Two hands hold same object - Fail
Thanks for the input, Dave, but that did not do the trick.
Man, this is frustrating. I am trying to avoid keyframing the second hand for the huge scene I am setting up.
I don't know why this isn't a built-in feature of Maya.
Is there a setting in the HIK panel that will allow Maya to let HIK release control of the effector? I've looked but can't find the magic button anywhere.....