[ithacaartist]

An adage I heard years ago is "Gluing without clamping is a waste of time." I agree that Titebond III would be effective, and you would probably be good even if you use regular old Elmer's white glue. The application of a couple 16 ga. brads would "clamp" the segments together--it would also keep the joint indexed in case it wants to slip under pressure. I prefer a relentless force obtained by using narrow strips of inner tube wound around and around the joint, stretching them tight to the max all the way. A mechanical clamp tightens down OK, but unless you go back and re-tighten them 2-4 times, the clamps, by themselves, are set in dimension and will not provide the continuous, uniform pressure. Rubber pads between the clamp pads and the wood help this. The last method, with a bar clamp, I'd use to clamp the setup lengthwise, as well. Don't forget that the end grain takes extra glue because it is more porous than side grain.