How to make a pipe anvil

[@karans3307]

You have become my fabricating guru! Thanks for sharing all of your knowledge and helping all of us newbies.

[@richardbaker5151]

Every time you post a video, metalworking becomes a little bit easier, this is amazing.

[@davesteinick833]

I tinker constantly, and just picked up a 1970 Dodge Challenger that needs plenty of metalwork. I've done plenty in the past, but Fitzee's tips and trick and tool ideas just make me want to do even more and more. There's really nothing you can't do with just a few of the right tools and techniques. Thanks, Fitzee!

[@patriciahibbert4373]

Gordon here, Again I have made a folder JUST for your ideas and teaching of the mig welding. Dam I wished my Late father (Pops) was still around he would have made the pipe anvil same as yours. But I guess it is left up to me now. Again thank you for the tips and ideas on this anvil WTG. My neighbour is a engineer / Pipeline welder / machinist / with a lot of certificates and I never really sat down and shot the bull with him, cause he is really busy working hard with this covid going on. I told him not to worry about the homestead when he is at work , I watch it like a Hawk watching the chicken on the ground lol. I know if I need some heavy welding done I just ask the the grand daughter over a steak BBQ 😉 and then ask for some welding lol. I really like this site it sure helps out with all the questions I had.

[@robertsomerville320]

Thank you Fitzee, it's these type things that beginners like me spend hours wondering "how are we going to make a trans tunnel ?" and you done shown us a very usable dare i say indispensable rig. Merry Christmas to you and yours from cold snowy Winterpeg.

[@leonardgilbreath9004]

Between your brake and now this pipe anvil your self made shop tools are awesome thumbs up 👍

[@paulerickson1906]

Right on Fitzee. For many years I have been watching Gene Winfield doing his thing. He is another ordinary person doing extraordinary work with simple but effective tools.

[@fitzeesfabrications]

Amazing guy.

[@AdamGrzebyk-dh9rr]

Once again you make it look so easy and make fabricating metal simple. THE METAL WHISPERER You are AMAZING !!!!!!

[@joelkoonce8559]

Thanks again Tony. I do mobile PDR and paint repair for car Dealerships, a good customer gave me a bay to set up shop. In Alaska We get trucks that still have life in them but get rust above the rear fender wells. Just a little metal work and some paint blending and their ready to go. 😊

[@ChaplainSkelton]

Tony, I feel like I should be paying tuition for this quality teaching! Thanks for another great tutorial!

[@nv1493]

Simple tools and a real craftsman.

[@michaeldelvecchio41]

Like someone else said, I too had never heard or seen one before this video. Thanks for being creative and sharing. I like your style of teaching. Because of your videos, I now feel confident that I too can make repairs to my truck body that would normally cost me hundreds if not thousands of dollars. Thanks again and God Bless you! Happy New Year!

[@richardharries5825]

You are just bloody amazing. It was brilliant just watching you build that pipe anvil. And watching what you do with cars. That others would just scrap. At the first sign of any rust.

[@kenb7051]

as a young man who has been working metal for 15 yrs you showed me so much in this one video please keep it up

[@jamesgulrich7416]

I was trying to find a picture of my grandpa's pipe anvil but I never knew what it was called until now. I have a few pictures of it from about 75 to 80 years ago. He had a sheet metal blowpipe and steel business in San Francisco. It was located under the bay bridge. When I finally find the picture, I will post a link to it. Thanks for uncovering the mystery!

[@fitzeesfabrications]

That would be cool to see. Love old stuff like that. Please post a link

[@ricklangkamp3336]

This guy is amazing, it’s great to see how does all this using basic tools

[@ramonrivera5467]

Real good invention people get all comfortable with the high-tech stuff then their earnings are still paying it off with that tool your first job everything's 100% earnings.

[@fredshipp3809]

Fritzee, that is NOT scap, it is salvage. The pipe with the plastic coating was probably gas pipe. Another great video as usual.

[@patrickharrand]

Even at 65 years young, I learned something new today. Merry Christmas to you and yours from Northern Michigan.

[@karlscribner7436]

Ditto dat from a 72yr old Yooper learning lots from Fitzee da master of met-uhl, eh

[@libertyman3729]

Great Fritzee, Thanks for the class. Wish I had a metal shop teacher like you.

[@aaaapppp2854]

Every time I watch one of your videos I learn something new. I'm going have to make one of these this winter. It will beat clamping a pipe to the bench.

[@Icecream_Unicorns]

You Sir, are a clever man. I cant stop watching your videos. Amazing craftsmanship 👍👍👍💪💪🍺 I have 4 x 54 chev pickup cabs that need alot of work. Floor pans to sills etc the list goes on. You have given me inspiration to build the tools to make the job that little bit easier. All i wanted to do was build and restore cars when i was little. Im 50 now and i quit my job to follow my passion. Thank you brother💪💪👍👍 all the way from Australia.

[@danvandertorre6349]

this channel is one of the best metal fab ones I have seen yet very good at showing and explaining.

[@johndifabrizio4344]

I like how you do not remove your mistakes from the video! That is a true teacher! Thank you!

[@thomasarussellsr]

That, as they say across the pond, is a handy bit of kit. A lot smoother bend than multiple bends on a brake, for sure. When you said anvil, i was picturing something to beat hot steel on.

[@TheInsaneShecklador]

As Gene likes to say "Every day is a school day." Thanks for taking the time to school us on pipe anvils Fitzee.

[@harlemjulian29]

instablaster.

[@hectorcalderon3011]

Thanks for the videos you have save saved me so much time and money. I enjoy watching you create and you do it a way that the average person can replicate your projects without going broke.

[@skipwaelty3974]

Always amazes me how a great idea, executed well can receive a thumbs down. There are some very sad people out there. Keep up the good work sir.

[@tobygathergood4990]

Very nice Fitzee! I built myself something similar some years ago. I used 6", 4" and 2" pipe all 3/8" wall 4' long. Instead of welding the pipes together I welded 3/8" thick tabs to the ends with threaded holes in them and 1/2" threaded rod so that the gaps are adjustable and I can clamp the steel sheet that I'm working on tight into the anvil if I wish. For the stand I built two rotating head stands similar to engine stands that face inward to the anvil so that I can rotate the anvil to any angle I want. It works pretty good so far. It's easy once you know how, (plus years of experience)....

[@fitzeesfabrications]

That is some good ideas. I enjoy hearing ideas like this. What I do is not perfect or the only way to do something. Its just one way of many. Cool stuff

[@tobygathergood4990]

@@fitzeesfabrications Thanks Fitzee! I have a real bee in y bonnet for making everything adjustable and rebuildable if possible. What I do isn't perfect either 'cos one day I was adjusting the anvil gap, stopped paying attention and squished the tip of my little finger on my left hand...that cost me a nail.

[@roothogordie2391]

So helpful me. Learn something new every time I watch your videos. Thank you

[@arthurperez705]

Just found your channel a few days ago. I'm really enjoying it and gleaning so much! As for the pipe anvil, it's probably thick enough to just drill and tap it with 1/4-20 and use bolts instead of reaching in with a ratchet....

[@michaelvandenhoy1021]

Thank you for showing us how to make a pipe anvil, really enjoy your educational videos.

[@AerialLensVideo]

Effective and SIMPLE -- Certainly passes the "Why didn't I think of that" test! THANK YOU for a great idea!!!

[@davidhamilton6363]

Love the teaching, from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@joebloe9901]

Dude I love it. I have a million uses for this. Thanks a bunch.

[@alibijohnny]

Just saw your Vid on setting up the welding machine. It has given me new inspiration as I have been kind of intimidated by it all.......I have three machines and have some success here and there ( I replaced the floor pan on my Pontiac wagon ) but in general I have neglected to try different approaches. So Thanks Man !

[@malcolmyoung7866]

Fitzee you legend! This is the second fabricators video in two days I have been lucky enough to ‘catch’. Definitely got this project in ‘The Pipeline...’. ...................🤔. ...........................😏.. .......... the common sense approach has got to be the way forward. Thanks for sharing..👍🏻👍🏻

[@coherantbliss3483]

Fitzee! thanks for your time. wish you lived near me i'd be coming over to say hi. thanks for the pipe anvil idea. I had to roll a bunch of 18ga sheet metal so welded a length of 1 1/8" dia thick-walled pipe on my steel table edge and wa-la....made it easy as pie. Now i'm thinking of making one of these pipe anvils...thanks again buddy

[@garyfujinami9911]

Fitzee, you are a true artist. It's amazing how easy you make everything look.

[@garyyorke1080]

Great idea for something simple . And I've found someone that actually keeps the guard on their grinders . Cheers for the video

[@jimmybags4209]

Thanks man gonna make a smaller vise mount! Couple removable bolts at the end of it to use as a bender for wire and small round! Merry Christmas!

[@toddcott9510]

Now that is a basis but wonderful bit of kit. Many thanks for passing it on. Best from Scotland.

[@jamesfranks5576]

Why would anyone ever give Fitzee a thumb down. I love your tips, keep 'em coming.

[@byronperry6014]

Jealousy for not being as intelligent.

[@Marty54GMC]

Outstanding idea, I've never seen one before and I do have some extra pieces of pipe laying around. I like the idea of something on the bottom of the legs. Either flat bar or even a piece of angle iron. So many uses for something like this. Thanks and Merry Christmas.

[@Marty54GMC]

Well I built a smaller version, just 28" long. Used a 5" 3" and 1 1/2 pipes. Put feet on it, drilled and tapped my metal bench so I can remove it when not needed.

[@guillermonieri4203]

Ready to build mine now. Thank you again.

[@bobfugazy4916]

Excellent execution. That would come in handy for many applications. Thanks Fitzee.

[@442olds7]

Nice! I have an old drive shaft that has been sitting around for well, years...I know what I am going to do with it now.. Thanks Fitzee.

[@mnyshrpknvs]

What a fantastic idea! For someone like myself that is just getting into fabrication, this is a great project that will add a very useful tool to the shop. Thanks.

[@walterpickford3204]

My guess is that you've done this once or twice before and that you're not a newbie. Very impressive top marks to you sir.

[@Turbo496Vette]

Love your work and the channel. Thank you very much for sharing all your wisdom and experience with us!

[@pmccready291]

You could make a pair of extensions to slide into the feet for added stability, and store them in the big pipe. Fantastic tool!

[@jameswyatt1304]

Another surprise - I didn't even know these were a thing, but now I know how to make *and* use one, thanks to you. Could you join the pipes a little inside from one end so you'd have an open end to form with? That could allow you to do longer (but narrower) work. Great watching you sculpt with a few passes; pros do make it look easy.

[@williamellis3961]

Very clever idea Fitzee. I may try to build one.

[@optimoprimo132]

This a good idea. I have to do one project on the ford ranger rear quarter panel. Since it is a small one off project I think I will make mine out of ABS pipe scraps I have. I'm sure bending 22 gauge sheets will be no problem. ABS is fairly strong.

[@Bigskyguy56]

Fitzee, Another excellent Tutorial . I have been ( like you) wanting to make a Pipe Anvil for quite sometime. Now, Thanks to you, I have the motivation & an idea to work with. Stay Real.

[@poydapoyderson646]

Excellent Fitzee. Made simply and explained simply.

[@randytravis3998]

just a thought ,,find pipe that fits inside the floor legs when your using the anvil slide them in getting a wider foot print , then when done pull them out and hide inside the tubes out of the way that way your not tripping over the long legs ,, like the idea of the cross brace to stand on to keep it from rocking.. another great video .. could also do the cross brace with pins at each end drill holes in your legs .. drop in place stand on it while in use .. remove for storage .. makes sweeping around the anvil easy with out the cross brace in the way .

[@Manandmachine772]

Thank you for showing this tool DIY. I have never seen one before and it sure looks like it would be handy to have. Looks like I am going to have to make one of those too.

[@michaelosborne513]

I think you give Gene credit for this anvil . But you taking the time to show how its built was great I will be making one since Im doing an old school custom of my 49 Mercury undoing some of the stuff the guys before me did that in my view of old customes just dont fit like the billet rear view peps as an example thanks for the advice Merry Christmas keep these videos coming my friend

[@CharlieMoDank14]

Thank You for showing this. I’ve wanted to build one and now I see again how simple and how useful it will be.

[@Laura-wc5xt]

fantastic. thank you for sharing....learned a lot.......from USA, Cheers

[@MaritimeDragRacing]

You could always just stick a 1" longer length of smaller pipe inside the foot for stability and just slide it out to whatever side you're putting the pressure on.

[@troychampion]

I came to the comments to say exactly this.. great idea :D :D great project... thanks for sharing your videos

[@texeisnor7412]

My exact thoughts guys. Genius he is.

[@BrucePierson]

That's a useful tool that you've made to add to your shop, not to mention some useful tips once again. When you were doing the first leg, I was thinking that I would have stood the triple pipe section up on end and laid the leg out on the bench, as I would have found it easier to do it that way. When you drill the holes in the large pipe to bolt on smaller pipes, can you weld the nuts inside the pipe? This would save time in having to fit the nuts inside and if you are using the large pipe for storage, you'd have to take stuff out. Have you thought of putting a welding lens in front of the camera when you are welding, so that we can see the actual weld progressing, instead of the bright flashes. It might also prolong the life of your camera. Thinking about what you said about something to stand on, how about getting two pieces of pipe that fit inside your legs and welding a plate to them, so that you have a removable foot plate. For storage, just remove the foot plates. Hope you have a great Christmas and a prosperous New Year. All the best from Queensland Australia.

[@fitzeesfabrications]

Some great ideas there. I like the foot mount. Merry Christmas and happy new year from Newfoundland Canada

[@chrisconley8105]

Love what you share, simple and effective solutions to myriad different fabrication challenges encountered. Thanks, Chris

[@jakeowens1770]

Like the demonstration on the end. Well done

[@littlepaddy7444]

Another great job Fitzee . I think I'll scrounge up some materials and follow suit . Thanks

[@rafatrill]

I swear I always learn something watching your videos. Fitzee is the Goat of fabrication!

[@BensWorkshop]

It's interesting what you can do with a humble piece of kit thrown together from scrap. More thought than money went into that idea.

[@BensWorkshop]

In fact I might make a smallish one I can count in a vice for when I need to bend or roll some sheet.

[@GranjersGarage]

Brilliant. Much easier than the adjustable ones.

[@chrisfecteau1605]

That's a really great tool you've built there! So many applications really smart. Thanks for the idea. Had a thought about your top heaviness and wanting to still keep it close to the wall. If you cut off four lengths of pipe that'll just fit inside the feet you could telescope them out when you're using it and then slide them back in when you're not.

[@karlscribner7436]

Iron clad idea and nice to mention Gene Winfield a wonderful craftsman.

[@chrisgrcich1178]

Thank you Fitzee! I learn something with all your videos. Great work!

[@ToddMcF2002]

I was only marginally interested in this video at the start and now I HAVE TO HAVE ONE

[@bimmermavenwrench1660]

One more thumbs up for you and your talents. KZbin really helps the apprentices learn from the Masters! I

[@mokeimusic]

I wish someone would do an interview with Gene Winfield that was fabricating based. Most interviews I see with him are more stories than technical. Its great you could pass on this idea to us, never would have thought of it myself.

[@fitzeesfabrications]

You every get a chance to be at a show he is at. All he does is build stuff. Explains things very clear. Shows simple techniques. It is a pleasure to be in his company

[@OldSkoolF]

Awesome build... May I recommend a Miller 226190 Tip for Flux core... And Tip Dip... It gets you in closer and protects the tip. Any tip dip works and its cheap...

[@henryhumada2087]

That’s very impressive. It’s awesome how you show that not all tools have to be expensive to get the job done. Thanks for the tips

[@jan-akekarlsson1680]

I really like your way of fabricating stuff not using large cool machines such as lathes, milling machines and so on. I work on a couple of Jeep ZJ, one for offroad and one as DD in a small shop of only 23 square meters (approximately 247 square feet) so I don´t have room for a lot of machines. I have a welder, column drill, compressor, trolley jack and a very small workbench. So angle grinder is my basic tool and I want to fabricate as much as possible my self so your videos are very inspiring!

[@nogoogle9063]

Pipe dreams! Fitzee has me spending all my time making tools...I have no time left for my projects!

[@garymccord4277]

My old drive shave and junk heating pipe have a good use now. Thanks and a Merry Christmas to you and yours.

[@NialPowerCork]

Thanks very much, clever, I really like it, particularly the tip about making rocker panels or sections for sill repairs. I’ve a number of old gas cylinders of various diameters and some smaller piping so I’ll get some use from them now. I think I’ll cut a couple of domed and dished ends off the cylinders and weld them on at 90 degrees at one end and then I can use those as well for forming. Thanks again Fitzee, great tips.

[@jasonobrien8861]

Brilliant. I'll be making a small one for the bench. Thanks 👍👍

[@peterzinia3767]

Another excellent video Fitzee.

[@JamesDoylesGarage]

Love it. I just got a Dodge Dart Sport 340. I'll be watching your past video's for the next month. Thanks Fitzee !

[@johnaguillard1]

Fitzee you are the best teacher

[@per434]

. You have a lot of good and simple solutions, and that don't take that long to create.

[@kevinmonseler3592]

Merry Christmas Fitzee to you and your family! Another fantastic video. Hello from Saskatchewan.

[@leslieforster1774]

I will be looking for some scrap pipes to build my own this week. Brillant.

[@franstolsma554]

Hoi Fitzee, amazing. So simple and so many ways to use. Thanks for shareing.

[@chrisfort7340]

Fitzee, that’s fantastic and you make it look so easy! Thank you sir, I’ll be making one of these to replace the skin on my 66 Bronco top… hahaha, wish me luck. 👍

[@asciimation]

Cool, have done the pipe over the bench edge before to bend things but this would be nice to have. Would be very handy for bending vintage car bonnet panels. Can guarantee whatever length I made it though the next bit of steel I needed to bend will be half an inch longer than the tool.

[@fitzeesfabrications]

Thats always thr way.lol

[@mattthescrapwhisperer]

Well you have me inspired this morning Fitzee. I have a rack full of different diameter pipe, so I'm heading to the shop!

[@tonywilkes1781]

Such a simple, but useful tool , if you made the gaps wider it would be good to bend round or flat stock for ornamental stuff with a bit of heat

[@robhermanrude331]

use same or heavier pipe just shorter or there are videos out with pins up through your heavy welding table that are removeable

[@bobanmilisavljevic7857]

I just picked up a flux welder so I could learn some welding at home. This looks like a good first project and useful so I can learn how to shape metal next

[@2tana22]

Fantastic, and so simple and fast, thanks again fitzee for the great ideas

[@jim21804]

I never heard of a pipe anvil before. Nice!!

[@glennsaborosch4262]

I like his motto, "use what you have". I'm going to build one of those.

[@michaelb.5345]

Great tool Fitzee, think I’ll make a smaller version for my use..Thank you

[@grosseileracingteam]

Happy Holidays to you and yours Fitzee. Making tools, fixtures and jigs from "scrap" is half the fun! Didn't know you even owned a welding helmet. Bet by this time next year you'll be over 100k subs.Thanks for posting buddy.

[@kevinumhey5939]

Very cool , and such a simple concept