normofthenorth

I'm following this thread because I'm no good at either of these, and I want to know the answer! Dorsal's answer about the dropping wing SOUNDS right to me, but I think it's the opposite of the (hot-shot) answer that this question just got on the gwtw forum, so I'm still scratching my head. (I should be out flying instead!) But D's answer about the side-slide is reversed from my recollection of Prism's instructions on the side-slide. I'm pretty sure Mark recommends holding the LEADING hand steady, and tending by adjusting the TRAILING hand. Again, definitely DON'T do as I DO, and think carefully before even doing what I SAY!

One other quick idea: I've heard that superglue (= crazy glue, CA glue. . .) is vulnerable to shock loadings. Haven't done this to a ferrule myself, but if it's CA-glued, it might work to rap the ferrule sharply. I'd stick the broken stick on end on an unyielding surface, and try to hammer the ferrule in with something of appropriate size and weight. Offhand, I'd think a serving spoon might work. There's also some CA-glue debonder made and sold (even my local Dollarama dollar store now carries some!). I don't know whether or not it will destroy a ferrule, but the answer may be findable with a search at the gwtw forum. Or Dorsal may pipe up with more experienced info. . . Norm in Toronto