It broke just above the nosepiece. What watt iron should I use? These are about 3 yrs-old, from Sears, of the "Sophia Loren" line.
I've soldered wires/pc boards in the past. Too bad there's not a gold colored solder! Or is there...?
2007-02-06 13:40:16 · 4 answers · asked by Zeera 7 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
The first thing I did was take them back to Sears, to have the lense put back in; the gal spun on her heel when she saw the frame was broke, shook her head, said, "no, I can't fix this." After 3 yrs, I wouldn't even ask them to replace it. They were $300, a 2-for-1deal, purchased with a tax refund (major splurge). I'm still using the sunglasses. I'm beyond broke, a new pair is outta' the question (Medical won't pay for nice specs like these). I believe I'll take this thing to a jeweler!
2007-02-06 15:45:07 · update #1
I would do one of two things, 1. get new glasses because they are old and they will break again, 2. don't solder them yourself, you can bring them to a jeweler and have them do it for you.
2007-02-06 13:47:08 · answer #1 · answered by michelle b 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Soldering Glasses
2016-11-17 00:39:06 · answer #2 · answered by charleston 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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What's your advice to me on soldering my eyeglasses frame?
It broke just above the nosepiece. What watt iron should I use? These are about 3 yrs-old, from Sears, of the "Sophia Loren" line.
I've soldered wires/pc boards in the past. Too bad there's not a gold colored solder! Or is there...?
2015-08-12 07:59:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take them to any eyeglass place and they'll do it for less than $20. The metal probably has some kind of finish/sealant on it, so it's not as simple as soldering two raw pieces of metal. Also, jewelers can do it, too.
2007-02-06 13:44:04 · answer #4 · answered by normobrian 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Normobrian's right. But if you insist I've done this myself with one of those gun style soldering irons. Sorry, don't recall the watts, other than it is much more than the avergae pencil iron.
Remove your lense nearest the intended repair. Clean the mating parts. Apply flux. Solder quickly with the high heat gun type. Clean off the flux. Replace the lens.
2007-02-06 13:46:58 · answer #5 · answered by KirksWorld 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
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2016-06-19 15:00:43 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry,that won't work. Not only would it look tacky, it's too soft and won't last long...There's no stress on PC boards...Might want to take them back to the store you bought them and ask them about it. Sears is often good when it comes to returning things.
2007-02-06 13:48:37 · answer #7 · answered by Vinegar Taster 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I tried the glue gels. Gave up eventually
and bought another pair.
It's nice to glasses again that stay on my
nose.
2007-02-06 13:57:46 · answer #8 · answered by kyle.keyes 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is silver soldered(not lead/tin solder) It has a much higher temperature and is much more stronger-using a flame torch.
2007-02-06 13:55:37 · answer #9 · answered by ButwhatdoIno? 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
it would be easier to get new frames
2007-02-06 14:25:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋