Cobfoolery - The bamboo shank (ENG)

So, we must to attach the bamboo shank to the cob itself.

Fist of all (already done previously) I sand the bamboo, removing the coated-like cover of the original bamboo. How Natura make this so solid and bright layer of coat?

Bamboo with it's original bright

Bamboo after sandpaper! No bright anymore

I use some glue (Here in México, the special for wood is called "Resistol 850"), that I got for MX 7.50 (near US $0.4).

I need some "aserrin". So, I use a mortar to create little chunks of wood, and later passed thru a sifter.

¡Aserrín, aserrán, los maderos de San Juan!

As for the last moment, I decided to not create a straight shank, but with an angle. Using for this my matches box!

In order to save the interior of the cob, I use a piece of plastic tube. That gave me a guide inside the bowl.

I put a drop of glue, and make the joint!

After half an hour, I mix the aserrin with wood glue and then apply to the hollow spaces.

After 24 hours, here the final result! Next step, Painting our Ale Bridge!!