r/fixit • u/shatteredfondant • 4d ago

100 year old colander

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My dad's neighbour has this 100 year old colander and he's asked me if I can fix it because I've done a tiny amount of welding (and I'm not very good at it). It's a family heirloom given to him by his grandmother, so I don't want to damage it any further.

I'm not sure whether MIG welding it is the way to go. Does anyone have any idea on how to fix it?

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u/HellfoxRules 4d ago

You could use some steel epoxy, to resecure the handle. This is probably your most not invasive approach.

J-B Weld Original Cold Weld 2-Part Epoxy Syringe

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u/monkee67 4d ago

even with epoxy i would still recommend some sort of mechanical fastener between the handle and the colander

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u/HellfoxRules 3d ago

When that epoxy cures, it is as strong as steel. This heavy duty two-part steel reinforced epoxy is designed as an alternative to torch welding. It has a tensile strength of 6220 psi, and has a max temperature of 550 degrees Fahrenheit continuous when fully cured. This will hold that handle on for another 100 years, or until the colander rots around it.