Ivory ferrules, reused
- Thread starter Charlie D
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I would think so, but the ferrule would have to be cut off of the old shaft. I assume the old shaft has a problem and will not be used anymore.
Alan
Possibly, if the shaft the ferrule is on is junk and the ferrule is slightly larger than the size of the new shaft. Actually neither is written in stone but it's better just in case. You will have to cut the shaft at the ferrule. You could possibly install a new tenon and ferrule on the donor shaft but...
And if everything is perfect, you might be able to install a 13mm ferrule on a 13mm shaft. but it's customary to use a ferrule that's oversize and turn it to fit the shaft.
It could be done but it's iffy.
Hi,
Ivory ferrules are 15 to 20 bucks. Buy a new one and install it.
You will waste more than that in labor and the new shaft has to be considerably smaller for it to work.
Rick G
Ivory ferrules are 15 to 20 bucks. Buy a new one and install it.
You will waste more than that in labor and the new shaft has to be considerably smaller for it to work.
Rick G
Unless it has severe sentimental value I wouldn't mess with it. You'll end up with more in time/labor costs than installing a new one with the labor included.
Thank you all for your input. Sometimes I can be a cheap bast@$$d..Charlie D
RBC
Deceased
I'm with everyone else about just getting a new one, but if you want to get the old one off, here's how:
Chuck the shaft in your lathe with the ferrule about 1" out from the chuck. Make sure you support the back end of the shaft.
Spin your lathe in reverse rotation at a good fast speed, at least 800, but more is better.
Wrap a leather shaft burnisher or scrap around the ferrule and use a pair of pliers to put a little squeeze on it. You don't want much, all you're trying to do is generate enough heat to loosen the epoxy. As soon as it softens, the ferrule with unscrew and come right off.
I've done it dozens of times, but probably not in at least 10 years. It really does work well, just don't over do the heat and tear up the ferrule.
Chuck the shaft in your lathe with the ferrule about 1" out from the chuck. Make sure you support the back end of the shaft.
Spin your lathe in reverse rotation at a good fast speed, at least 800, but more is better.
Wrap a leather shaft burnisher or scrap around the ferrule and use a pair of pliers to put a little squeeze on it. You don't want much, all you're trying to do is generate enough heat to loosen the epoxy. As soon as it softens, the ferrule with unscrew and come right off.
I've done it dozens of times, but probably not in at least 10 years. It really does work well, just don't over do the heat and tear up the ferrule.
