How to make a pipe anvil

how to build a pipe anvil for bending sheet metal from scrap steel. homemade tools

[@richardbaker5151]

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

[@karans3307]

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

[@theinsaneshecklador6598]

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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@nv1493]

Simple tools and a real craftsman.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@ricklangkamp3336]

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

[@AerialLensVideo]

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

[@ToddMcF2002]

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

[@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.

[@karlscribner7436]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@johndifabrizio4344]

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

[@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!

[@danvandertorre6349]

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

[@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.

[@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..👍🏻👍🏻

[@garyyorke1080]

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

[@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.

[@guillermonieri4203]

Ready to build mine now. Thank you again.

[@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.

[@roothogordie2391]

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

[@Billlovelace4171951]

Thanks for the valuable tips and tricks. They saved me time and money yesterday Worked on 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Welded broken window clip going real slow and cooling w compressed air, just took door panel off did not take glass out and did not burn the adhesive that held the glass in. Saved hours and parts not available. Thanks Fitzee!!👍

[@glennsaborosch4262]

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

[@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 !

[@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.

[@PM-lk9ph]

Sees thumbnail -> Reads title -> Thinks "What the hell is that... that looks awesome" -> Realizes "Oh, that's Fitzee. Of course."

[@michaelvandenhoy1021]

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

[@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!

[@4eyedturd663]

And I was looking for an expensive slip roll this whole time when a few pieces of pipe will do. Thanks for the knowledge!

[@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.

[@jim21804]

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

[@jasonobrien8861]

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

[@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.

[@toddcott9510]

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

[@nogoogle9063]

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

[@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.

[@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....

[@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.

[@Turbo496Vette]

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

[@SkaterStimm]

I need a bigger garage. I love that 45" vice grip trick to cut the pipe straight down to achieve the cuts. Smart.

[@jakeowens1770]

Like the demonstration on the end. Well done

[@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.

[@chrisconley8105]

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

[@bobfugazy4916]

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

[@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.

[@AdamGrzebyk-dh9rr]

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

[@bimmermavenwrench1660]

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

[@Laura-wc5xt]

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

[@johnaguillard1]

Fitzee you are the best teacher

[@garyfujinami9911]

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

[@chrisgrcich1178]

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

[@per434]

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

[@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

[@rafatrill]

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

[@carlosmontoya8658]

Fitzee, thanks for sharing. A pipe dream come true.

[@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.

[@jamesfranks5576]

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

[@byronperry6014]

Jealousy for not being as intelligent.

[@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.

[@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

[@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 .

[@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

[@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.

[@fredshipp3809]

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

[@kevinumhey5939]

Very cool , and such a simple concept

[@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.

[@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

[@littlepaddy7444]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@joebloe9901]

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

[@garymccord4277]

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

[@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 !

[@leslieforster1774]

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

[@mikelknight799]

going to have to make one of those babies. Nice slick and simple

[@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. 👍

[@patricsontrop2419]

learned something again, nice piece of tool I'm going to make this thank you teacher Fitzee

[@194853DodgeTrucks]

The Farmer part of me uses the open end of the smaller diameter to bend rebar. I just slide it into the open end of the smallest pipe and bend it into a hook or handle. Great video!

[@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

[@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.

[@poydapoyderson646]

Excellent Fitzee. Made simply and explained simply.

[@2tana22]

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

[@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

[@donschneider7252]

Wonderful idea and demonstration ... now I have to clean up my shop so I have room for one { ; - }

[@edwardpfaffel4502]

Wow. Another tool I didn't know that I needed. And I can build. I probably have everything on my steel pile. Thank you.

[@bartylobethal8089]

Good to see you wearing a helmet when running those beads Fitzee.

[@Okie-Tom]

Very nice! I need to build myself one of these! I like the idea of having a flat bar across the bottom of each side to put the foot on!

[@campionoverbagh561]

Perfect. I was just needing to make something for my truck. Now I have a great way to do it. Thank you