: Steve,
: I am interested in the same topic. Had planned on doing likewise in a future
: project and have already purchased the metal ferrule, so I was also
: wondering how you attach it to the wood. It would appear to be evident
: from your response that epoxy sticks adequately to metal. Was that in fact
: your experience. Thanks.
yea. you need to clean the ferrals well and rough up the inside surface to get a good bond. i did my first paddle 3 years ago and have not had a problem.since it was the first paddle i made it's heavy and i tend to use it as a loaner paddle it gets it fair share of abuse
steve