Gomph Leather Edge Creaser

[sinpac]

Henry G. Gomph worked under his own name from 1865 until 1872 and then with the & Co mark until 1923.My question is the brass ferrule has a hair line crack in it. Do I have it repaired or leave it because it might be a rare tool.

Thanks,

Chris

Edited June 6, 2014 by sinpac

[bruce johnson]

Nice tool and I'd replace the ferrule for sure, but that's me. There is a check in the wood and I'd go so far as to rehandle it if I had one with the right receiver for the shank.

[sinpac]

Thank Bruce. Where would I go to replace the ferrule? It funny I never seen the split until I look at this picture. I was thinking some thinned down Titebond 2 in a hypodermic then apply a hose clamp until dry. Your thoughts?

Chris

[bruce johnson]

To replace the ferrule you have to take the bit off, slide a fresh one on, the replace the bit. I have some and do it pretty frequently if you'd want to send it here.