On 09/11/2016 9:43 AM, Jim Wilkins wrote:
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Rail is claimed to be a passable and more available substitute for a
small anvil.
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Indeed, was my suggested use when iggy first posted potential uses
of rail.

I've got several chunks around the farmstead for various purpii; one
them is, in fact, carried in the pick-em-up to serve that purpose in the
field for small repairs...another is a very convenient gate-stop in the
barn...altho I don't believe I'd consider purchasing one mail-order for
the purpose...