Check the pressure release valve for clogs.

Hey @charles_park, steam isn't really brutal on oil paint once it's fully dry. Oil paint repels water after it sets, so steam just beads up. The only worry is if the paint is still wet, since high humidity can slow down drying. Just give it a good week to cure before hitting it with steam.

Keep in mind rigid joints aren't always the enemy. They do fine when nothing's shifting around. You just gotta use the right tool for the situation.

That sounds rough, and you're right, we don't talk about it enough. A lot of us just deal with the same quiet ache.