How To Repair Eyeglass Frames

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

LaserStar Technologies demonstrates how to repair a broken nose pad arm on eyeglass frames. The repair was done using a LaserStar manual laser ...

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

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there is a white film starting to spread, they are becoming dull and it seems it will eventually ruin the frame of my glasses :(

1.Wash lenses daily with a mild soap and warm water to remove dirt and oil and avoid massive buildup.

2.Dry lenses with a lens cloth or nonabrasive cotton. Avoid using paper towels or camera lens paper.

3.Purchase a professional lens-cleaning cloth and lens gel (or spray) to remove fingerprints, dirt buildup and smudges.

4.Hold glasses by the eye frame with your thumb and forefinger of one hand. Use the other hand to gently buff the lenses in a circular motion. Do not press too hard on the lenses.

5.Wash the cleaning cloth weekly with a mild, nonabrasive soap. Avoid using fabric softener when drying the cloth.

2009-08-31 18:56:42 by iggy

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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

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.

I placed this question here since the consideration is a "metal repair"

Thanks in advance

It's not gonna look good but you can try JB weld It's 2 compounds that when you mix them together they react.Use a Popsicle stick to mix them put a little on both sides. Use a rubber band to keep the metal repair tight.In about an hr you'll have a permanent bond That will be hard as metal just follow the directions. It can be sanded down too look better after it cures. Good luck

2006-10-01 08:01:06 by nathan_strahl