Originally Posted by milespatton
Not sure how big of rebar we are talking, but for smaller a Hand grinder and a metal cutting blade will work fine. Harbor freight has cheap ones that I use a lot, and they do a good job even on harder steel. Use eye protection. miles


That's how I do it, too.

As to drilling the holes, I have some old, long auger bits for the hand augers that I just chuck up in a 1/2" hammer drill and go to town. A 3/4" hole for 3/4" rebar. Add sledgehammer, sweat, and eye protection.

I have never cut RR ties, so I have no idea whether a chainsaw would be appropriate or not.

Ed

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