Hello there - I recently completed the restoration of a KM-11. It was a complete basket case when I received it years ago, but is looking pretty decent now with all of the bracing and crack repairs.
I have five original ferrules and am wondering if it is worth the effort to chase down three more. Of course, I also have eight new stewmacs here, and some old Kay ferrules that have a brassy tint. Both the stewmacs and the kays would require enlarging the holes. The stewmac are also *slightly* larger in circumference, so it seems to be an all or nothing situation.
I'm not terribly concerned about the impact on value, as this one is going to my dad on long-term loan. But once you enlarge the hole, the options are changed forever.
What would you do if it was yours?
Js
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