Handle For Cake Slice

Just because I know which end of a screwdriver to hit a nail with, many of my neighbours seem to think I'm some sort of Mr Fixit. People are always popping in with something for me to fix.

This time it was Joan. Another octogenarian (I seem to attract them), and one who is always pestering me for something or other. In fact, I'm beginning to think it was a mistake having the word "mug" tattooed on my forehead all those years ago!

Anyway, she presented me with a stainless steel cake slice with a broken handle, and asked me if I could glue the handle back together.

Unfortunately it was a bone handle, and had been through the dishwasher far more times than it should have (i.e. more than never! - take note: dishwashers are too abrasive, and the temps are too high for bone). The handle was so brittle and flaky that no amount of glue was going to hold it together - although I did offer to take it to the local A&E dept to see if they could put a cast on it!

But Joan had had the c