Repair broken eyelgalss frame?

Question

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

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

I have been in that situation a few times. Most frames are made of titanium. I have tried epoxys with little luck, even the really strong ones like JB Weld. Soldering is still the best choice. If the screw was in when it was soldered the first time, then either the lense was not removed or loosening the screw is not necessary for removing the lense. I think the latter is true. It may even be possible to just remelt the solder and rejoin the peices using minimal heat.
HTH

Answer 3

If the "Band-Aid" repair will suffice, Try this------->
J-B Weld is indeed a very good option if you are going to "glue" the frames. But a mere "Butt" joint will not have a great deal of strength, and you run the risk of them falling apart at the most inopportune time.
Try to locate a piece of relatively substantial metal small enough to become a "scab" to use with the J-B Weld. (Cut the tine from a cheap fork for instance). Position the glasses so that you can mix the epoxy and apply it to the butt of the joint, and then apply the remainder to the "scab" and secure it so that as the epoxy cures, all will be held in place by the epoxy and the scab, which has added a great deal of repair surface, as well as added lateral shear strength across the broken joint.

Good Luck