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Gotta admit, I wasn't expecting plumbing advice on this forum, but can't say I'm surprised either. I appreciate the tip! I'll do just that

Irondragon: I plan on doing that with the leftovers after I recaulk my bathtub this weekend, I'll let you know how it goes.

Frosty: I'm really happy with it! I'm still getting used to the smaller work surface compared to the anvil I used at the blacksmithing classes I took, but on the upside it's much easier to move/work around and not walk into (and so much cheaper)!

Jon: Those posts are amazing, they are what inspired me to go this route. I've already done some light chamfering to the corners with ye ol angle grinder, and am holding off on any big modifications until I get some more hammer time in and know what I want/need. I don't want to regret any changes I make, and to be honest, I'm not confident enough yet with an angle grinder to do all that. I'm pretty new to metal working so am trying to not bite off too much more than I can chew.

Biggun & Jon: I'd forgotten about magnets, good call. I'll pick one up sometime soon.

On 12/28/2019 at 2:08 PM, Irondragon Forge & Clay said:

Welcome aboard... please keep us posted on your progress.

Thanks! Got some chain this morning. It's not perfect, but helped bring the ring down enough for now.

Just getting started with my home setup, I'm grateful for Charles R Stevens posts on better usage of rail.  I've got an almost 2 ft section of crane rail that i think weighed about 110# that I've got upright.  I'm planning on getting some chain to see if it can silence it some, the rail rings a fair bit.