[TheForge] Chip forge

[Demon Buddha]

Steve Smith wrote:

> Andy,
> I agree--the more surface area the steel has, the faster it heats when 
> in the forge and the faster it cools when out of it. The large surface 
> area makes for faster heat transfer *due to the temperature 
> differential* between the steel and its environment.
> 
> The chip surface area doesn't affect how fast the steel heats.

	Agreed, the steel's surface characteristics will determine the rate at 
which it will absorb heat.  The chip configuration may, however, have an 
effect on the heat available to the steel.  I would imagine that changes 
in the chips would have a marginal effect on this, but it may not be so. 
  Interesting item to muse upon.