Originally Posted by
CyberShdw
I have turned a bunch of candlesticks in the past with different woods. I find putting a hand made dowel thru the center allows the glue to grab better. The problem is end grain to end grain soaks up the glue instead of binding.
So you're turning in the cold then? Between the rain and the cold I haven't spent much time in the garage. I have been mentally kicking around a segmented brush handle but the moisture and cold always warp the build. Turning cold wood also causes a lot of checking.. at least with my hand on the tool rest.