Eyeglass Frame Repair

The threads for one of the screws for the lens frame on my eyeglasses is stripped. I was considering using a larger size tap, but I have no idea where I can purchase a tap this small. Can someone advise where I can purchase a SMALL tap or another way to repair the threads?
Footprintz, how much would the fee be to install a self tapping screw?

Why don't you just take it to an optical store. We deal with that every day.

If it is just the screw threads, then it just needs a new screw.

If it is the threads in the barrel, then we have self tapping screws in different sizes to fix that too.

It is a small job for an optician who does that all day, but may become a huge, and expensive job for you.

If you are stuck meanwhile, take a twist tie and remove the covering, then twist the wire through the hinge.

EDIT

I doubt anyone would charge more than a couple of dollars, if at all.

2008-08-31 20:06:18 by m22tanker

LaserStar demonstrates repairing a broken nose pad arm using a manual laser welding system.

It depends on your location. For a mall optician it could be up to 60-70 a month, while for a small town optician it could be 7-10.

2006-06-20 14:50:13 by pargentiere

Price: $8.99 $0.01

Storage Case
Includes: 3 Screw Drivers, 9 Screws, 2 Nose Pads, 4 Comfort Pads, 1 Lens Cloth, 1 Magnifier and 2 Plastic Starters
Eyeglass Repair Kit, Includes Tools, 9 Screws and Plastic Case (1 Each)

my eyeglass frame is broken.... again. this is my 4th eyeglass in 2 years. My metal eyeglass frame has broken at the nose piece. The lens is not damaged but frame is broken. I will not pay another hundred's of dollar. I have a second eyeglass as a backup but i look like "steve urcle". i need to somehow fix my eyeglass or i will be called steve urcle at work. please help!!!

i heard from some people to get JB Weld. where can i get that? do they have those at home depot or hardware store or something? do i have to buy that online?

any other suggestion?

thx

Go to an opticians office. Most of the smaller offices have repair services. As long as it is not a titanium frame, the frame can be soldered back together. If it is titanium, unfortunately, you will need to purchase new frames.

Do not use superglue on the frame. It will not hold, and it will be impossible to get off of your lenses should it get on them before it dries.

Look in the phone book under eyeglass repair.

2008-02-22 12:03:26 by hotchristinehot

Price: $0.68 $0.35

Reusable plastic case
Made In China
Mini tweezers

My metal eyeglass frame has broken at the nose piece (separating the glasses into two halves). The break occurred riight where the curved nose piece attaches to the main frame just next to the lens.

A previous soldered repair "sealed" the screw such that I cannot take the lens out, so that soldering is out. I did "try" some super glue, but it didn't hold. However, it was not a "brand name" and may not have been the best choice. Is there a glue/cement/epoxy that I can use to attach (perhaps just 1-2 mm of contact is avaialable) the two parts of the metal frame to get a "good enough" repair? I am not certain of the material but it is light, and possibly aluminum or a light alloy.

I wear contacts, so these are backups and I don't wanrt to spend $$$ for a new set since I rarely use them.

Also, any recommnedqations on how to improve the bond to give it the best strength would also be helpful.

Thanks in advance

Some careful work with fibreglass and resin should hold the parts together, although cosmetically probably not great. Otherwise, you could get inventive with some steel wire and your soldering gun. Either way, before very long you will need a new pair, keep an eye out for special deals, or find a (smaller-lensed) frame and ask your optician just to grind down your lenses and fit them, which shouldn't cost much.

2006-10-01 07:56:52 by nathan_strahl

wash them in nail polish remover

2006-10-13 15:31:28 by rocabella