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eye-glasses sports-band (elastic, around head): glue? heat?
So that my glasses don't fall off, I attach one of
these sports-bands (I think that's what they're called). Problem is, the attachment to the arms of the glasses isn't so secure, and comes loose, glasses fall off or get knocked off, and get damaged. So, how do they attach? [Sorry for my evident inability to better describe the apparatus (way too fancy a word for it); probably the only ones who'll be able to visualize the thing will be those who themselves use these things!] Each end of the (adjustable=length) elastic-band has a plastic loop, through which you insert the end of the "arms" (the part that goes over the ears). At the band-end of each plastic-loop is a tightly-wrapped metal-band, which you can slide up towards the fatter part of the loop, ie the part you inserted the "arm"-end through. Which tightens the loop around the arm, so it won't slide off. Problem is, that thing you slid forward doesn't always *stay* forward, but slides back a bit, sometimes, letting the loop get bigger again, letting it come off the arm, freeing the glasses to fall off. ------ I've tried dripping glue on the boundary between the plastic loop and the metal thing. I've tried both instant-glue ("crazy"? glue), and Duco Cement. Neither works very well. I was thinking maybe a soldering-gun could melt the plastic? Maybe a candle? Maybe wrap some wire around the plastic, just "behind" the slid-slider. Or maybe some other kind of glue? One problem with applying the glue is that the directions always say to apply it first to both surfaces, separately, then let it sit for maybe a minute, and only THEN, pressing them together. Not so easy with this thing -- I mean, just what do you glue separately, when one of the two surfaces are the *inside* of the metal slider-thing, which you can't get at (the inside is pressing against the plastic it is going to slide along). All I need to do is put *something* at the back end of the slid-slider, so it can't slide back. Any suggestions? Thanks! David |
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eye-glasses sports-band (elastic, around head): glue? heat?
David,
Being nearsighted myself, I know exactly what you are referring to. I've never had the slippage problem that you are experiencing but there are lot's of sticky agents that may work. You may have to try a few before you find one that works. Here are a couple of things to try. Belt dressing from the auto parts store. I think this comes in spray on versions. Bow rosin from the music store. This does come as a spray. Glue Stix are available in most stationary stores. I prefer wearing heavy, horn rimmed, safety glasses in sports. Good luck, Dave M. |
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eye-glasses sports-band (elastic, around head): glue? heat?
"David Combs" wrote in message ... So that my glasses don't fall off, I attach one of these sports-bands (I think that's what they're called). Problem is, the attachment to the arms of the glasses isn't so secure, and comes loose, glasses fall off or get knocked off, and get damaged. So, how do they attach? [Sorry for my evident inability to better describe the apparatus (way too fancy a word for it); probably the only ones who'll be able to visualize the thing will be those who themselves use these things!] Each end of the (adjustable=length) elastic-band has a plastic loop, through which you insert the end of the "arms" (the part that goes over the ears). At the band-end of each plastic-loop is a tightly-wrapped metal-band, which you can slide up towards the fatter part of the loop, ie the part you inserted the "arm"-end through. Which tightens the loop around the arm, so it won't slide off. Problem is, that thing you slid forward doesn't always *stay* forward, but slides back a bit, sometimes, letting the loop get bigger again, letting it come off the arm, freeing the glasses to fall off. ------ I've tried dripping glue on the boundary between the plastic loop and the metal thing. I've tried both instant-glue ("crazy"? glue), and Duco Cement. Neither works very well. I was thinking maybe a soldering-gun could melt the plastic? Maybe a candle? Maybe wrap some wire around the plastic, just "behind" the slid-slider. Or maybe some other kind of glue? One problem with applying the glue is that the directions always say to apply it first to both surfaces, separately, then let it sit for maybe a minute, and only THEN, pressing them together. Not so easy with this thing -- I mean, just what do you glue separately, when one of the two surfaces are the *inside* of the metal slider-thing, which you can't get at (the inside is pressing against the plastic it is going to slide along). All I need to do is put *something* at the back end of the slid-slider, so it can't slide back. Any suggestions? Thanks! David |
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eye-glasses sports-band (elastic, around head): glue? heat?
"David Combs" wrote in message ... So that my glasses don't fall off, I attach one of these sports-bands (I think that's what they're called). Problem is, the attachment to the arms of the glasses isn't so secure, and comes loose, glasses fall off or get knocked off, and get damaged. So, how do they attach? [Sorry for my evident inability to better describe the apparatus (way too fancy a word for it); probably the only ones who'll be able to visualize the thing will be those who themselves use these things!] Each end of the (adjustable=length) elastic-band has a plastic loop, through which you insert the end of the "arms" (the part that goes over the ears). At the band-end of each plastic-loop is a tightly-wrapped metal-band, which you can slide up towards the fatter part of the loop, ie the part you inserted the "arm"-end through. Which tightens the loop around the arm, so it won't slide off. Problem is, that thing you slid forward doesn't always *stay* forward, but slides back a bit, sometimes, letting the loop get bigger again, letting it come off the arm, freeing the glasses to fall off. ------ I've tried dripping glue on the boundary between the plastic loop and the metal thing. I've tried both instant-glue ("crazy"? glue), and Duco Cement. Neither works very well. I was thinking maybe a soldering-gun could melt the plastic? Maybe a candle? Maybe wrap some wire around the plastic, just "behind" the slid-slider. Or maybe some other kind of glue? One problem with applying the glue is that the directions always say to apply it first to both surfaces, separately, then let it sit for maybe a minute, and only THEN, pressing them together. Not so easy with this thing -- I mean, just what do you glue separately, when one of the two surfaces are the *inside* of the metal slider-thing, which you can't get at (the inside is pressing against the plastic it is going to slide along). All I need to do is put *something* at the back end of the slid-slider, so it can't slide back. Any suggestions? Thanks! David The ones I have for my glasses use salvia on the ends. Put the ends on the glasses and let dry. They hold really well and will release when caught. |
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eye-glasses sports-band (elastic, around head): glue? heat?
The ones I have for my glasses use salvia on the ends. Put the ends on the glasses and let dry. They hold really well and will release when caught. Now, do you mean that the instructions tell you to use saliva, or is it a trick you've found to work? Thanks! David |
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eye-glasses sports-band (elastic, around head): glue? heat?
The ones I have for my glasses use salvia on the ends. Put the ends on the glasses and let dry. They hold really well and will release when caught. Now, do you mean that the instructions tell you to use saliva, or is it a trick you've found to work? Thanks! David |
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eye-glasses sports-band (elastic, around head): glue? heat?
In article .net,
David Martel wrote: David, snip I prefer wearing heavy, horn rimmed, safety glasses in sports. Good luck, Dave M. It's not for sports -- just for normal wear. But I still can't have them falling off -- and breaking, eg when driving a car. Thanks, David PS: any ideas on *melting* (well, welding, sort of) a bump into the plastic, so the metal things *cannot* slip back over it? David |
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eye-glasses sports-band (elastic, around head): glue? heat?
In article .net,
David Martel wrote: David, snip I prefer wearing heavy, horn rimmed, safety glasses in sports. Good luck, Dave M. It's not for sports -- just for normal wear. But I still can't have them falling off -- and breaking, eg when driving a car. Thanks, David PS: any ideas on *melting* (well, welding, sort of) a bump into the plastic, so the metal things *cannot* slip back over it? David |
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eye-glasses sports-band (elastic, around head): glue? heat?
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So that my glasses don't fall off, I attach one of these sports-bands (I think that's what they're called). [...] What are you doing when they fall off? Glasses, when properly fitted will not fall off or slip under normal activities. They should fit snuggly to the point if you look down they will hang nicely on the ears. If they are falling off or slippig under normal activities, then they are too loose. Go to your eye doctor who sold you the glasses and have them checked out. |
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eye-glasses sports-band (elastic, around head): glue? heat?
quoting:
So that my glasses don't fall off, I attach one of these sports-bands (I think that's what they're called). [...] What are you doing when they fall off? Glasses, when properly fitted will not fall off or slip under normal activities. They should fit snuggly to the point if you look down they will hang nicely on the ears. If they are falling off or slippig under normal activities, then they are too loose. Go to your eye doctor who sold you the glasses and have them checked out. |
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eye-glasses sports-band (elastic, around head): glue? heat?
Thanks for the various advices!
Here's what I finally did: Went to radio shack, got a reel of 24-guage *un*-insulated wire (ie, bare wire), nice and thin, and wrapped it around the grippers, just behind the shoved-up-hard thingie that makes the gripper grip (each) the arm of the glasses. Works fine! Thanks, David |
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eye-glasses sports-band (elastic, around head): glue? heat?
David Combs wrote:
Thanks for the various advices! Here's what I finally did: Went to radio shack, got a reel of 24-guage *un*-insulated wire (ie, bare wire), nice and thin, and wrapped it around the grippers, just behind the shoved-up-hard thingie that makes the gripper grip (each) the arm of the glasses. Works fine! Thanks, David why not get some duct tape and wrap it around the arms of the glasses and then around your head.. if it then falls off then something is wrong... |
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