Sam Salvati
blacksmith
You talking about Mike Malosh?
You talking about Mike Malosh?
I have one made from a 2 ft section of railroad track in my shop. Very heavy and works great. Only drawback is that the top of it does have a slight curve to it and you cannot make steel perfectly flat using the entire top surface. Other then that it's great.
Im glad you guys brought it up because I was checking out a section of crane rail track that has been milled flat on top and on the sides. Giving serious thought to this as an alternative, thoughts?
Have over 40' of what appears to be 80# A.S.C.E track. The head width might actually be closer to 2 3/4" (no exact match in the Crain Rail Book).
Already gave some to a buddy from work. If MDS members want to cut some sections to make anvils, that would be cool with me.
Have over 40' of what appears to be 80# A.S.C.E track. The head width might actually be closer to 2 3/4" (no exact match in the Crain Rail Book).
Already gave some to a buddy from work. If MDS members want to cut some sections to make anvils, that would be cool with me.
There is a mill tolerance for crane rail just like any other steel. Size should be stamped in the web
There is a mill tolerance for crane rail just like any other steel. Size should be stamped in the web
Brand new to the knife making hobby. Looking for a amateurs anvil to get started or ideas to make one at home. If you have one for sale at a amateur's price level couldn't hurt to throw it up or PM an offer. Personal experience and suggestions would be great, rather not go wrong right from the start. If you got them, show them, love to see your set up!
Harbor freight gets good reviews.