Uploaded October 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
I make Bookends from Old Railroad Track for a bookcase by cutting two pieces of railway track on an angle using a 9-inch angle grinder,
This was a good metalworking project for me, I totally enjoyed doing this, it was one of those simple jobs I like, putting something on the workbench cutting some stuff off it, and cleaning it up a bit, and the job is done. Hahaha, Good times.
I hope you enjoy my video of me making Bookends from a Railway Track project. Hope you found something of use in my video or at least found it entertaining.
The main tools used, are 5-inch and 9-inch angle grinders, a 5-inch random orbital sander, and a bench vice.
A metal cutoff saw or a bandsaw would be the safer way to do this, so the cut can be done in one go so there would be much less risk of a blade jamming, etc, than using an angle grinder.
The Brand of the Drill bits, and cutting/flap discs, is "Alpha" If you can't get them at your local hardware shop, here is a link to Alpha Tools: https://alphatools.com.au
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Always use all the correct safety gear, and use your tools safely, I am not a good role model for this.
Hope you found something of use in my video or at least found it entertaining.
Gavin Clark DIY
I make Bookends from Old Railroad Track for a bookcase by cutting two pieces of railway track on an angle using a 9-inch angle grinder,
This was a good metalworking project for me, I totally enjoyed doing this, it was one of those simple jobs I like, putting something on the workbench cutting some stuff off it, and cleaning it up a bit, and the job is done. Hahaha, Good times.
I hope you enjoy my video of me making Bookends from a Railway Track project. Hope you found something of use in my video or at least found it entertaining.
The main tools used, are 5-inch and 9-inch angle grinders, a 5-inch random orbital sander, and a bench vice.
A metal cutoff saw or a bandsaw would be the safer way to do this, so the cut can be done in one go so there would be much less risk of a blade jamming, etc, than using an angle grinder.
The Brand of the Drill bits, and cutting/flap discs, is "Alpha" If you can't get them at your local hardware shop, here is a link to Alpha Tools: https://alphatools.com.au
►►Subscribe to our Channel for more videos ►► bit.ly/2ULxLJogavinclark
Always use all the correct safety gear, and use your tools safely, I am not a good role model for this.
Hope you found something of use in my video or at least found it entertaining.
Gavin Clark DIY
