I have some 3" thick blanks from which I'd like to make hollow forms. As the blanks are only 3" thick, I'd like to maximize every bit of that thickness and would prefer not to lose it to the tenon. As a result, I am thinking glue block. I also plan on soaking these in a DNA bath for approx. 24 hours after rough turning as well. So I'd like to do the following:
- remove wax from long grain of turning blank
- glue the glue block in place
- clamp and let glue set
- rough turn
- soak in DNA bath for 24 hours
- dry blank wrapped in newspaper (approx. three weeks)
- finish turn
Is there a glue that will bond well to the green wood and also survive the DNA bath? If so, how long should I keep it clamped prior to rough turning?