Edit: I decided to throw it out and order a new stainless steel one that’s all one piece. Thanks for the help!
there’s really no such thing
Stainless steel screw through the part where plastic and metal pipe meet. Or epoxy.
The glue would cost the same price as a spatula at a dollar store.
Don’t buy trash in the first place. Better for the environment, better for your workflows.
“How can I fix this so I don’t have to throw it away?”
“Go back in time, idiot!”
Plastic items aren’t meant to be repaired and it’s not a good idea to use them with food for very long. The plastic parts will disintegrate. Just throw it out.
Buy one that’s made out of wood.
Metal, wood handle, more durable.
the only allowable plastic for utensils should be a rubber spatula (high heat), for scooping out the last bits of a product.
metal is ok but not so good for the pan. absolutely not suitable for coated pans
…didn’t know i had to specify or have a disclaimer.
Thanks for the assist though, in case someone didn’t know.
Try a mix of superglue with corn starch.
Who needs glue, if you’re hellbent on keeping it, stick the plastic back in and figure out a good place to put a screw/nail through and file it down if it goes out the other end.
If it breaks again you’ll most likely be forced to completely replace it though, which is a good thing as it will mean didn’t deserve the second life you’ve given it.
In my experience the only thing I think it will endure the dishwasher is the 2 part epoxi but that’s toxic. I did use in my cup handle but I don’t drink out of it. If its going to touch food I don’t think you have a safe glue.
Edit: if there is plastic inside the metal you can try melting and bonding both. If its metal on plastic then forget it
They have food safe epoxies. But yes, a 2-part epoxy wood be what I go for as well.
I didn’t know that! great to know of I ever need ir
I can relate to not wanting to throw something away if you can just fix it, but I guarantee you will save yourself a lot of time and stress if you just go down to your local thrift shop with a kitchen section and pick one of the dozens of spatulas they will have for like $0.50.
This. If it’s plastic it should be solid plastic. This kind of failure will happen again.
Just get metal with a plastic or wooden handle. I got a $3 one 5 years ago and it works great. Cast iron can handle metal on metal.
Not great for ceramic coatings though.
Ours is like this and is at least 12 years old. I believe the plastic is over molded directly onto metal handle which sits about 1.5 cm into the plastic.
Check the border of the spatula, it looks like you are “eating” it with time, not good for the health
It looks like the glue may cost as much as the spatula.
Elmer’s? If kids can eat it, so can you!
Hahaha nice
Gorilla-brand super glue.
OP said they prefer non-toxic and dishwasher safe glue though.
Right, so, since that doesn’t exist, I suggested the next best thing.
Stick it back in, put it in a clamp, and drill a screw straight into the end of that rod. Ain’t going nowhere unless you break it in the process, but at least you’ll have had some fun. No, I’m not being serious.
I mean, that’s not the worst suggestion? Drilling a hole and adding a screw could work. Now, whether that screw will start rusting and shedding rust shavings/dust into your food after a few washes is a different matter.
Honestly though, OP, it’s best to just replace. If it’s got sentimental value for whatever reason, you could try crimping the end of the tube or do go the drilling route and use a non-metallic holding mechanism (e.g. plastic screws or even a small circular plastic rod with an end that flares out after exiting the other side so it stays in place).
Get a proper single piece silicone spatula for your non stick and throw this one away. Get a single piece metal spatula for your stainless steel pan.
Alternatively, throw out your non stick pans and skip step one above.
You shouldn’t really use metal on stainless steel; stick with wood or silicone.
Modern non-stick is great, but you have to get the right ones. The cheap non-stick is terrible, stuff like Calphalon is great. You spend a bit more, but it makes cooking and cleaning so much easier.
I was surprised Project Farm found some cheap ones test really well.
Thanks for the summary image and link to a new channel to check out! I love that the video just immediately jumped into topic without any fluff or calls to action at all. Likely going to try my luck with a Granitestone griddle to replace an ancient one with some gouges around the edges that’s probably giving me hyper-cancer.
For real. Project Farms videos are freaking cool.
He tests everything as scientifically as he reasonably can, pretty thoroughly in my experience, and he buys it all out of pocket so he’s not influenced by sponsors
That looks like a friction fit. Put it in place and try and crimp the tubing just a little bit. This is a ‘controlled pressing force’ type of operation. Don’t hammer or push too hard too fast. Creative thinking can go a long way in training your inner MacGyver (ancient US TV show reference).
One idea is to use a dining room chair. The leg of a chair can exert a lot of pressing force on a small area. This can work if you lack hand tools, a vise or other methods. Position the tube and lower your weight onto the chair in a controlled manner to alter the geometry enough to securely hold the insert in place.
Two part epoxy would be the only type. The catalyst in most epoxies is probably toxic, there are specialty food safe types, but they cost a fortune. I don’t think this is the solution though. I would go with crimping the tube.
MacGyver (ancient US TV show reference)
I would call a TV show ancient, if it’s like 40 years old, but MacGyver is like, 20 years ago?
Wait…
![[Answered] What would be a good glue to repair this spatula with that wont be toxic or come undone in a dishwasher?](https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/ab3cf6e1-13ef-4b5a-bbdf-7694694c2981.jpeg){kind=link}