Question
Battenkill ferrule
My 1949 is Battenkill needs a ferrule re-wrap on one tip and a repair where the edge of the ferrule dug into the cane over the years. A heat gun did not seem to loosen it. Any suggestions? Also would you use original resourcinol glue on the cane or the new flexible epoxy?
AnswerJim,
First to remove a ferrule - make sure there is not a pin / nail . If the pin is not removed then the heat gun won't work.
Number one try pulling with hands only ?don't use pliers or tools .
If that doesn't work apply just a little heat - Use a non carbon base flame or heat source such as a hair drier , alcohol lamp, steam from a tea kettle or heat gun. Don't use a candle . Many times a cigarette lighter (butane , Bick , commonly sold # will be enough . Heat the round edge #end) of male ferrules , never near the rod . Apply only a little heat and then pull with a leather glove or kitchen mitt. A male ferrule can become a jet engine if you heat near the rod and fly off like a bullet. Turn the rod when applying heat , there by distributing the heat.
I built a ferrule puller to use in conjunction with heat ?please find pictures of it on
http://www.lu-c-an.com/ferrulepuller.html
The first picture is an old timer from someone else抯 shop, the second one is mine and may give you an idea how to make one yourself..
Basically its a 8- 10 inch piece of 1 X 2 with holes drilled of various sizes . The board is cut through the holes . I put a piece of leather across the top to give it a hinge , tacked and glue . It helps to extend the grip of the ferrule closer to 360 degrees when applying heat and pulling.
Pulling ferrules is a skill , go slow , take you time with heat and you can learn it. You are heating the metal and turning it allot.
Resourcinol glue is hard to deal with. I did not know that your rod used it . It should have blue or purple glue lines , does it ? I think to glue ferrules, you could use epoxy.
Here's the error I see most beginning restores make. They don't recognize the finish is in bad condition. They fish the rod after doing minor repairs, like a ferrule rewrap . Water gets on the bamboo and is not dried , rots and breaks. My advice is , when in doubt , strip the rod , rewrap all and dip finish.
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Luck,
Mac
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