5 minute epoxy is water soluble over time. Supposedly the longer setting stuff (like devcon) is much better. I don't use devcon, but bet others here do<G>. I used to use DEVCON exclusively, but now I use the K&G brand since the DEVCON failed on me a couple of times. DEVCON is good for some things but not handle material. I trust/have never had the K&G stuff fail me yet. Take Care Mark