Hammer steaming

stanwood stanwood@tiac.net
Mon, 29 May 1995 20:11:56 -0400


>><<Steam only works on felt that has been hardened and densified by heat and
>>pressure.  In this situation, the steam may have little or no effect.  Just
>>try it and see if it works.>>

Bill Ballard wrote:

>I beg to differ, David. The hammers on the second McKenzie D were solid
>lacquer balls, and they softened up nicely (if slowly).

Bill,

Obviously in your situation the steam works.  If it works, do it.

David




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