Easy fix for slack fitting

[Cane]

I don’t know if anyone else has tried this, but having had a rod section fall off recently, I thought I’d try a coat of varnish on the male ferrule. The next day I rubbed it down until I had a perfect fit. The great thing is that this method is easy to reverse should anything go wrong, or you have a better idea.

[Mike Crompton]

An idea, but I would worry that in certain conditions, I.e, warm weather the varnish would act as an adhesive.
I have done similar on wooden ferrule protectors and have a right job to remove them.
Anyone out there who can elaborate on this though or have another idea?
Mike

[Wallys-Cast]

Superglue works and can be cut back with wire wool and metal polish for a perfect fit. Just make sure it's fully dry before trying the ferrules together.

Wal.

[Coltraneman]

"Just make sure it's fully dry before trying the ferrules together"

[Coltraneman]

I've seen the careful use of candle wax mentioned on these pages I think in the past. Worked for me, stopped the knocking. Maybe not enough for a really loose ferrule.

[Tengisgol]

Another trick is to blue the whole male ferrule. And then the inside of the female ferrule if needs be.

[Santiago]

Use nail varnish, but again make sure it's dry.

[RBTraditional]

Use nail varnish, but again make sure it's dry.

… any particular colour Trevor?

[Santiago]

Use nail varnish, but again make sure it's dry.

… any particular colour Trevor?

Clear Top coat. Just the one coat should do!