Glasses are not only an important item for those who cannot boast of perfect vision, but also an excellent accessory. They can be sun-protective, without diopters, with magnifying glasses, and intended for a variety of purposes. Choosing the right glasses for you based on the shape and design of the frame can be quite difficult, and besides, this is not the most budget-friendly purchase.
What to do if the temple of your glasses suddenly breaks off? Can I fix it myself or will I have to turn to professionals and spend my own money? You will learn about all this in this article.
Necessary materials
It is undoubtedly possible to repair the bow in some simple cases. This does not require special skills and abilities, so even the average glasses owner can cope with the task.
The first thing you need to do is determine the type of failure, on which the list of necessary materials and tools, as well as the sequence of actions will depend.
The most common problem is loosening or loss of screws in the hinge joint between the frame and the temple. Tightening a screw is quite simple, but what to do if it gets lost? And what will it take to fix the hinge mechanism?
For that, to put your glasses in order, you will need:
- A set for repairing glasses or a set of watch screwdrivers. Unfortunately, you won't be able to use regular screwdrivers because the screws on the glasses are too small. If you don’t have such a set, try taking a thin knife, but then you should be extremely careful so as not to completely ruin the item.
- Nippers and pliers. You will have to cut the wire, which will require these tools. In addition, it will be much more convenient to hold the frame in front of you so that all necessary operations can be performed more accurately and efficiently.
- Glue It is best to choose a special glue suitable for use with the frame. It should dry quickly and glue even small parts well.
- Scissors.
- A small hammer; you should not take a tool that is too large, as it will not only be inconvenient to use, but can also significantly damage the body of the glasses so that further repairs will be impossible.
- Electric soldering iron.
- Paper clips, wire and head pins will be used to replace some of the missing parts of the bow, as well as to secure damaged areas.
- Fine-grit sandpaper is needed to polish the repaired area after finishing the job.
- Strong thread.
- Fishing line with a diameter of 0.3 mm to 0.8 mm for frames with torn or damaged fishing line.
- The tape is placed on the lenses so that they are not exposed to the glue.
- Clear nail polish is a versatile product that can be used in many household projects and is useful for finishing off frames. This will give it a shiny and attractive appearance.
When everything you need is carefully selected and prepared, you can begin to work.
Important! Before starting work, carefully read the step-by-step instructions to do everything correctly and get a satisfactory result.
Lost screw on the shackle
For those who actively use glasses, in most cases you can see that the temple has fallen off if the screw has been unscrewed. If this happened recently or before your eyes, then it is easy to save the screw until repair. But what if he gets lost? The simplest option would be use an additional screw from a special kit for repairing glasses. If you don't have one, you'll have to look for a replacement..
Here any screws from other unnecessary mechanisms that you have at home will do. For example, from a calculator. Check whether the part fits the glasses; if not, you can try changing the thread and cutting off the excess metal using pliers.
If there is not a single screw found, an adequate A pin with a flat or small head will also be a substitute. Its lower part will need to be cut off and riveted.
Important! Proceed carefully and be sure to secure the newly acquired screw so that similar problems do not arise in the future and the shackle lasts for a long time.
How to replace the screw in glasses with flex?
Some modern glasses models have an additional detail called flexa. This is a special movable bar that allows the temples to open wider than the parts of ordinary glasses can. The advantage of such things is that they do not put pressure on the head and are therefore more comfortable to use.
Can fix a broken shackle with your own hands at home, but it can be a little more complicated. If a screw falls out of the required hole, the flex falls inside the arch, making it impossible to insert a new part. It can be returned to its original position using a regular needle, but then how to screw in the screw?
Try it use silk thread. It must be threaded into the desired hole and the mechanism secured in the open state. After that, screw in the screw and cut the thread.
If a screw is missing, then you can use a pin in the same way as in the case of ordinary glasses. To do this, cut and rivet the pin, first using it to move the movable bar from the bow to the desired position. Then carefully inspect the repaired area and, if necessary, fine-tune it with sandpaper.
Important! The lacquer coating of the frame may be damaged during operation.
Repair of plastic hinge mechanism
In some cases you have to change the hinge mechanism itself (the “ear” broke). Well, if it was made of plastic - so the damaged element can be easily removed with a file. After this, start making a new part, which will not take much time and effort.
To work, you will need copper wire, which must be inserted into a whole loop of the mechanism, and then bent. Its position should resemble a letter from the Greek alphabet called “omega”. Now connect all the elements and heat the wire with a soldering iron, pushing it inward. After some time, the main work will be completed.
Make sure the wire is tightly connected to the plastic. After that, do some sanding work using sandpaper. This way you can make the repair site almost invisible. If the frame is plain, you can cover it with similar color paint or nail polish.
Important! Please note that this method is only suitable for plastic frames and will not work at all with other materials.
Now you know how you can easily and independently fix a broken eyeglass temple. To ensure that there are minimal reasons for repairs in the future, follow the operating rules for this mechanism and be careful.
Do not leave glasses unattended, especially on those surfaces where someone in the household or, especially, guests might sit. Store and carry them in a special eyeglass case, which you can also make yourself or purchase at your local store - such protection will allow you to use the item for a long time, reducing the likelihood of breakage to an absolute minimum.
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