[JJireh]

That is the stickmaker's bible in my opinion. I look at it and go back to it often.

Don't believe I have seen the second, but it looks intriguing

 

[JJireh]

For ferrule, I usually use a copper reducer and rubber furniture foot with washer and screw. I leave about 1/8 inch of the reducer overhanging the wood, the screw in the foot. These are easily replaced and the screw is counter sunk, so no clicking.