As lathe operators, the tenon method seems best, but the recommended PVA
(wood glue) may not be the best, as it's sensitive to moisture, heat and
acid. I'd do non-water-soluble plastic types like epoxy or urethane, which
would make a "dowel" joint with a length of brazing rod possible. The less
flexible glues shouldn't be a problem if both pieces are long-grained, and
you would be free to work to whatever diameter you're comfortable with.

You need a trip up north to get some cherry.

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I want to fasten a stem of cherry to a glass of maple prior to turning a
couple stemmed tulip glasses. Has anyone any suggestions as to the best
way to go about it? Most especially, do I need to make some sort of
mechanical joint (socket & tenon or interlocking v's come to mind as
possibilities that might look good and add strength) or is it enough to
just use flat mating faces?

I am thinking that something with an overall ht. of 6" to 8" and a
widest diameter of about 2" might look nice. I have tons of very nice
maple but only a small stock of cherry and I want to be careful not to
waste the cherry.