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<DIV><FONT size=4>Michael,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4>I would recommend steam.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV>Joe Garrett, R.P.T.</DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, May 24, 2001 =
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> hammer softener</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>I am interested in trying a hammer softening =
solution to
mellow a set of bright hammers. I have never tried this method of =
"voicing"
hammers and was curious as to what the pros and cons of this method =
might be.
I would also like to know whether to buy a premade solution or if =
there is an
acceptable homemade alternative.Also, how much solution should be =
applied and
what is the best method of application. Any suuggestions would be
appreciated.</FONT></DIV>
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