[TheForge] FW: [The_Anvil] Dont put your tongue on a frozen anvil

[xlch58 at swbell.net]

I had always heard the issue was potential damage to the anvil, not just 
losing heat in the work.   I tend to preheat my anvil even though it 
doesn't get that cold in Texas.  Easy enough to do. 

Charles

Grover Richardson wrote:

>So, a cold anvil is only .04494382 colder than the warm anvil.  That is
>about 4.5%.  Measurable, but not metal threatning<G>.  Yes, it will have a
>(possibly noticeable) effect.  
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