Gluing the bedpost vase sections together
Although the joints connecting the pommel sections and finlals of the posts to the vase sections are not glued, the tang joints between the vase sections must be glued to give the posts adequate rigidity. Spread adhesive on the tenon and in the mortise of the tang joint and on the contacting surfaces between the two pieces, then secure them in a bar clamp, protecting the stock with wood pads. If the post begins to distort as you tighten the clamp, reposition it in the jaws until it remains straight. Keep tightening (right) until a glue bead squeezes out of the joint.
Vase sections
Wood
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