JKD Posted July 5, 2020 Report Share Posted July 5, 2020 Would anyone know what glue to use for 'sticking' back the plastic utensil ends onto their metal stems ? Bought a set a couple of years ago and all six items have become detached,,,, very annoying 😣🙄 Any help much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted July 5, 2020 Report Share Posted July 5, 2020 Epoxy. Just rough the metal a bit with sandpaper and a dab of glue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted July 5, 2020 Report Share Posted July 5, 2020 Sling them away and buy new, if they have that then avoid that brand would be my answer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted July 5, 2020 Report Share Posted July 5, 2020 Gorilla glue will do it and it's waterproof. be careful as it expands as it sets. wipe it off when it does or you aint going to get it off It's really good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted July 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2020 Thanks for the answers so far,,,, I was thinking that there might be something specific I could use, bearing in mind that it involves food and heat etc 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12gauge82 Posted July 5, 2020 Report Share Posted July 5, 2020 2 hours ago, JKD said: Thanks for the answers so far,,,, I was thinking that there might be something specific I could use, bearing in mind that it involves food and heat etc 🤔 I'd go Epoxy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted July 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2020 Just now, 12gauge82 said: I'd go Epoxy Thank you,,,, seems that's the best bet 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver One Posted July 5, 2020 Report Share Posted July 5, 2020 2 hours ago, JKD said: Thanks for the answers so far,,,, I was thinking that there might be something specific I could use, bearing in mind that it involves food and heat etc 🤔 Any of my wife's cooking would do the trick used by NASA for Shuttle ceramic tiles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted July 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2020 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Diver One said: Any of my wife's cooking would do the trick used by NASA for Shuttle ceramic tiles Hahaha,,,, might have changed my mind about the Epoxy 🤭😂 If Epoxy doesn't work I'll get back to you 😆 Edited July 5, 2020 by JKD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12gauge82 Posted July 5, 2020 Report Share Posted July 5, 2020 https://www.screwfix.com/p/araldite-2-part-epoxy-adhesive-tubes-opaque-2-x-15ml/2457H?tc=LA8&ds_kid=92700048793315993&ds_rl=1249416&gclid=Cj0KCQjw9IX4BRCcARIsAOD2OB3EOSDRnsRYx-KhC56ZYvZcxf_1Mft3c7FnubxrXZkd2_EJqgzbqJsaAvmQEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds Something like this, although you'll probably get it cheaper elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted July 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2020 1 minute ago, 12gauge82 said: Something like this, although you'll probably get it cheaper elsewhere. Cheers for that, and at that price it's OK as each utensil cost about the same 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted July 5, 2020 Report Share Posted July 5, 2020 Was it the dishwasher that caused it ? Its the drying stage that doesn't do the glue any good. I would imagine any epoxy will do the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted July 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2020 Just now, Dougy said: Was it the dishwasher that caused it ? Its the drying stage that doesn't do the glue any good. I would imagine any epoxy will do the job. Don’t own a dishwasher so no it wasn't that. I often leave them to soak in water so maybe that, or,,,, cheap tat that's made in China/Taiwan etc 😣 Thanks for all the help 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bavarianbrit Posted July 6, 2020 Report Share Posted July 6, 2020 21 hours ago, Diver One said: Any of my wife's cooking would do the trick used by NASA for Shuttle ceramic tiles I remember when I watched the first shot from the nearby beach that the radio station announcer mentioned that the tiles were mainly fitted by college students making some extra bucks as all the tiles were numbered. Would you get a student to tile your bathroom? A Shuttle went down over Texas due to some tiles being missing later in on the programme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Heron Posted July 6, 2020 Report Share Posted July 6, 2020 Do you squeak when you walk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted July 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2020 51 minutes ago, The Heron said: Do you squeak when you walk? You need to keep your "intelligent" comments to yourself fella 🤐 Do you feel better after that ? 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted July 7, 2020 Report Share Posted July 7, 2020 I suspect it may be a 'non stick' type of plastic (as nylon is). Glue isn't very good with those types of plastic ........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted July 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2020 1 minute ago, JohnfromUK said: I suspect it may be a 'non stick' type of plastic (as nylon is). Glue isn't very good with those types of plastic ........ I think you are right John, as there doesn't seem to be any glue residue on the loose ends. I'll try the Epoxy and see what happens 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12gauge82 Posted July 7, 2020 Report Share Posted July 7, 2020 58 minutes ago, JKD said: I think you are right John, as there doesn't seem to be any glue residue on the loose ends. I'll try the Epoxy and see what happens 😉 Try and give both surfaces a good key with sandpaper or the like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatchap Posted July 7, 2020 Report Share Posted July 7, 2020 JB weld or Araldite two pack epoxy. Make sure you clean the metal with acetone (nail varnish remover) and the hole in the handle.Rough up the metal mix up the epoxy and cover the metal with it. Then when you put it back in the handle pull it in and out two or three times so the epoxy gets well distributed on the metal and inside the handle. Use a slow 24 hour epoxy rather than the 5 minute ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted July 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2020 Cheers for the advice guys. It's plastic/nylon ends with flat metal stems, picture below. It's disappointing as they were bought as good quality items. Never had this happen before so perhaps it was a bad batch,,,, hey ho, not the end of the world 😏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver One Posted July 8, 2020 Report Share Posted July 8, 2020 You could always drill it and put a 6mm bolt through it.....Industrial culinary Chic 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discobob Posted July 8, 2020 Report Share Posted July 8, 2020 ca glue aka mitre fix - drip glue into the open end of the utensil and spray the activator on end of the handle. I know it was a separate material but when I lifted her favorite cup out of the dishwasher and the handle came off I used that as it was what I had to hand not expecting much of it (I thought it would be affected by the heat or the dishwasher) but it is still going strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted July 8, 2020 Report Share Posted July 8, 2020 4 hours ago, Diver One said: You could always drill it and put a 6mm bolt through it.....Industrial culinary Chic 😂 Not such a daft idea, except I would use M5 CSK stainless socket heads, plus the epoxy resin. The booger would never fall off then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted July 9, 2020 Report Share Posted July 9, 2020 Blimey its cost more time in research and head scratching than its worth, pop into poundland and get a new set for a £5.. I thought it was some high tech kitchen tool not a burger flipper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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