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xkcd #3194: 16 Part Epoxy

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Some surfaces may seem difficult to glue. But if you research the materials, find tables of what adhesives work on them, and prepare your surfaces carefully, you can fail to glue them in a fun NEW way that fills your house with dangerous vapors.

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[–] SlurpingPus@lemmy.world 22 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I'm in permanent awe that people manage to glue stuff together in ways that are good enough to be sold and used for years.

[–] SocialMediaRefugee@lemmy.world 1 points 13 hours ago

The only time I've used epoxy and had it truly last for years was when the handle came off of a cooking pot. It has held strong for 10+ years. I think the key was the plastic handle fit into a pressed metal fitting and the combination of that stabilization and the glue worked well.