JimO,
Interesting results, and one I would not have predicted. Just goes to show that sometimes the traditional way isn't the only way. I believe I'll still use epoxy because that is what I'm comfortable with.

I would say something about epoxy being water proof and gap filling, but then I'd just be trying to justify staying with epoxy.

After all if you need to fill a gap installing hinge points your construction techniques aren't up to par!. However I do wonder if moisture over time might cause the bond to weaken?

Oh well, just too satisfied to change.
john