[Paddlewise] Ferrule (was: Re: 2-piece paddle problem)

Kathleen wrote:

>>>...the problem doesn't seem to be with the ferrule (that's the 
button, right?)...<<<

and John replied:

>>As someone else mentioned, the ferrule is made of the the two
connecting pieces.  Ferrules are also commonly found on fishing
rods.<<

Actually... the ferrule is only the outer sleeve of the connection - 
not really the combination of the two parts.  It's more clearly 
demonstrated in a wooden two part paddle - being the [usually metal] 
sleeve that connects the two wooden halves.  Composite paddles make 
the distinction a little less clear, as the ferrule is simply 
incorporated into the "open" end of one half of the paddle.    

Speaking of ferrules Kathleen... don't forget the ferrule on the frog 
of your bow - the little silver sleeve that holds the horse hair 
block into the frog.  (to non-musician paddlewisers - I'm speaking of 
the bow used with a bowed musical instrument - not a boaty bow).  
This only applies to "modern" bows, as baroque bow frogs don't have 
ferrules.  

Then of course there are the various feral critters (frogs 
included)... but that's another thing entirely.

Melissa 


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