zxcvbob wrote:
> Pylls, Barry wrote:
>> I have an all-metal travel mug (the ones with vaccum between inner and
>> outer walls) whose rubber bottom is peeling off. I was going to use
>> 5-minute epoxy to paste it back on. I'm somewhat certain that it is
>> inert, but just wondering if anyone knows of any issues e.g.
>> substances leaching into surround water when it is being washed in hot
>> dishwater. The reason for this caution is that I know that some
>> house-hold pails are not recommended for use in creating large
>> quantities of food for that reason (leaching). I epoxy is not a good
>> adhesive, what is?
>>
>> Thanks.
>
>
> Five-minute epoxy is not a good choice. Slow-set epoxy is much more
> durable and moisture resistant.
>

OK, thanks for that tidbit. I'm not really in a hurry to use the cup,
so slow epoxy is a good choice. It will probably be the last time I
ever use slow epoxy though. I don't think I've ever used it since
fast epoxy was developed. Ah well, it's worth it.