-time1639
    @Tradingfull-time1639 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @fordfairlane662dr
    @fordfairlane662dr Před rokem +1

    Excellent workmanship!

  • @samhackney5977
    @samhackney5977 Před 2 lety +12

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

  • @lutherkalmel463
    @lutherkalmel463 Před 6 měsíci

    Amazing skill brother

  • @s.arepairworkshop466
    @s.arepairworkshop466 Před 2 lety +3

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

  • @davidwilson2581
    @davidwilson2581 Před 2 lety

    just beautiful very impressive

  • @drunkgorilla
    @drunkgorilla Před 11 měsíci

    Beautiful indeed

  • @annfrye5716
    @annfrye5716 Před rokem

    That would make a great hood ornament!😉

  • @rdchinn
    @rdchinn Před 2 lety

    By 1:46, I would have said the hell with this and called it quits. You're not kidding. A TON of work.

  • @user-tu5ww6dz6q
    @user-tu5ww6dz6q Před 2 lety

    Супер. Пожалуйста, используй перчатки))))!!

  • @TrueBlueBoogie
    @TrueBlueBoogie Před 9 měsíci

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

  • @mattharvey8712
    @mattharvey8712 Před rokem

    Bravo......u need the mounting plate with rail road spikes for anvil.......cheers

  • @claudio668
    @claudio668 Před rokem

    Congratulations..... but who would want to hammer on such a beautiful anvil?

  • @tieniecloete9573
    @tieniecloete9573 Před 2 lety

    BEAUTIFULL

  • @danielgroff4172
    @danielgroff4172 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @andrewleach1323
    @andrewleach1323 Před 2 lety

    Beautiful Work of art

  • @priyaranjantiwari4065
    @priyaranjantiwari4065 Před 11 měsíci

    this is the best anvil

  • @Jackorder001
    @Jackorder001 Před rokem

    You made it too nice. Now you won’t want to ding it up. 😳😳😎