Making a 100kg / 220lbs Blacksmiths Anvil from Scratch

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  • @boneman1868
    @boneman1868 6 років тому +369

    I am impressed! I also feel a strange urge to move to your town and start selling grinding discs.

    • @S8tan7
      @S8tan7 4 роки тому +13

      I would invest in selling welding rods too

    • @asharmulla2707
      @asharmulla2707 4 роки тому

      Actually its grinding wheel not disc

    • @boneman1868
      @boneman1868 4 роки тому +4

      @@asharmulla2707 Actually, it's not.
      (www.google.com/search?sxsrf=ALeKk02mEY2I798li3-6c0maF01rNkJX1g:1587717510793&q=grinding+wheel&tbm=isch&source=univ&client=firefox-b-d&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjU3u_R1IDpAhXESH0KHSgcD0sQsAR6BAgKEAE&biw=1200&bih=605
      or
      www.google.com/search?sxsrf=ALeKk018HR9WmVeA8UeWi278ea93Nw-ZRw:1587717566017&q=grinding+disc&tbm=isch&source=univ&client=firefox-b-d&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj3nprs1IDpAhXqwTgGHQ-LCukQsAR6BAgJEAE&biw=1200&bih=605
      I'd call that a grinding disc opportunity. Still potato, tomato. Stay cool, enjoy COVID as best you're able.

    • @wakanakapisihello5655
      @wakanakapisihello5655 4 роки тому +7

      I'ma sell bandsaws and drill presses and reduce y'all to a secondary process.

    • @frankthewrench340
      @frankthewrench340 4 роки тому +8

      @@asharmulla2707 semantic lords are everywhere.

  • @clydebalcom8252
    @clydebalcom8252 4 роки тому +92

    You got guts. Making an anvil is a massive undertaking, and you didn't quit. You are a rockstar in my book.
    Just a stick welder and an angle grinder and you made a work of art.

    • @bernardhill1622
      @bernardhill1622 Рік тому

      Guts for sure..making it with Railway track is even n hard enough chore..!!
      Well done !!
      I take my Hat off to you..!!

  • @jeffwomack5821
    @jeffwomack5821 6 років тому +532

    How do you hate somebody with that much determination? You must have at least 10 - 15 hours into just cutting the steel and a 50 pound box of welding rods. Good solid anvil, I hope it brings you fortune and holds up to many hammers.

    • @seetheforest
      @seetheforest 5 років тому +12

      And making a video of it too.

    • @kevinlogiudice5458
      @kevinlogiudice5458 5 років тому +16

      Jeff Womack poor guy needs a metal cutting bandsaw, from Harbor Freight tools even.

    • @TheRoadhammer379
      @TheRoadhammer379 5 років тому +11

      At least a few hours in drilling the hardy hole, that looked tedious.

    • @tdmallet
      @tdmallet 5 років тому +5

      Goddamn, out fucking standing. Hellafied work there.

    • @eastin6868
      @eastin6868 5 років тому +9

      Outstanding work and determination. So glad people like you filmed this to show others how haed this really is. My next anvil im going to make is a cast anvil.

  • @Bigdaddyluv68
    @Bigdaddyluv68 5 років тому +75

    This craftsman apprenticed himself to the anvil and learned much. I think it’s genius to put yourself into your tools.

    • @JacksonDunnoKnows
      @JacksonDunnoKnows 3 роки тому +1

      Amazing way to put it! 🍻

    • @razorfett147
      @razorfett147 6 місяців тому +1

      Yep. Trial and error can be a wonderful experience building tool. I will admit that, in the beginning, i wasnt sure how he'd pull this off using scrapyard iron, a welder, and a grinder/cutter, but i cant even begin to argue with the results

  • @savageoffroadmowers6199
    @savageoffroadmowers6199 6 років тому +48

    This guy went through an insane amount of work to reach the finished project, I would hate to be the guy that pissed him off... Talk about determination

    • @songsalon7868
      @songsalon7868 4 роки тому

      Yea, he'll probably mess you up really bad..
      He's a SAVAGE

    • @songsalon7868
      @songsalon7868 4 роки тому +1

      Wow...guess I can now get my lazy ass up and make some earrings.

    • @aimbeats7126
      @aimbeats7126 3 роки тому

      I can only imagine somebody talked shit about him not having an anvil, then he made this. Everybody start telling him he's a bad smith without a drill press or a bandsaw so everybody can learn how to build one.

    • @GapingClam
      @GapingClam 3 роки тому +1

      Piss this man off and you will wake up in an elaborate entirely steel maze welded together, saw movie style. Yeah ill pass, i hit the like button, dont trap me.

    • @savageoffroadmowers6199
      @savageoffroadmowers6199 3 роки тому

      @@GapingClam lmfao 🤣 I keep a cutting torch in my wallet so I'm good

  • @rodneywager2142
    @rodneywager2142 4 роки тому +14

    This man's patience and dedication to his work is unbelievable. Great job

  • @spikv1
    @spikv1 5 років тому +9

    Not many people can say they made an anvil piece by piece, let alone with no fancy tools just angle grinders and an arc welder. And a drill... yeah that was madness... Hats off!! Well done

  • @expatconn7242
    @expatconn7242 5 років тому +244

    My god people what is not to like . This man made something amazing and will use for ever. What have you made? Great work sir.

    • @oddjobbobb
      @oddjobbobb 5 років тому +4

      anthony marasco totally agree. I couldn’t Lift a 96 kg anvil! No way I would attempt to build one.

    • @_MadFox
      @_MadFox 4 роки тому +17

      @Fester Blats No offense, but this is not a bad video, your parents "did" you wrong

    • @SlurryNoises
      @SlurryNoises 4 роки тому +1

      @Anifco67 ok

    • @sidstone8845
      @sidstone8845 4 роки тому +3

      Anifco67 why’d you watch it?

    • @AKhan-zx8gx
      @AKhan-zx8gx 4 роки тому +2

      Sid Stone because you have to watch a video first to judge if it’s good or bad

  • @dspecht40
    @dspecht40 6 років тому +6

    And some people think humans didn't make the Pyramids in Egypt. Once a man sets his mind to doing something, he does it! You are amazing. Takes a lot of dedication to push through and do a build like this.

  • @Brumasterj
    @Brumasterj 3 роки тому +41

    I can’t imagine how many hours you had in that! Or how many grinding wheels you used! Turned out awesome! Will last you the rest of your life and who ever you pass it down to! Great job

  • @adamhorner3950
    @adamhorner3950 7 років тому +105

    You have an INTENSE amount of patience. Great stock-removal, great welding, great anvil, great job!

    • @prime0591
      @prime0591 6 років тому

      Adam Horner shit welding shit anvil shit job

    • @jeremyjensen867
      @jeremyjensen867 6 років тому +5

      @@prime0591 Start a youtube channel of your own and show us how you would do it better. Dick

    • @drunkenlama6030
      @drunkenlama6030 5 років тому +4

      @@prime0591 please instead of talking shit maybe explain why and help the guy get better or you know do one urself and show us how to do it better if u cant do either dont talk shit

    • @JustinTopp
      @JustinTopp 5 років тому +1

      Prime 05 shit comment

  • @JamesW81
    @JamesW81 6 років тому +358

    Skills unlocked:
    Patience level +1000
    Welding skill +1000
    Angle Grinder mastery +1000

    • @hugoquaresma467
      @hugoquaresma467 5 років тому +3

      Are you a welder? 100% no, so shut up

    • @mattk6101
      @mattk6101 5 років тому +28

      @@hugoquaresma467 why are you so emotional right now? Fuckin shitgibbon

    • @mattk6101
      @mattk6101 5 років тому +24

      @@hugoquaresma467 so, does welding make you an emotional mess or do you have to be one first then decide to be a welder? 😂🤣 Weird, everyone I know who welds doesn't cry when someone holds a grinder wrong. They usually are the first to show them how to do it properly and motivate them to keep at it. Shitgibbon

    • @mattk6101
      @mattk6101 5 років тому +5

      @@hugoquaresma467 salary is yearly income. So, you're saying you make 6500 euros a year? 🤣 bravo. Idiot

    • @hugoquaresma467
      @hugoquaresma467 5 років тому +1

      @@mattk6101 poor noob, you don't know what is winning money by inches estupid

  • @neilgillmore
    @neilgillmore 4 роки тому +8

    Dude... You should win an award just for the sheer amount of grinding alone. Great Job bro.... Determination and resilience..

  • @Lumens1
    @Lumens1 4 роки тому +13

    To help prevent the anvil from sucking the heat away from the welded area, you can do a preheating of the steel

  • @gasperettiarts
    @gasperettiarts 5 років тому +5

    I cannot even imagine how hard used blacksmithing to be before power tools (and even with power tools, it isn’t a walk in the park!). Anyway, fantastic video 👌👌

  • @houtjeboom
    @houtjeboom 7 років тому +228

    Wow...that is a beast from scrap. Well(d) done !!!! 😀

    • @The_JEB
      @The_JEB 7 років тому +5

      I see what you did there
      and i laughed
      a lot

    • @poisonwater7241
      @poisonwater7241 7 років тому

      Houtje Boom - Be Creative++++Still Scrap.

    • @nacho8070
      @nacho8070 6 років тому +1

      Houtje Boom - Be Creative from beast scrap to a beast anvil

  • @inyeusi
    @inyeusi 7 років тому +872

    lol i love how he says " its 96kg, but im going to put 100kg in the title so you can hate me"

    • @markfryer9880
      @markfryer9880 7 років тому +24

      Call it a rounding error.

    • @professornuke7562
      @professornuke7562 7 років тому +53

      Any one who takes him up on that offer...."show me the 100kg anvil you made and we will compare"

    • @AlCatrraz
      @AlCatrraz 7 років тому +35

      4% TAX...

    • @heartlandguy1
      @heartlandguy1 7 років тому +21

      You did a very good job and you are a very good welder if you would be working on and welding on objects as big as your anvil or close to it. It would be good if you had an oven that would heat the work piece up to 400 degrees F before and after welding before to solve your heat sink problem after to stress relieve your welds and cuts

    • @Ryzler13
      @Ryzler13 7 років тому +17

      It was 100kg worth of metal but he lost 4kg in the cuttings and filing.

  • @fatloser7244
    @fatloser7244 7 років тому +148

    One of the nicest anvils totally from scratch.

  • @danielmihai8713
    @danielmihai8713 3 роки тому +14

    Hard work, inventive solutions ... Nice job!
    The cracks in the center of the weld (shown at 13:26 )appeared because you didn't pre-heated the thick metals when welded. As general advise, any steel at least 20 mm thick must pre-heat. Also, if is high quality steel (high C and other alloy elements), along pre-heat you could use Ni based electrodes (more expensive!) for first two layers, than continue with basics electrodes.
    Warning: The welds you done aren't fully penetrated, those welds will crack eventually. However, it will last a while. There is a small risks for accident if the breakdown will fragile type but normally it should be a plastic one, allowing the user will to notice the coming failure.

    • @jamesmatheson5115
      @jamesmatheson5115 2 роки тому

      I thought he might have used Stainless rods, they do crack if prep isnt good.

  • @taxfreedollars
    @taxfreedollars 3 роки тому +30

    I avoid using a 9" grinder whenever possible, you have left me speechless.

    • @luisreyes1967
      @luisreyes1967 3 роки тому +4

      Angle grinder is the most dangrous tool in blacksmith works

    • @mikolaj1664
      @mikolaj1664 3 роки тому +5

      Pussy’s

    • @bigoldgrizzly
      @bigoldgrizzly 2 роки тому

      I have a couple of pretty ancient 12" AEG grinders in the shop - At my time of life, I don't use them for very long in the day ...they are heavy .... but great when you need a deep cut :

  • @Crewsy
    @Crewsy 6 років тому +55

    Looks like you were 4kg of welding rod short of your goal.
    Great way to take away the trolls ammunition. 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @tristanpatterson3843
    @tristanpatterson3843 7 років тому +150

    Watching you doing the hardy hole was a lesson in perseverance.

    • @markfryer9880
      @markfryer9880 7 років тому +5

      A bench drill would have come in real handy just about there.

    • @mrstephenporter
      @mrstephenporter 6 років тому +3

      kudos for the drill not burning out

    • @Cdlzzl
      @Cdlzzl 6 років тому +1

      That hole in the cutting surface with the Grinder was a beast too

    • @Jesse-B
      @Jesse-B 6 років тому +6

      The entire project was perseverance personified.

    • @xtremebrother77
      @xtremebrother77 5 років тому +1

      This video was the final straw for convincing myself on getting a cutting torch this man perseverance is beyond words

  • @reedcooper6545
    @reedcooper6545 7 років тому +21

    Awesome work!! I love your step by step explanations, including how to repair what went wrong. And a link to a better method for the multiple welds ends being extended for a full grind off end! Very well done with minimal equipment, which is how we start!! Thank you sir for an excellent video!

    • @joandar1
      @joandar1 7 років тому +2

      My Father taught me when you do not have what you want, you use what you have! That has served me well for many years and this Man is doing just that. I was not of he mind to comment on this Excellent video after reading all of the NEGATIVE comments until I found yours. Your comment about minimal equipment allowed me to speak (so to speak LOL). We all have to crawl before we can Walk! This man is taking big steps! Cheers from John, Australia.

  • @jaredgray3508
    @jaredgray3508 5 років тому +7

    The amount of work you put into an amazing product is impeccable.

  • @replicant357
    @replicant357 2 роки тому +1

    Speechless ..
    But also , INSPIRED !
    Thanking you 🙏🏻!

  • @denniswhite166
    @denniswhite166 6 років тому +80

    You should have titled this "How To Make A Work Of Art From Nothing".
    I forbid you to EVER sell this Anvil. It MUST be passed down within your family and they must never sell it either. It is a family heirloom. Subscribed!!!

  •  7 років тому +22

    A lot of work brother but a job well done. It must be very satisfying to work your metal on an anvil you made yourself from scrap steel!

  • @gregsullivan8956
    @gregsullivan8956 7 років тому +61

    Good job. Thanks for your patience with the build, I'm sure it took a long time.

    • @seannot-telling9806
      @seannot-telling9806 7 років тому +5

      From the subject in the title I was expecting some casting. But I was wrong. The project came out really nice.
      I would like to know just out of curiosity how many hours of work went into the build. I bet he could find the missing
      4Kg on the floor as grinding dust. Always good when someone can make there own useful tools.
      Keep it up.

  • @ianjames1179
    @ianjames1179 4 роки тому +3

    Super skills. Its always so entertaining and relaxing to sit and watch a craftsman.

  • @forthehonorforge4840
    @forthehonorforge4840 7 років тому +139

    The cracking problem was probably due to the weld cooling too fast. A way to prevent this is to preheat the area with a torch and then heating after the weld and slowly letting it cool. burying it in dry sand or ash after welding can help insulate it to slow the cooling process and relieve stress.

    • @RovingPunster
      @RovingPunster 7 років тому +13

      Make sure your welding surfaces are CLEAN and pristine too ... any dirt, oil, pitting, scale, etc can reduce the quality of the welds.

    • @JT-tz5hp
      @JT-tz5hp 7 років тому +3

      Well he did say that was what caused the crack in the video

    • @EddSjo
      @EddSjo 7 років тому +5

      I thought he said that the cause of the cracking was different alloys, not too fast cooling

    • @forthehonorforge4840
      @forthehonorforge4840 7 років тому +9

      Different alloys cool and shrink at different rates so rapid cooling can cause cracking at their seams. That is why it is generally best to cool things gradually so the parts can normalize to the stresses they are under. Exceptions to this are hardening and differential tempering of steel for tools, parts, and such.

    • @Deadshilz
      @Deadshilz 7 років тому +5

      its also helps to pre-heat thick material before heating as well.

  • @fellovercliff4525
    @fellovercliff4525 6 років тому +23

    Damn man, you must have some patience to do that hardy hole on 60mm metal with a drill bit. The anvil turned out bloody nice!

  • @jelmerkruithof6707
    @jelmerkruithof6707 6 років тому +16

    I strongly recommend that you put on a dust mask next time when you use a lot of grinding, this is for your own health.
    Furthermore, a nice project

  • @robinwheatley450
    @robinwheatley450 4 роки тому

    Old school work. Very very nice. Here's a man who knows that with a bit of effort you can make something that will last as long as this planet. Well done.

  • @davefoster6156
    @davefoster6156 5 років тому +1

    I was just amazed that you took the time to create such a wonderful anvil. I would like to suggest a bigger tree stump underneath it to elevate the anvil as an aid to your back! Less bending over. The other thing is about the weld cracks. Your solution was fine but labor intensive. If you drill a series of holes in the bad weld channel and plug weld every other hole the thermal stress will be lessened. Then come back and weld the remaining holes. The other thing is heating the entire thing up to 350 or 400 degrees f. Then proceed with the welding as normal. This preheat will also help with tempering or heat treating the anvil. Very nice work. You should have signed it!

  • @thomaswork7829
    @thomaswork7829 7 років тому +5

    Structurally I see absolutely no problems with your Anvil very well done but the number of rods you went through good Lord son. Good build!!

    • @Rat-Builder
      @Rat-Builder 6 років тому +1

      I use to help the welder at a gold mine that I worked at weld in 3/4" wear plate into the beds of the haul trucks. I used 1/4" rod, a lot of them. He was using the wire-feed on the sides. We only had one big wire-feed, so I used the other big welder for stick, while the welder did the sides with the wire-feed. Being in that one position for hours would just kill my back.

  • @aarondcmedia9585
    @aarondcmedia9585 6 років тому +4

    You have fantastic angle grinder skills, and the resulting anvil looks awesome. Great job.
    Oh yeah your sense of humour is spot on.

  • @steveschauer2001
    @steveschauer2001 6 років тому +4

    It's a Piece of Art Work Itself.. Pre Heating the two different metals before welding I believe will help with cracking..
    Great Job!!

  • @xtfreak
    @xtfreak 4 роки тому +4

    With few tools and a lot of determination and you built a damn nice anvil. Good job Mate.

  • @FirstnameLastname-uh4rk
    @FirstnameLastname-uh4rk 2 роки тому

    Can’t remember the last time I saw someone with as much sheer determination as this guy to make something.
    Big lumps of steel and a disc grinder, and he produces an anvil. Maybe not the prettiest anvil in town, but wow! , the work put in to make it. Great job, well done!

  • @bobvaz737
    @bobvaz737 5 років тому +3

    Dear friend after many years l have seen like this working hard powerful lron man like you l was just like you keep it up God bless you

  • @JackRobin86
    @JackRobin86 7 років тому +12

    YOU'RE BACK!!!! I'm so glad that you're making videos again! I find them to be both inspiring AND educational, as well as entertaining. I hope that you'll keep it up!

    • @celticfiddle7605
      @celticfiddle7605 6 років тому

      Talented guy for sure. I enjoyed watching the video. I love anvils.

  • @notarookee778
    @notarookee778 7 років тому +88

    Guys like you will be worth their weight in gold after the Apocalypse

    • @sibalogh
      @sibalogh 7 років тому +5

      Yeah, he could be called the post-apocalyptic survivor...

    • @smaqdaddy
      @smaqdaddy 7 років тому +3

      Word on that!

    • @666neoselen
      @666neoselen 7 років тому +2

      in the case an arc wielder and something producing electricity both survive. and him too.
      3 points of failure man. better find an anvil if it's the apocalypse. and hope this guy is here to make another objects with it (and then there is only one point of failure).
      survival is made of measuring chances.

    • @badlandskid
      @badlandskid 6 років тому +2

      If the grid goes, say EMP, we would be back to forge welding again. Anvils would still work but welders and grinders would collect dust.

    • @obfuscated3090
      @obfuscated3090 6 років тому +3

      EMP is overrated. The Air Force built an EMP test rig to ensure aircraft are hardened against EMP and of course both sides had atmospheric nuke tests. The pulse trashing some of the grid doesn't mean it would kill simple vehicle electrical systems, generators, or spare parts on the shelf. Many welders use classic magneto ignition Lincoln SA series engine drive power sources. They'll still work. So will simple car and truck systems with early electronic ignitions or points. All my Harleys will run and those take Chevy inline six points and condensers. Light, simple hydro-electric systems of the sort used to power mills (and make carbide for acetylene!) will still work to provide local power even if the distribution system shits the bed. Check these folks out. They rehab small hydro plants over 100 years old. www.frenchriverland.com/

  • @davidhunt7519
    @davidhunt7519 3 роки тому +1

    I've watched this a few times now. It's not a "how to" tutorial, but it is an awesome view of how a guy uses the tools and materials he has to make what he needs.

  • @billy19461
    @billy19461 5 років тому

    Anyone who viewed this video and didn't give you a thumbs up should be ashamed of themselves! You did a great job. A whole lot of work and you have the best looking welds that I have seen on UA-cam. Thanks for sharing.

  • @channelisborked9023
    @channelisborked9023 7 років тому +6

    It's great to see you back mate, and as usual, you've made another beautiful piece. I appreciate the work, time, and effort you put into every video you post.

  • @Stevegetslucky
    @Stevegetslucky 5 років тому +11

    Geez that's a heap of work. I was sweating just watching

  • @irongreek7722
    @irongreek7722 7 років тому +12

    That anvil is no joke, good job man!

  • @peteharder6325
    @peteharder6325 3 роки тому +2

    I can appreciate a DIY project, but this guy straight up took it to a new level

  • @Oklahoma75
    @Oklahoma75 Місяць тому +1

    Great job! Nothing more satisfying than making you own things! Be proud of that!

  • @paulvanzweel8287
    @paulvanzweel8287 6 років тому +4

    Great job. a Nice functional anvil to do some real work on. It shows what you can achieve with some perseverence. Well done!

  • @billbaggins
    @billbaggins 7 років тому +67

    Ha ha ha only 96 kg. I hate you . Nice job mate 👍

  • @Redpitdog
    @Redpitdog 6 років тому +12

    How anyone could give you a thumbs down, behooves me.
    If only there were more young men like you in this world.
    May our redeemer bless your life.

  • @crazycoyote1738
    @crazycoyote1738 5 років тому +1

    Good job brother!!
    Why thumbs down guys?
    The guy did a very good job, and it’s perfectly serving him.
    If you are perfectionist and feel that you are better, please by all means, go away and make your own videos.

  • @Charlielizard
    @Charlielizard 3 роки тому +1

    You created a fantastic anvil. Your work was wonderful to watch. Thank you.

  • @robertkoontz7865
    @robertkoontz7865 5 років тому +7

    If you look up the definition of Tenacity there's a picture of this guy. holy crap. Good job

  • @david929190
    @david929190 7 років тому +48

    Hand sharpening drill bits is a useful skill when you have that many holes to make.

    • @mrcaboosevg6089
      @mrcaboosevg6089 7 років тому

      Sharpening bits is easy

    • @lexturner2365
      @lexturner2365 7 років тому +6

      Sharpening them accurately is not easy.

    • @richardchase4019
      @richardchase4019 6 років тому

      yes it is....I been sharping drill bits for decades

    • @tommo8630
      @tommo8630 6 років тому

      Baloney. Precision drill sharpening cannot be achieved by hand. Hand sharpened drills always show high degree of TRO.

    • @richardchase4019
      @richardchase4019 6 років тому +2

      LOL well then......you tell that to the 45 machinists that work for me with over 1,000 years combined experience. These guys sharpen drill bits everyday and we work in very tight tolerances. These men sharpen all our drill bits by hand with bench grinder, properly dressed wheels and a dial caliper....so you are full of shit and a pussy.....I got guys here that can hand sharpen drill dead nuts by eye +- .005 perside....so yeah.....LOL

  • @jimstein8249
    @jimstein8249 4 роки тому +4

    Amazing what you've done without a Band saw, Drill press or other Shop tools!

  • @Al-Qurmuti
    @Al-Qurmuti 5 років тому +1

    I just want to comment one thing to this man..
    No matters what result's look like, He's harder than those steel.
    Salute 🙏
    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

  • @DGA2000
    @DGA2000 4 роки тому +1

    You're a man of incredible skills and indomitable will. You will do anything you set out to do. Respect!

  • @draggngmac386
    @draggngmac386 5 років тому +8

    Awesome build man. I thoroughly enjoyed watching you make that. I don’t know how anyone could give you a thumbs down 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

  • @geraldstarr9950
    @geraldstarr9950 3 роки тому +3

    Great work sir, the end product looked fantastic.

  • @lettersandnumbers81
    @lettersandnumbers81 7 років тому +4

    pretty amazing you did all that with a handheld grinder a hand drill and a welder. Im used to seeing youtubers jump on milling machines and lathes for every little thing

  • @97Obs7.3
    @97Obs7.3 5 років тому

    One of the only people who actually have decent welds on their anvil build

  • @zallibik9931
    @zallibik9931 4 роки тому +2

    that welding helmet tip for grinding is such a good idea THANK YOU! my safety goggles never fit over my glasses properly... this is a great help.

    • @Lumens1
      @Lumens1 4 роки тому +2

      Grinding disks are also known to shatter and lodge into the face so a full face mask is mandatory

    • @zallibik9931
      @zallibik9931 4 роки тому

      @@Lumens1 indeed i take safety much more seriously since i got a small piece in my eye

  • @williamhoughton2140
    @williamhoughton2140 4 роки тому +3

    This is a lot of very hard work , but looks fantastic, well done.

  • @nathanpeterson817
    @nathanpeterson817 5 років тому +4

    Being a certified welder for 20 years the one guy had it rite preheat and keep it hot alot of steel there expanding and contracting. Nice job and keep on doing your thing

  • @spartanlawrence4480
    @spartanlawrence4480 5 років тому +10

    Great job man, looks great! Now, if you could make me one of those, that'd be greeaaaat. And I'ma need that at the price of... on the house.

  • @marcuscicero9587
    @marcuscicero9587 4 роки тому +1

    this guy wanted this anvil real bad to commit to all this labor. thumbs up to you

  • @kycornbread6990
    @kycornbread6990 6 років тому +1

    Turned out better than I expected, really impressed by your ability, if you can make an anvil, you can make anything. Go to it.

  • @BrokenLifeCycle
    @BrokenLifeCycle 7 років тому +17

    Is it safe to assume that majority of the cost came form the welding rods? Because I'm estimating that.... 20% of the build was weld bead. At most.

  • @cmdavis8329
    @cmdavis8329 5 років тому +3

    The sound off was extremely solid says alot about your welds good stuff

  •  6 років тому +62

    Anglegrinder master. hand down!

    • @ignilc
      @ignilc 4 роки тому +7

      most people don't know how hart it actually is to handle an angle grinder like that for such extended periods of time. even more so a 9 inch one

    • @johnprentice1527
      @johnprentice1527 3 роки тому +1

      Absolutely. A lot of skill, strength, and endurance.

    • @sebastianspeegle1518
      @sebastianspeegle1518 3 роки тому

      This guys amazing but he should invest in an oxy-acetylene cutting torch

  • @markphillips3250
    @markphillips3250 3 роки тому +1

    Wow, your grinder got a real workout. Great job on this anvil build. This anvil should serve you for a long time. Awesome!

  • @allenzackery1639
    @allenzackery1639 3 роки тому +2

    I would say it's definitely " road runner" approved ! Coyote said he'll try the anvil at the nearest cannon ! Lol. Very nice job 👍

  • @draggngmac386
    @draggngmac386 6 років тому +15

    Awesome video man, I admire your tenacity

    • @Redpitdog
      @Redpitdog 6 років тому

      draggngmac386 I agree. Couldn't we all learn for this hopeful young man. Wow !

  • @abuanas8482
    @abuanas8482 4 роки тому +3

    15:12
    you'll hurt your back and knees if you continue working like this. Rise the anvil up & stay safe :)
    nice project

  • @fearthespear4242
    @fearthespear4242 5 років тому +5

    I was pretty much wide eyed and shaking my head the whole video mumbling "how in the..."

  • @bodgytinkerer2883
    @bodgytinkerer2883 4 роки тому +1

    Holy hell man, the amount of work that must have gone into this is extraordinary - and the result is fabulous. Surprising even! Well done! Bravo!

  • @alexandrtimofeev6983
    @alexandrtimofeev6983 3 роки тому

    it's easier to buy than to spend so much time and effort --- thank you for your enthusiasm !!

  • @ElessarEstel
    @ElessarEstel 5 років тому +9

    That's awesome man. I was about to give up on cutting my railroad anvil because its taking so long but this clearly took you way longer so I guess I can hold out haha awesome work man

    • @ElessarEstel
      @ElessarEstel 3 роки тому

      @@SHGVM I did. I went through about 20 grinding discs but I got it done haha

  • @ScoutSniper3124
    @ScoutSniper3124 7 років тому +29

    Great work, but for all the cutting discs you must have burned through, you could have afforded a decent oxy-acetelene cutting rig.

    • @Mistraker
      @Mistraker 6 років тому +8

      For steel that thick? I think a metal cutting bandsaw would probably be more appropriate.

    • @Genessis001
      @Genessis001 6 років тому +2

      @@Mistraker I believe he is referring to cost effectiveness. Bandsaw would be the greatest, just more expensive than the oxy torch or discs

    • @ericvickery6357
      @ericvickery6357 6 років тому +3

      you'd be surprised I did almost the same thing with a set of forklift forks that were 4" wide and 2" thick. 10 separate cuts and I might have used only 12 or 14 discs hehe and they were harbor freight cutting discs

    • @juliancortez6263
      @juliancortez6263 6 років тому

      Ryan Taylor my thoughts exactly

    • @Styno91
      @Styno91 6 років тому

      Or just bought an anvil.....

  • @trikejunkie
    @trikejunkie 6 років тому +6

    BRILLIANT! what an achievement-Your electricity bill must be high though

  • @MrChevy1972impala
    @MrChevy1972impala 4 роки тому

    Anyone who has made anything by welding it together know the work this guy put in to this masterpiece. I take my hat off to you Sir it came out great !

  • @fmolds
    @fmolds 4 роки тому +1

    Very nice .
    With patience like yours you must be a fisherman too . Great work !

  • @wandersonbarcelos5519
    @wandersonbarcelos5519 5 років тому +3

    wow, so nice when a so hard work turn out so well. Congrats mate.

  • @gen_extorter1358
    @gen_extorter1358 6 років тому +7

    People still impress me even in this day and age. You've certainly have some talent young man thats a fact! You made not just a work of art from scrap but created a creating device. I could tell you some pointers on the ending of cracking of welds on dissimiliar metals as you did encounter. But the fact is you do not need any advice! Seems you're doing quite well on your own. You created a great video as well as id mentioned a work of working art! Two thumbs up! Great job. Id be the 1st in line on assiting you in resolving haters issues on anything you've done in the entire video! The more or less of weight commit and all lol. That horn on the anvil can be a haters worst nightmare! Keep up the work cause in you're case, you are only going to improve! Great job in every aspect!

  • @kevincollins9731
    @kevincollins9731 6 років тому +15

    Wonder how many grinder disks he went through to make this anvil???

  • @dogshouse1
    @dogshouse1 Місяць тому +1

    Nice work young man. I don't know why anyone would send any hate in your direction. Maybe because they are not able to do the thing you did with success. Sure, I would do a few things different myself but, I have been working with steel for over 4 decades. We all have to learn from our mistakes over time. Again, you are doing a fine job. Wish I could travel through time and see how you are doing in 40 years!

  • @richardmason902
    @richardmason902 5 років тому +2

    Great video --- so much work. You are a legend and now you have a beautiful anvil created by you own hand. More power to you and thank you for posting.

  • @houseofsolomon2440
    @houseofsolomon2440 5 років тому +42

    Determination - that's how Russia beat the Germans.

    • @TheMotownPhilly
      @TheMotownPhilly 5 років тому +11

      Well lets be honest the weather defeated Germany. Nothing against the Russian people. Their government is shit though.

    • @bryanduke1973
      @bryanduke1973 4 роки тому

      It was the Russian winter

    • @NKG416
      @NKG416 4 роки тому +3

      @W Winterheart if i remember correctly the counter attack from operation barbarossa was entirely soviet union vs german

    • @agontprevarator5214
      @agontprevarator5214 4 роки тому

      Well, he's croatian

    • @asdfasdf7199
      @asdfasdf7199 4 роки тому +2

      @@NKG416 the u.s.a. provided something like 450-500 thousand trucks (which is a big deal for logistics and troop movement, and every large shipment preceded every large breakout after stalingrad) but you're basically right, the defining factor in the victory in europe was the u.s.s.r.'s willingness to use millions upon millions of troops as cannon fodder. the red army beat the third reich, hands down.

  • @alfredneumann4692
    @alfredneumann4692 7 років тому +4

    The anvil was there already in the steel. You only had to free them.
    Cheerio from Germany.

  • @trevpackerphotography
    @trevpackerphotography 6 років тому +8

    Whats 4kg between an Anvil and his Hammer, awesome skills with Grinder, welder and to finish off a hammer on the finished piece. thanks for sharing.

  • @hrdcoreme
    @hrdcoreme 3 роки тому

    This guy has the best mindset, if more wanted it like this guy instead of getting in the comments an talking shit. They might get that anvil they say is to hard to find or pay for. This guy is a maker without a doubt. I wish the generations to come had this mentality.

  • @benitoriviera3157
    @benitoriviera3157 4 роки тому

    I have watched many Anvil making videos, but this guy went the extra mile, I believe this is the Troya of Anvils, my goodness. 👍

  • @robertlarkham2428
    @robertlarkham2428 4 роки тому +3

    I love it! Determined dude!!

  • @MadAussieMatt
    @MadAussieMatt 7 років тому +155

    You should have just chucked down a metal plate and made the whole anvil out of weld, like a 3D printer!!!

    • @Ididerus
      @Ididerus 7 років тому +11

      AussieMatt I have a friend who made a 24" tree out of stick in welding school. Wish I had pictures, it was incredibly detailed

    • @charleslambert3368
      @charleslambert3368 7 років тому +4

      And there's that TIG tornado sculpture someone did recently.

    • @fezickthebig
      @fezickthebig 7 років тому +2

      BWAHAHAHA!

    • @Marc030320
      @Marc030320 7 років тому

      It is hard to fathom why he put the pieces together vertically instead of horizontally prior to welding... Seems like it could have been a narrow exterior weld to hold the piles in place...

    • @snowflakemelter1172
      @snowflakemelter1172 7 років тому +3

      The amount of time , effort, steel, and electrodes used must be more cost than buying a used anvil. They are not expensive, no one uses them anymore.

  • @kypdo1713
    @kypdo1713 5 років тому +6

    This guy MIGHT like the angle grinder (maybe)
    Still an awesome work btw, definitely deserves a lot more likes

  • @murmenaattori6
    @murmenaattori6 2 місяці тому

    I love the attitude and determination. I have to say I wish I had seen you preheat the entire anvil before welding.

  • @zeke1eod
    @zeke1eod 5 років тому +1

    Congratulations, very good job, as said before pre heat, post heat..... it's a learning curve and you are on the right track. God bless

  • @vernonwright7904
    @vernonwright7904 5 років тому +3

    Bravo, brother!