JHCC Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 We're getting dangerously close to a political discussion, folks. Let's cool it down before the mods come a-callin'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildonion Posted February 21, 2022 Author Share Posted February 21, 2022 So I am trying to figure out exactly what to do. The 2 cylinders are 3.5" diameter which I fear may be to small. I really like the look of the welded fork tyne anvil Thomas made. I was considering welding a piece of the tyne to the 170# scale rail or to the rail car coupler in the pictures. Thoughts? The coupler has a large mass to it but is not very hard compared to the cylinders or tynes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatLiner Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 If it were me I would weld up a forklift tine post anvil and use the cylinders as horns, save the rail road rail for future projects, and use the coupler as a striking anvil if you ever have someone striking for you. The coupler has some great features, it looks like you have a built in dishing depression/ straightening. It works well on end as a post anvil, has a hole that you can drift through. The possibilities are endless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Stand the coupler on end and get to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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