JolietJames, Howdy;Carbon fiber shafts have become so common a Willard machine could be nice since these shafts don't get cleaned/ waxed.
I sold my Willard a couple years ago and now regret it.
I have designed a new machine that can do the same thing as the Willard but also replace ferrules.
I should be machining a prototype in a couple months.
I'll post up some pics if it works.
Look forward to seeing what you come up with.
hank