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   Jeffnreno | Dec 29, 2006 04:35pm | #1

   I use regular titebond yellow glue.   This has held fine - epoxy would probably work but is much more expensive than yellow glue.   The key to my glue ups is a press that I made useing a veneer clamp to put even pressure when doing these types of glue ups.   Below is a link for the press.   Good luck with your turning Jeff.

   http://www.turnedwood.com/tools&jigs.html#NewPress

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   wooddood | Dec 30, 2006 03:13am | #4

   Wow! What an incredible website you have. After I wiped all the drool off my keyboard, I printed some of your pages to study later, and will definitely return often. Your work is also outstanding- SOFA quality. I'll be checking out the links to other turners as well.

   I'll try using the yellow glue. My biggest concern, I guess, is when the joint ends up being a very small diameter, like a finial or small handle. Judging by your work, it appears to not be a problem. I would assume you don't turn that particular joint down to its final prifile until after the rest is done to avoid undue stress. Would that be correct.

   Thanks again and I'm looking forward to going on your site again.

   Alan

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   Jeffnreno | Dec 30, 2006 07:08am | #5

   I'm glad you enjoyed the link but I can't take credit for it.    It is a great site that I came across when doing some searches.    Good luck with your turning.

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   UnclePablo | Dec 29, 2006 11:57pm | #2

   Alan,

   I wouldn't turn a piece that had been glued end grain to end grain regardless of the type of glue. I would search for an arrangement that allowed long grain to long grain glueing. 

   Happy New Year,

   -Paul 

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   wellis | Dec 30, 2006 12:18am | #3

   I concur with Paul's analysis that end grain to end grain is not viable.  However, if you turn a mortice and tenon on the piece with the tenon being smaller than your final work diameter, then you may have a viable solution.

   Bill