- 1). Contact a local railroad company to inquire about purchasing a length of scrap railroad track. Not only can the company cut it for you, but railroads often consider the removal of rail tracks, even unused tracks, to be matters of theft. Purchasing a short length of track from a repair depot with the blessing of the rail yard manager is a much safer way to go.
- 2). Cut a 24-inch diameter hardwood log with a chain saw so that the log stands at approximately the height of the track's inseam. When the rail is installed onto the end of the log, this will position the rail at approximately the height necessary for using the rail as a striking surface without having to bend over too far or reach up.
- 3). Place the rail flat-side down on the end of the log so that its length is entirely supported on the diameter of the log. Use the electric drill to drill four holes through the flat bottom portion of the rail and into the log, one hole at each corner, at least 6 inches from any edge of the log.
- 4). Install lag bolts through the anvil and into the log with a socket wrench. When the lag bolts are tight, the installation is complete.
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