Members sinpac Posted June 6, 2014 Members Report Posted June 6, 2014 (edited) 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 Quote "It ain't about how hard you hit. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward." - Rocky Balboa
Moderator bruce johnson Posted June 6, 2014 Moderator Report Posted June 6, 2014 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. Quote Bruce Johnson Malachi 4:2 "the windshield's bigger than the mirror, somewhere west of Laramie" - Dave Stamey Vintage Refurbished And Selected New Leather Tools For Sale - www.brucejohnsonleather.com
Members sinpac Posted June 6, 2014 Author Members Report Posted June 6, 2014 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 Quote "It ain't about how hard you hit. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward." - Rocky Balboa
Moderator bruce johnson Posted June 6, 2014 Moderator Report Posted June 6, 2014 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. Quote Bruce Johnson Malachi 4:2 "the windshield's bigger than the mirror, somewhere west of Laramie" - Dave Stamey Vintage Refurbished And Selected New Leather Tools For Sale - www.brucejohnsonleather.com
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