One of the lugs on the door latch on my microwave has snapped off. I can't find a replacement anywhere that matches. I've tried using epoxy resin glue to stick it back on (using generous amounts and roughening up the surfaces etc) but it fell off after one use - possibly due to the steam.
Any suggestions on how I can reattach the lug securely ? (I was thinking maybe create some metal splints from tin cans to hold either side). If I can't fix the plastic lug back on, the whole oven has to go in the bin.
Here's a similar door latch with both lugs attached....
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But before you do, is it definitely on the outside of the microwave cage? If not, the last thing you want to do is introduce any metal into it.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
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It is a bugger when this sort of thing happens. A couple of years ago I had to replace our dishwasher when the door seal went and was no longer available as a spare - it was just too old for the manufacturer to keep them, probably a year earlier and I'd have got one. I bet they knew that . Carefully-designed built-in obsolescence is a fine art...
The good news is that the replacement dishwasher is more effective and more efficient, so I suppose all was not lost.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
Offset "(Emp) - a little heavy on the hyperbole."
* If the fumes don't kill me in the process
I should have thought to suggest the soldering iron as I've used mine to repair a broken handle on some wire cutters, but I'd forgotten that I'd done it until I saw your post !