Hammer steaming

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David Stanwood rote, 5/25:
<<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.>>

I beg to differ, David. The hammers on the second McKenzie D were solid
lacquer balls, and they softened up nicely (if slowly). I don't know what
principle is at work, but steam seems able to break loose fibers which have
been glued in place by too much reinforcer.

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