Best way to self anchor?

I was wondering what would be the preferred method of self anchoring at the top of a route once its ready to be cleaned.

I have only been climbing for about a week outdoors and this is what I've been doing:

1. Two opposing quickdraws on the anchor or chain links.
a. In some situations i've extended the quickdraws with quickdraws for more room.
2. Sling in a sliding x configuration with locking biners two on chain or anchor third on belay loop

Is there anything wrong with either of these methods?

The reason I dont use personal anchor devices or daisy chains is because they are expensive and I heard they can fail easily especially if not used right.

Mostafa wrote:The reason I dont use personal anchor devices or daisy chains is because they are expensive...

expensive and heard they fail.

This topic has been covered 100 times on this site. Do a little searching.

After using a Metolious PAS for years I recently switched over to the purcell prusik. Check it out here: climbing.com/print/techtips…

7mm dynamic cordelette from bluewater costs about 50¢/foot. Not bad at all.

How about tied nylon webbing and a two biners? Pretty cheap and effective.

You use anchors? I thought rings were finger sized for a reason?

really, you brought this thread back for that Rob?