ChrisL
Knows what a fatty is.
Just a question, based on looking at the pictures. What prevents you from rotating the lid so the hinge is at a location that was never broken? Who cares if the thermometer is off center, if it would take the strain off? Should cook the same.
Honestly, that is exactly what I was thinking about doing. I feel pretty good about the support of the band though and may just put it back together the original way. I will figure out more once the epoxy drys and I apply the cement. I am thinking about using this cement.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Durst-Furnace-Cement/3455644
Chris