GLUING UP A HOLLOW COLUMN

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Gluing up a column, or any multi-sided object, can be a challenge. Getting uniform clamping pressure isn’t easy, unless you use just the right clamp. The key to good (and easy) clamping on multi-sided objects is using a strap clamp. Strap clamps allow you to completely wrap the object, getting perfectly uniform pressure from every direction.
SEQUENCE MATTERS
When you make a column the order of operations is really important. Don’t try to assemble the entire column at one time. Put each half of the column together and, after the glue is dry, flatten the remaining faces. This guarantees that the two faces will line up, even if you missed slightly when cutting the angles on all those parts. Think about it; if you miss each angle you cut by only a tiny bit, there’s no way the column will go together. Following the procedure we’ve outlined for you here, and using the right clamps, will make assembly a lot easier.
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Strap clamps are great for putting mitered frames together, too. We can apply the same idea of uniform pressure to picture frames. The best way to pull the miters together is to pull on all four of them at the same time. Strap clamps excel at this.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY TIPS
There aren’t many projects that go together without gluing and clamping. Whether you’re assembling a cabinet carcase, cutting board, table, or doing a panel glue-up, WWGOA has lots of tips and tricks to make it go better.
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[@augumentum]

Great two step glue up technique for a hexagon column!

[@melodypetry-johnson2309]

Oh my, the wall of clamps. That's a woodworkers dream. Is that just me??? You can never have to many clamps. Now I need strap clamps. Adding to the list.

[@JeffGloverArts]

Glad to see you have a hard time with that reel, too, George (is this a compliment?). I have one of those clamps and thought I was doing something wrong! Great clamps!

[@mikedisimile2478]

Great job explaining everything thank you very much

[@multidinero]

The strap clamp is a great idea, but watching George struggle with the reel was painful…

[@VADOC02]

wall-o-clamps

[@YoutubeVideoChainsaw]

Wow

[@kristianolauson4494]

Same process for decagon?

[@Wwgoa]

Great question! Yes, I believe that it should apply to that shape as well. Paul Sincerely, Woodworkers Guild of America

[@mrxmry3264]

0:26 hm, i wonder if it would be possible to make something like that with lock miters...

[@ww55d]

it is. there’s a bit called a birds mouth router bit that allows for that type of joint with glue surfaces

[@mrxmry3264]

@@ww55d thats not quite the same, but ok.

[@FrancisoDoncona]

Rubber tubes, bands or hose is a lot cheaper.