How To Build A Retaining Wall With Wood Railroad Ties

Retaining walls are an essential part of holding back dirt and preventing erosion. Check out this video to see how you can build a retaining wall from railroad ties and use it to prevent erosion on your hill.

Materials needed. I highly recommend purchasing 3 drill bits. You're very likely to break one or two.


Railroad Ties
Contact the local railroad office or go to Menards

12 Inch Nail
https://ebay.us/qcWk9R

Pilot Bit For Spikes - 3/8" x 16" Paddle Bit
https://ebay.us/37PlOc

Pilot Bit For Spikes - 3/8" x 18" Spiral Bit
https://ebay.us/ooP9fR

1/2 Inch Rebar
https://ebay.us/2emJS3

3/4 Inch Rebar
Check your local Menards, Fleet Farm, Home Depot, Lowes, etc.

Pilot Bit For 3/4" Rebar - 5/8" x 16" Paddle Bit
https://ebay.us/jSZdkp

Pilot Bit For 3/4" Rebar - 5/8" x 18" Spiral Bit
https://ebay.us/atl5M7

8lb Sledge Hammer
https://ebay.us/ZPFIKt

3lb Hammer
https://ebay.us/9z34P3

Round Spade Shovel
https://ebay.us/UEjcMN

Pick Axe
https://ebay.us/Hf6T9b

Hammer Drill
https://ebay.us/bZZMqp

Better Hammer Drill
https://ebay.us/9CSJFI

8 Amp Corded Drill
https://ebay.us/DCvX8V

50 Foot Extension Cord
https://ebay.us/BbeOTd

Leather Work Gloves
https://ebay.us/HPw3CB


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