I recall seeing a post in a similar thread that noted that as steel lugs are designed for brazing, there have more clearance than would be good for using epoxy......this allows for different frame angles and and gaps are filled during the brazing procdess.
the OP mentioned he is a student does that give you any access to a school shop or are there any co-op type shops around?
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