I turn a Railroad Track into an Anvil - using an Angle Grinder.

In this video, I turn a Railroad Track into an Anvil using an Angle Grinder.
This was a good metalworking project for me, I totally enjoyed doing this, it was one of those simple jobs I like, putting something on the workbench cutting some stuff off it, and cleaning it up a bit, and the job is done. Hahaha, Good times.
I hope you enjoy my video of making an Anvil from a railway track. The finished weighed = 10kg (22 pounds)
The main tools used, were an angle grinder, a 5-inch random orbital sander, and a bench vice.
Tools / Supplies, I often use are.
Marking out Tools
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Always use all the correct safety gear, and use your tools safely, I am not a good role model for this.
Hope you found something of use in my video or at least found it entertaining.
Gavin Clark DIY

[@skylerbrycesmith]

Most people won’t truly understand the amount of work that went into this just using a grinder. Incredible work!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment.

[@madhatter3493]

A grinder is one versatile tool in skilled hands for sure

[@madhatter3493]

I 100% would have rough cut everything with the torch and then grinded it out

[@GavinClarkdiy]

@@madhatter3493 I agree it would make the project much easier to do, but I am trying just to use simple tools in these videos if I can.

[@madhatter3493]

@@GavinClarkdiy i understood most peoplle dont have access to a cutting torch even peoplle with access may not be able to use it properly took me a while to get the hang of it but a grinder is a cheap tool and will still get the job done which you so expertly demonstrated i dont think id have been able to get those curves grinded out evenly and i use a grinder every day but i want to try so im gonna be on the look out for some rail road cutoffs now

[@thedeclutteringdad4477]

As someone who hates pulling the grinder out, I have massive respect for the amount of work that went into this

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment.

[@user-tl4nf1yg8s]

😅

[@oannguyenvan7446]

​@GavinClarkdiy 22:01 22:02

[@JoseAntonio-lh5ye]

​@@GavinClarkdiyOlá sr Gavim, parabéns pelo trabalho, preciso fazer uma, tenho um pedaço de trilho de 25 cm e tenho uma lixadeira angular de 3/4 (disco de 100 ) mm 800 watts , será que dá pra cortar? Desde já agradeço; Zé Pezão,MG Brasil.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

@@JoseAntonio-lh5ye Sr. Zé Pezão, O pequeno moedor que fez a maior parte do trabalho neste projeto foi um de 720 watts e 125 mm (5 polegadas), então minha resposta é sim, você provavelmente poderia fazer isso com seu moedor, não pressione com força o moedor apenas deixe o disco fazer o trabalho e pare e deixe esfriar se estiver ficando muito quente. Tente e veja como fica, você usará alguns discos quando terminar. Use seu equipamento de segurança, desejo-lhe o melhor para o seu projeto. Saudações da Austrália.

[@kenwebster5053]

Well done! When I was a young man, I got a piece of rail, intending to make an anvil from it. Well that was maybe 40 years ago & I still haven't started the job. So all kudos to you for actually doing this.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much Ken, I am glad you liked it and I appreciate your comment.

[@13Voodoobilly69]

I recently retired as a machinist and I sniveled if I had to grind a 1/8” piece of angle iron, knowing I could mill it so much faster. ❤️. My hat is off to this guy.

[@paulwilliams6753]

You are 75% craftsman, 25% magician. Great work!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment.

[@JarekC250]

You know, Gavin, people with milling machines would have a hard time making an anvil like this. 30 years ago in Germany I worked with one Polish engineer who had very similar skills to yours, he was my mentor, so I am well aware of how much work and experience it takes to create such a beautiful anvil.

[@a-a-ron8437]

Cnc can do it. 3 axis machine can do it in 4 operations 5 axis can do it in 2

[@lucjanhajszkregupiekie5873]

@@a-a-ron8437 Ale CNC kosztuje miliardy zrób na cnc to za 50 dolarów

[@a-a-ron8437]

@@lucjanhajszkregupiekie5873 cnc does not cost billions. Cheaper than you think. But no doubt this guy have god like level with a grinder. It's hard to justify using a cnc for a 1 off part. Manual milling have less setup.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much Jarek, I appreciate your comment.

[@donniegombel]

@@GavinClarkdiy it's the satisfaction in doing a job yourself no matter the effort or technic. A good used military anvil are bomb proof but I don't think that as satisfying as doing it your way for yourself. Fantastic job and you are spot on with your grinding.

[@tonystokes9950]

I have a piece of old rail track like that this 80 year old guy gave me. he said you got any use for this? I said hell yea I'll make an anvil out of it. I'm glad I ran across this video. I've welded a lot of years, and this guy here really knows how to control them grinders, great job.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I am glad you liked it and I appreciate your comment. I wish you the best for your project.

[@weeesus420]

I have a piece about a third of this length (width of a plate) could i do anything with it

[@GavinClarkdiy]

@@weeesus420 I would just level to top off, it would give you a good small area to do small things. Cheers!

[@Rocco25.6]

The time is the key when doing anything work with the iron lots OF Patience and effort !

[@1eltino]

As a fabricactor that does alot of grinding and welding that was a joy to watch and most watching won't realise how much effort that took to make that using only angle grinders. Well done 👏

[@andrewgrizzle]

I’m a fabricator also, and I do respect how much time it took, but bothered by the amount of money in disks spent and I refuse to believe he doesn’t own a torch to cut all that out lol

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I am glad you liked it and I appreciate your comment.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

I am trying to just use simple tools to do things on the channel if I can.

[@nedcramdon1306]

Welding or grinding is not easy at all.

[@sickwilly1171]

Just retired, 40yrs Union Sheetmetal Worker. Well done, very nice job. 👍

[@Rocco25.6]

Right on with that!!

[@thomasmcmahan2014]

I can’t get over how flat you were able to get it by hand! Outstanding job overall. I have a piece about the same size I’ve been meaning to turn into an anvil, after watching this I have better confidence now.

[@Onyx13]

Still look for Werk-Partner Premium grinding disc set - 10 x flap disc 125 mm Ø - grit 40, 60, 80, 120 for metal, steel & wood - flap disc for angle grinder/Flex Amazon

[@louisleoncini1033]

ME TOO.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I wish you the best for your project.

[@moustachemike7128]

do it out side...

[@everready19373]

You beat me to the comment. I pulled one out of a neighbors trash 2-3 years ago.

[@Colorado-Tinkering]

I’ve got four pieces of rail sitting in my garage for over a year now. Been looking for the right time to turn them into anvils - give them away as presents etc. Your video is the best one I’ve found for someone with just some grinders and other minimal tools. Thank you for the nudge to get mine started.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment and I wish you the best for your projects.

[@erroldavis2983]

What would it cost me to have you ship one of those to me in the Virgin Islands??I need a project like that to lighten up my brain, Would love to build one like this.

[@Colorado-Tinkering]

@@erroldavis2983 sorry, but it would be hugely costly, I’m afraid. but perhaps there are companies that specialize in that?

[@DoubleJThe]

I'll take one as a present!

[@beachbeemer]

Beautiful work using masterful skills. I just don't understand why you didn't wear a respirator.

[@pliofcho4237]

At the beginning of the video I was thinking "wow what a great idea".. at the end I'm thinking "wow that's an insane amount of hard work"... Respect!!!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment.

[@jamespocaigue]

The smile when he was admiring his work was priceless

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Cheers James.

[@fredferd965]

Precision, symmetry, confidence when working with tools, and most important, the artist's eye. Very well done!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment.

[@user-cu5bg3vy3t]

Твердая рука, отличный глазомер, титаническая выдержка, ну и аккуратность наконец то творят чудеса. Я в восхищении! Браво! Таким людям нужно памятники чугунные на вокзалах и площадях ставить! Сам любитель творить руками, но это виртуоз! Еще раз браво!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

ВАУ, спасибо большое, я рада, что вам понравилось. Я очень ценю ваш комментарий.

[@fredford7642]

Something so simple as an anvil, yes, but a real work of art.Very nice work, and a keeper for decades!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment.

[@hankengai]

To create this with only a grinder as main tool, you need a sturdy hand and good eyes, all conected to a sharp mind. Respect! Great piece of work!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I am glad you liked it.

[@TonersR6]

I think the coolest thing about this video is you were able to accomplish this with some of the most common, basic tools that are available. Goes to show that you don't need milling machines or thousands of dollars in specialty tools to make something not only of quality, but also incredibly cool. Very inspiring:)

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment.

[@stoneblue1795]

Dedication or a considerable desire to succeed apparently can take one quite far.

[@herodotusofhalicarnasis2394]

Just a billion dollars worth of perseverance

[@thehiddendoor6478]

Truly beautiful stock removal technique, and the finished product speaks for itself. It was a pleasure watching the process from start to finish. I'm going to have my son watch this, just to get an idea of what can be accomplished with an angle grinder.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I am glad you liked it and I appreciate your comment.

[@user-zl1hq5wt7n]

Люблю звон наковальни от молота. Отличная работа! Благодарю за приятно проведенное время.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Большое спасибо, я рад, что вам понравилось. Это один из моих любимых звуков, такой чистый звук. Спасибо за ваш комментарий.

[@kurtandrews7450]

That's the coolest use for a piece of old rail. That looks like the perfect anvil for a wood shop that does light metal work .

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I am glad you liked it. I only do light stuff, flat bar with rivets etc, and round rods, I make steel boxes with rivets and flat bar. Cheers!

[@donaldmatthies6026]

Gavin, Everything about your railroad anvil turned out great, from the set up, to the final product. Thank you for taking time to film, edit and post this video.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much David, I am glad you liked it and I very much appreciate your comment.

[@user-mu3mw9sy9n]

В этот кусок металла вложена душа художника и она радует глаза и уши. Талант!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Большое спасибо, я ценю ваш комментарий.

[@user-ez6bc7hp9g]

тОЛЬКО БОЛЬНО УЖ ВСЁ ТРУДОЁМКО МОЖНО ЖЕ ЧТО ТО И НА СТАНОЧКЕ СДЕЛАТЬ

[@GavinClarkdiy]

@@user-ez6bc7hp9g Да, все это можно сделать на машине, всего несколькими нажатиями кнопок.

[@JosephMcCully]

You're bloody good with that grinder.

[@novajoe67]

Gavin great video! Love the way the anvil looks, I will follow your plan. Thanks for sharing!

[@johnchtourou3780]

Gavin I've been a machinist all my life I'm seeing and admire your beautiful work as one truly excellent craftsman

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much John, I appreciate your comment.

[@rickoncordova1]

Awesome job Gavin. I'm a retired union sheet metal worker and I very much enjoy your projects. I've been wanting to set up a work bench in the garage and try my hand at making a few of your rebar nick knacks. I now know what my first project will be. I have a 2' piece of rail road track that will soon become an anvil. Thank you for the inspiration. Rick. [Near Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. ]

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment Rick, I hope you get the workbench up soon and start your anvil, I wish you the best.

[@user-gi5on5ey4m]

Awesome job...Really....Amazing...Я из России,и я думаю,не очень много людей смогут это повторить...

[@hfncncn8112]

@@GavinClarkdiy EeeeS

[@GavinClarkdiy]

@@user-gi5on5ey4m Большое спасибо, я очень ценю ваш комментарий. Большое спасибо

[@davemoore2539]

Try Walter excavator grinding disk's for heavy removal they're a game changer at least in my opinion

[@jamespolucha8790]

I’ve seen guys make things with a chain saw and a log but to make an anvil from railroad track and a grinder ? You are truly a craftsman, thanks for the video

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment.

[@adybarker4733]

Angle grinders tend to grab, bounce and slip. This guy has great skill using it.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment.

[@TheHookBoy]

This is my first time seeing a video from you and I’d imagine you have many other tools/ways to do this. However, you doing it by hand has left my jaw on the ground and shows a true master at work. This was amazing and mind blowing. 🤯

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I am glad you liked it. I appreciate your comment.

[@user_DrIvanoff]

🙂видео надо было назвать: " терпения у меня очень много." У меня бы не хватило. Классный урок.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Я думаю, ваш заголовок правильный, но я должен сказать, что мне понравился этот проект. Спасибо за ваш комментарий.

[@user-rx4rw7dc5v]

Можно было бы и газовый резак прорекламировать.

[@user_DrIvanoff]

@@user-rx4rw7dc5v а зачем?

[@normankerr9948]

Well done, Mate! The finished product represents a whole bunch of time, effort and thought on a very useful product for the DIY crowd. Much appreciated.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I am glad you liked it and I very much appreciate your comment.

[@TheCandBExperience]

At first, I thought you were going to chuck that thing in a mill and buzz it flat on top. I had to keep watching when you started grinding on it. I really appreciate the work you put into this anvil with just a hand held grinder, cut off wheels and grinding disks and a wire wheel brush. Great work!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I am glad you liked it. I appreciate your comment.

[@Deano034]

Wow, that was bloody awesome and all with a grinder. Even if it’s not used for it’s purpose it just looks great. I’d even put it inside the house as a display piece if the missus would let me. Great work yet again.

[@joseislanio8910]

For me it's the exact opposite. If I made one, my wife would put it in the living room for decoration. She did it to a small smoothing hand plane I made XD

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment, make one and give it to her as a present, don't forget to engrave it, hahaha. thank you very much for your comment.

[@deependz3231]

If she gives you any squawk, just threaten to drop it on her head.😅🤣😂

[@timcarter1164]

Beautiful piece of work. I would absolutely love to have one of those just sitting in my living room as a piece of art. Let alone the full functionality of it. I say again, beautiful piece of work.

[@mylesjarvis7571]

Me too!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment.

[@VeritasEtAequitas]

Art piece is good, because it lacks properties you need in a functional anvil

[@GavinClarkdiy]

@@VeritasEtAequitas I only do small things on these, Flat bar with rivets etc and round rod, and not very often so it will do for what I want, but I do have a friend that could harden it if I need it. I have been using a rail doing this for a while. Thank you for your comment.

[@phallca]

Nice to see a craftsman using the type of tools most of us have instead of all the fancy equipment they seem so fond of, an enjoyable and informative video thanks.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I am glad you liked it. I try to use simple tools if I can.

[@sgt_retiredcharlie4102]

I didn't know that you could turn "turning a hunk of metal into a tool" into art! But you, my friend have accomplished it! Bravo!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I am glad you liked it and I appreciate your comment.

[@stephenharrison8741]

Well done Gavin. Another great job showing what can be done with basic tools. I still hold you responsible for getting me back in my shed and I've just had some of my work shown at the Wollombi Sculpture Festival. So thanks again Gavin. Steve.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much Steve, I appreciate your comment, I love your work, and am looking forward to catching up, when we are up your way next.

[@joekamleh6049]

Gavin, you are a true master craftsman. You handled those grinders with the grace of an artists brush, especially on the curves and not forgetting the straight lines which look like they were laser cut. From a proud fellow Aussie, well done mate!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much Joe, I appreciate your comment. Cheers mate.

[@mattmaster2582]

Wow! Very skilled!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I am glad you liked it.

[@alanbutler7712]

Fantastic job! I wouldn't have thought about using the center point to mark the curves in the vertical section. Thanks for taking the time to film this!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I am glad you liked it and found something useful in it.

[@user-bw3tn6vx8l]

Привет! Всегда старался повторять ваши работы. Но делать наковальню точно не буду. У меня просто нет тонны отрезных кругов и столько терпения 😀 А изделие получилось красивое и даже стало его жалко, когда постучал по нему молотком. 👍

[@user-bi4wb6rs4o]

А я попробую, только не Р63)

[@user-ip8uz2zl7d]

Он наверное еще и за яйца себя подвешивать любит тайно за кадром... Садомазохист. 😏 Я все ждал когда он напильник достанет или полотно по металлу. Аж жалко его стало и особенно ушм.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

@@user-ip8uz2zl7d Ха-ха-ха, я буду держать то, что я делаю, в тайне, в секрете. Мне нравится твой комментарий. Спасибо

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Большое спасибо за ваш комментарий.

[@anatolyyakovlev2861]

Для снижения трудоёмкость попробуй высверлить используя сверло... 🙂

[@matthewmclaurin1540]

I love that you show what discs you are using! Makes it easier for someone trying to replicate your projects at home

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment. I am very happy with these discs so I have no problem in letting others see what I am using.

[@otfriedzwarg8385]

Als Ehemaliger Schmied in der DDR, eine große Leistung.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Vielen Dank, ich freue mich, dass es Ihnen gefallen hat und freue mich über Ihren Kommentar. Grüße aus Australien.

[@CoastalEddieUSA]

All that work done with a grinder...simply amazing!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I am glad you liked it. I appreciate your comment.

[@OKCorgiRanch]

As usual, Gavin, your skill as a craftsman leaves us mere mortals in awe. Thanks for another great video!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much Carl, I appreciate your comment.

[@mohammedkhader3289]

كلامك جميل 👍🌹🇸🇩🇸🇩

[@GavinClarkdiy]

شكرا جزيلا لك.

[@radleysmith7528]

Great use of tools, any chance you can administer some craft to Dan Andrews ballsack with them🤣

[@michaelchapman6448]

Amazing work. That was indeed a lot of work and effort that went into this anvil. Awesome.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I am glad you liked it and I appreciate your comment.

[@simplyed9482]

Awesome work Clarky lad. That's what I call commitment and expertise!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment.

[@Hottamales1]

This was an awesome step by step process. I am going to give it a try. Thank you

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I wish you the best for your project.

[@alejandro182220]

Great job. The love he puts into what he does is remarkable.

[@vasssab]

После потраченных сил жалко будет колотить ее молотом. Точно как скульптор!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment.

[@roshanmangi8010]

Marvellous workmanship .

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment.

[@user-wf9wn3sh1e]

I swear you are a teacher in your work

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment.

[@robertnorton3870]

I love these small rail anvils and this one in particular looks beautiful. Great work!! I have a small piece of track I use as my bench top anvil and I feel it’s about to get a transformation. Thanks for the inspiration!!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I wish you the best for your project.

[@garychandler4296]

Me too, best video here. I have a couple of truck brake rotors and 6" pipe I'll turn into a stand.

[@tomt9543]

Alright, you proved to me that you were capable of pretty much anything when I challenged you to make a Prusik knot from rebar, and you did it…… cold! But this one is over the top! I retired in 2020 after 41 years as a certified welder for the railroad, and I’ve seen all kinds of crude anvils fashioned from different sizes of rail including a piece of 132lb. (Per yard) that I have on a stump in my shop. It’s length is similar to yours, and my brother in law who’s a machinist volunteered to take it and machine the top flat on a mill, the rest is untouched. Yours, on the other hand, is an absolute work of art, and the beauty of the finished product hides the incredible amount of work that it took to get it to that point! Kudos Gavin on an exceptionally well done job! I bet you’ll get a Christmas card from the people that make your cutting and grinding discs! I also hope you wore a dust mask of some type! Keep em coming Sir! Cheers!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Hi Tom, what an awesome comment, thank you very much I am very happy that you liked it, I value your input to my videos. I have and do wear a mask when I feel it is needed, but as I am generally working outside, and normally have a breeze blowing across my workbench I quite often can use that and work on the fresh air side of the job, you can often see that breeze flapping the tag on one of my power leads behind the bench. Thanks Tom, cheers mate.

[@417plasma6]

That's what you call a true craftsman, well done on the design and finish work...

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment.

[@ryberget]

Truly impressive! Thank you for taking the time to make the video. And that sound 🤩

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I am glad you liked it, I like that sound too. I appreciate your comment.

[@Methadras]

What a lot of people don't realize is that used railroad track that were under heavy loads for a long time are pretty well cold worked to the point that their hardness and durability is outstanding. If you can get a railroad track steel for any kind of project, do it. You won't be sorry. Knife making with this material is pretty nice too.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment.

[@JarekC250]

Gavin te kowadło to mistrzostwo świata jak to mówią anglojęzyczni - IT'S AMAZING !!!👍🏻

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Dziękuję bardzo, cieszę się, że Ci się podobało i doceniam Twój komentarz.

[@irek4767]

Good job, Gavin. You are the Lord of steel))). Respect!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I am glad you liked it.

[@mikedunn7795]

Turns an old section of railway track into a classic anvil. Well done!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment.

[@V8SKULLS]

Absolutely beautiful, nicely done, you inspired me to make one.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I wish you the best for your project.

[@bradthurkle7217]

Mate that’s brilliant. Lot of grinding but look what you get. Mate your channel has grown immensely. Well done 👍.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much Brad, I appreciate your comment, yes all is going well with the channel I am very happy.

[@cattnipp]

This proves it. The angle grinder beats the hammer as the most universal tool.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Hahaha, Thank you for your comment.

[@cedrict9390]

Outstanding !!!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment.

[@chrisneuhaus7188]

Just discovered your channel. I've always been a tinkerer and like to putter in the shop in my spare time. I love stuff like this and now that I'm retired I see me doing the same type of things to stay busy and be creative in my spare time. I have a great appreciation for what I call the old skills. I grew up around mechanics, machinists and carpenters. Even worked with a few blacksmiths/farriers years ago. Always loved turning a piece of "scrap" into a useful tool or object. Thanks for sharing what you love to do.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

I feel the same way you do, I like the old skills too. Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment.

[@LawtonDigital]

I greatly admire your patience and precision. I made one of these by flipping the rail 180° and welding on feet. The rail bottom (now top of the anvil) is already flat and has more surface area. It's also easier to drill in a pritchel and hardy holes. Your anvil looks much better than mine and has a useful horn.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment. Your anvil has a much bigger working surface than mine, and I don't see myself attempting to put in a hardy hole in mine. Thank you for your comment Robert

[@CatNolara]

but the bottom looks a lot thinner, hope it doesn't warp too much with use

[@dustinread6407]

@@CatNolara good point

[@karlmiller7500]

That's a good idea

[@robertthomason8905]

Stone fabricator here. Nice skills. Good eye.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much Robert, I appreciate your comment.

[@ScrewDriverxxx]

Definitely one of the better videos of this type (there's millions out there!). Really like the way you show a very efficient way to chop it into shape.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment.

[@oscarcabrera1320]

Le quedó excelente!👏👏 tengo una echa igualmente con riel de ferrocarril y la utilizo mucho . Saludos y mis respetos maestro!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Muchas gracias, agradezco tu comentario.

[@user-sg6dr9lt5r]

Very nice! I have a piece of old track with which I'm going to do the same thing. I appreciate being able to watch your process, and I've got an idea of how to get started. Thank you.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I am glad you liked it. I wish you the best for your project.

[@danielsmith3038]

Gavin ,you have no idea how much I enjoy watching your videos, and building alot of your idea's and showing us in the United States, the out back ! I would love to live there! Keep it up ,all you projects are amazing

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much Daniel, I appreciate your comment. Greetings from Australia.

[@rayduke7433]

You made this look relatively easy. Masterful piece and almost art. Well done. I really don’t think I could do this.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment.

[@BuddWolf]

I had an uncle that had an anvil made from trail rail. 155 gauge as it were, just like this one here. No were near as nice as this one. 👍🏻Thanks for sharing❤️ the video post and best of luck🍀 to you and your family.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment.

[@davidgardner5230]

Absolutely impressed with that anvil!

[@Nanogrip]

Amazing work! I have a similar piece of railroad and I've been wondering how I can finish its surface to have a flat top without a milling machine. I've had it over a year and looks like I've found the right KZbin video to get me started. Thank you and greetings from the tiny Pacific Islands of Palau!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I wish you the best for your project.

[@bobgereaux9138]

Gavin, very impressed with this work of art. Im most impressive with your steady controlled use of that angle grinder. You are certainly a true craftsman! Keep these videos coming!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much Bob, I am glad you liked it, and I appreciate your comment. Cheers!

[@gejoosten5108]

It is always a joy watching a true master at work, as it takes great skill to make it look easy!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment.

[@dominiquecarboni5706]

Very good work

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much.

[@ivanildo9985]

Parabéns! Ficou show!👏👏👏 Saudações aqui do Brasil

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Muito obrigado, fico feliz que tenha gostado. Saudações da Austrália.

[@tonystanley8186]

Absolutely beautiful job on this. The amount of work that goes into doing this is incredible. I will say from experience as someone who forges on a rail anvil that this type of setup isn’t ideal. Standing the rail on end is the best approach as it gives you more mass, less bounce, and a lot less ring. It’s less work surface and ugly but far more functional. Rails have a flexibility for the trains and doing anvils in this way just has too much ring and bounce. Looks amazing though!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment. Thank you for your info, yes that makes sense.

[@boxhawk5070]

Is the iron in a rail hard enough to make a decent anvil? I know nothing about forging by the way.

[@tonystanley8186]

@@boxhawk5070 It is. As I said above, stand the rail on end and it makes a really good anvil. I've been using mine for over a year with regular use and my friend who got me into it has been using his for a few years. Once to test I hit it as hard as I could with a 2lb hammer and barely left a mark.

[@thora8624]

Umm, the density of the steel remains the same no matter what direction the rail is oriented, so no that's not exactly true...

[@tonystanley8186]

@@thora8624 Density may have been the wrong word. There's more mass under it on end and that mass translates into it being easier to work the steel when forging because it has less bounce.

[@user-tt4rj6yp3f]

Wot can I say just brilliant mate cheers Clive

[@lvonh9388]

Incredible angle grinder skills!!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much.

[@markbooth5983]

Great performance Gavin 10 out of 10......You've got another Subscriber, keep up the great work !

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much Mark, I am glad you liked it. I appreciate your comment and welcome to the channel.

[@LeandroAdeSa]

Trabalho magnífico!!!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Muito obrigado, fico feliz que tenha gostado.

[@majranawake4240]

Superb - heavy metal work ended up with a soft product, thanks for sharing the video

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I am glad you liked it.

[@wildtony79]

When I was doing metalwork in high school what you set down on the bench about 20 seconds in was our anvils! Great job turning them into something decent.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I am glad you liked it and I appreciate your comment.

[@bradleytuckwell4881]

The look on your face was priceless Gavin I could tell you where proud of the finished product. I would be to it’s a little Beauty. You’ve given us so much amazing and enjoyable content you are definitely the master of steel.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much Bradley, I appreciate your comment. I do enjoy this stuff.

[@andredias6125]

Muito bom, muito bem feita parabéns pelo belo trabalho, saudações do Brasil 🇧🇷

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Muito obrigado, fico feliz que tenha gostado. Saudações da Austrália.

[@andredias6125]

@@GavinClarkdiy 🤝🏽

[@user-gz9wv2qu9k]

جميل جدا انت برنس وفنان👍💖🌼🌹

[@user-bs9jx7ql3u]

"СУМАСШЕДШИЙ DIY ДЕДОК "💥☝️🙄👍💥 КРАСАВА.. МОЛОДЧАГА.. RESPECT.. 💪😉👍

[@user-bs9jx7ql3u]

​@@user-gz9wv2qu9k"СУМАСШЕДШИЙ DIY ДЕДОК "💥☝️🙄👍💥 КРАСАВА.. МОЛОДЧАГА.. RESPECT.. 💪😉👍

[@jamespinckard4210]

Great job Gavin. Just takes some immagination .

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I am glad you liked it.

[@mrtrik71]

my mates dad was exactly like this True blue Aussie no short cuts no bludging always hardworking perfectionist great video.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much mate, I am glad you liked it and I very much appreciate your comment.

[@kelvincolemanAnimal]

I can’t thank you enough for this video. It’s amazing I’ve had a four foot piece of track knocking around my workshop for a couple of years and always wanted to make an anvil but wasn’t sure how to go about it and you make it look easier than I thought it would be you sir have a very happy subscriber and a new best friend 👍👍👍😊😊😊♥️

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I wish you the best for your project. Welcome to the channel. Cheers

[@74KU]

Do yourself a favor and do 99% of the work 100% faster on a shaper, or a mill, or a lathe or a surface grinder.. anything but a grinder tbh.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

@@74KU You are right, and I can do it by holding a coffee and watching the work happen. I did enjoy this and probably picked up a few skills along the way. Cheers Mate

[@stevendonnison7]

@@GavinClarkdiy there's no other way to do it, a craftsman is a craftsman, not a button pusher. I earned my motor mechanic papers back in the early 80's, and I walked away from the trade the next day. Why? Because that was the start of the remove, and replace method of fixing the problem. Ford had a recall for an issue, which required about an hour, and the replacement of parts. I figured out how to fix the problem without changing any parts, and it took no longer than 10 minutes. I told the foreman, and showed him how to do the job, and I was told that I had to do it Ford's way, even though my way fixed it, and saved them a lot of money. A button pusher lacks creativity, and the ability to problem solve. Gavin could have jumped on eBay, and bought himself an anvil for much cheaper, but then he can be proud of his creation, and he has taught us something great, and the skills can be transferred to other things. Sorry, I'm not trying to be a problem, or be negative, so no offense. Cheers.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

@@stevendonnison7 I appreciate your comment Steven, thank you. In the early days a fitter would say "I fixed that pump and it has now run for 6 years without a problem" and say it with pride. Now we tend to just replace things and it seems the pride in many jobs has gone, it's just, change this tighten it up and move to the next job. Quite sad really, but that is what is most economacal for the business.

[@NorthFlPicker]

I have a 5’ piece of track and a 3’ piece that I’m planning to make several anvils from. Glad I came across this video to get an idea of what I’m up against. I definitely had to subscribe. Thanks and great video.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, welcome to the channel and I wish you the best for your projects.

[@AndresPerez-ej5lm]

Great job Sir ! Blesses 🙏👍

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment.

[@bradleyrobinson7552]

Terrific job. Thanks for sharing.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much for watching.

[@donmedford2563]

Great looking anvil. I am amazed at what you can do with a grinder. I am curious how many hours it took you, how many grinding disks you used, how many cut off wheels and how many flap disks. Keep up the GREAT work.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

I did it over a few days, doing other projects as well so I don't really have the time that it took, plus playing with the camera all takes time so that throws out any guesses. Discs, this is a tough one to answer, I only used the Alpha discs in this project. These ones are made for cutting and grinding Stainless Steel. For grinding, I used my worn ones, I had here from other jobs that I seem to collect, this was the perfect project to use them up, and the larger new discs for the levelling, on the cutting I used 4 x 180mm discs "BUT" as I wanted the max depth of cut, I just changed the discs, there is still plenty of life left in these 4 for future projects. So basically I don't have an answer for you. I was quite happy with how the job went and I did enjoy making it. I used 3

[@mikecurley2072]

What I liked was that Gavin always used the grinder handle and it looked like you always had the guard in the grinder. Proving you can do excellent work and keep all your safety features in place! The grinder a n Amazing piece of equipment that deserves respect. Nice anvil. I hope you get lots of use out of it.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

@@mikecurley2072 Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment.

[@regsparkes6507]

Now here's another timely project. I too, have a piece of rail iron ( as we call it around here ) I just the other day, cut the ends square with my metal cutting band saw, now you've given me some ideas to turn it into something better. Thanks again Gavin, really a nice anvil you have there! P.S. Have you weighed it yet? Just curious about it's weight.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Hi Reg, you must have known this was going to happen, to have your rail iron ready. I have just weighed it, it is a touch over 10KG so a bit over 22 pounds. thank you for your comment, and I wish you the best for your anvil.

[@regsparkes6507]

@@GavinClarkdiy Thanks for this Gavin, it's good to know.

[@andremiller482]

When you hear that sound you know you are working brother. Good Job!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I am glad you liked it. If you ever need to fake it, I made this one. Cheers mate. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4jKe6esmdCYq6csi=P4I2j3fUB1mn0-4Y

[@BluetoothBlades]

Those flapper disc's are from HEAVEN, I use mine to sharpen tools and lawnmower blades, they make quick work of a project... Awesome job by the way 😊

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I am glad you liked it. I love using the flapper discs too, amazing bit of gear to have.

[@grumpyg9350]

Nice work Mr. Clark.👍👍👏🏻👏🏻

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much Grumpy G

[@davidhayes5382]

Beautiful craftsmanship

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment.

[@jimhovater8755]

That took a TON of 'rocks'!