railroad-track-anvil

8 лет назад

This video compares three anvils: a repurposed railroad track, a 70-pound NC Tool Company farrier's anvil, and a 325-pound Texas Farrier Supply Smithy Special. The video discusses the basic anatomy of an anvil, including the horn, hardy hole, and pretzel, and highlights the differences in size and functionality between the three anvils.

8 лет назад

This video shows how to make a usable anvil from a piece of railroad track using basic tools. The creator demonstrates how to cut, grind, and shape the track into an anvil, highlighting the importance of a flat surface and using an angle grinder for efficiency. The video concludes with the final steps of smoothing and painting the anvil, leaving viewers eager to see what projects the creator will make with their new tool.

1 год назад

The video follows the process of creating a hatchet from 100-year-old train rail. The creator takes viewers through each step, from forging the billet to heat treating and finishing the hatchet. The video also highlights the use of a unique press for attaching the handle and the importance of quality control.

5 лет назад

This video features a machinist working on a large milling machine. They are transforming a piece of railroad track into a flat anvil and repairing some aluminum wheel spacers for a motorcycle. The machinist uses various tools and techniques to achieve their goals, including a five-inch face mill, an end mill, and a boring bar.