Hi, Barbara, I have seen several people who can use a MotoTool and file hammers to magnificance. Even removing extra felt to balance the felt on both shoulders for the first time. I use a MotoTool and router base (from 30 years ago) to rebalance the felt, remove excess wood or felt to achieve desired weight. I have one of the aluminum guides which I have used effectively to remove lots of felt and then finish by hand. I have seen Chris Robinson use a MotoTool to shape a hammer _Free Hand_, yet. It is a good tool in the hands of those to know what they are doing but can ruin a good set of hammers if used improperly. Get one and play with it. I think you can find many uses for the tool. Newton nhunt@rci.rutgers.edu
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