On Thu, 09 Oct 2003 20:10:33 GMT, (Roy) wrote:


I don;t know a thing about what alloys the frames may be made of buy 9
out of 10 times when I bust a pair and take them to be repaired, it
always seems like they can't ever get them fixed. I know through the
years that I have tried numerous things to fix busted frames and never
had success or very rarely at all. Just last week or so I drug out my
favorite latest pair of glasses that I broke a month ago, and decided
to see what I could do with them. I tried various solders and fluzes,
no luck. I then tried some fine wire filler that a friend gave me to a
while back that he uses to braze or silver solder carbide onto steel
and also for brazing bandsaw blades. Used the smallest tip on my
Prestolite torch and viola, the factory could not have made a better
joint. Now I too am happy that I can see again.

Interesting. Might be worth a separate post about that filler rod,
esp. if you can find out what it is. I'm sure some of the weldors
(welders ?) here can fill in any gaps (so to speak).


I was tempted to buy a pair of the frames like you described, but the
place I had no choice in using for my glasses due to it being the only
place locally that was covered by my insurance was just too high of $$
for me, but the more I look at it in the long run, it can save money.
Frames are always the weakest link, and as far as fashion goes, I wore
the standard issue birth control glasses for close to 30 years while
in the military, so style does nothing for me, as its usually the dogs
and the wife that sees me all the time anyhow.

Too bad they don't make car fenders and body panels out of that stuff!

SNIP

Hey, I think I've got a few BCD frames lying around, if you know
anybody that wants them. g

I agree about the car parts. Tell you what - you put up the money &
I'll try to find somebody that will make 'em. g

R.
Tom Q.