How to Repair and Tighten a Rimless / Drill Mounted Glasses Frame.
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- In this video we will show you how to repair and tighten a drill mounted or rimless glasses frame. We will show you how to do this both professionally and at home.
Lenscrafters told me that my drill mount glasses cannot be repaired once it comes off and that the whole pair has to be replaced. I wonder why they take that stance.... Thank you for your excellent video which also exposes Lenscrafters!
Excellent instructions. Clear and well explained. It helps to have the correct tools, so I recommend buying them online (the Chinese ones are fine, about $30; get the set that has 3 tools: one that clips the compression sleeves, one that pushes the frame posts through for removal and one that compresses the new frames on to the posts). I had taken my glasses to a very well known national chain store and the technician said the Chinese frames I had bought wouldn’t work with my old lenses even though they looked nearly identical. Well, the technician apparently just didn’t want to work on them because they fit perfectly. Follow the instructions in this video and you can have your frames swapped out in 10 minutes.
Links to your purchase please :-)
Thank you so much for this video. 4 years old and still kicking.
For others: the nerve-wracking part was to actually remove the frame from the "sample glasses". it appeared to be glued - I ended up just clipping through the plastic glasses and then it was a breeze thanks to this video. So happy.
Excellent detailed video and explanation. Far better than any other I could find. It helped me decide I needed to have the repair done by a professional who has the correct tools and necessary experience.
Phenomenal. I went to an Optical shop to try to replace a broken bridge with a good one from my spare set and was told they could not do it. Watched your video and voila. Done. Thank you.
I love those Silhoettes (from Linz, Austria). I'm also Austrian, but bought them in the US. Now in Germany they are charging 400 EUR for a simple bushing replacement. Got now the chinese repair set for 30, and frames for 3. Thanks a lot
Many thanks for posting this. It helped guide me to use a pair of long-nosed pliers (cushioned the lens with a cleaning cloth) and a pair of nail clippers to cut the bush to 1mm length. Great advice - and it worked perfectly. Thanks again
Hello! Happy to help!
Your video is enduring the years. Allows me the confidence of self repair for a pair of Silhouette glasses at least 10 years old. Thanks very much.
Fixing my glasses was a cinch! that for the instruction. I felt so overwhelmed when my repair kit came. Thank you, you made it easy!
Thanks again, I came back to review before I repaired another pair, excellent info and demo, helped .
Thank you so much for making videos likes this, I fixed my mom's eye glasses looking at you video during lock down, thank you so much
ANAND SAMANI Hello! Glad to help, I love it when people are brave enough to fix their own glasses! (Or help others!)
The left temple arm broke in a mishap a month after I got new, expensive rimless progressive lens glasses. My optometrist shop told me that my drill mounted frames were not repairable because that particular frame style was discontinued. I bought a pair of $20 rimless readers at a local drug store and replaced the entire temple arm with the one from the rimless readers, which was screw mounted. I used a needle nose pliers to remove the protective plastic covering, then unscrew the screw from the readers frame, then to tighten the screw to attach the new temple arm securely to my good glasses. I also used a push pin to place the tiny screw nut back on top of its mount. It works great and I saved over $400. The temple arms don't match, but no one has yet noticed enough to comment on it. I suppose I could replace the other side too, but I think it will make a fun story if someone does eventually notice the mismatch.
Thank you for the great show and tell it took less than an hour and I have transferred my lenses to the new frames.
Excellent Video! If it were an online optician continuing education course, it would be considered one of the best available!
Fantastic video! Clear, detailed, thorough instructions with great closeups. After watching, I was able to perfectly tighten the bridge bushings and completely replace the temple pieces on my Silhouette glasses...all in about 20 minutes. WOW! Thank you so much!
Hello there! Sounds like you did a fantastic job, keep up the good work!
Thank You for detailed instructions. Your experience shows where to use caution.
Hello there! I am glad it was helpful to you! Let me know if you need more assistance!
Thank you so much! I needed a little refresher on silhouette repairs. This video was very helpful, I love how you explained every step.
your are brilliant at explaining!!!!!! 10/10 loved your video very much!!!!!thank you!!
Very informative. Just broke my frame and with COVID-19 around didn't want to go to the optics for a new one.
Great video, very helpful info. The bushings have come loose & wobbly on my old pair of rimless, I'll get them tightened-up or repaired now, thanks
This was a very good explanation about my glasses. Thank you
Most eyeglass chains won't work on rimless glasses because if they break them they have to replace them.
It's not that difficult to do yourself, especially with this video to guide you. I did it with the tools in my garage on a pair of older lenses, but ideally it's best to buy a repair kit to do it right. Just remember to protect your lenses from getting scratched by the tools.
All parts and tools you need are readily available on ebay, Amazon, etc.
Many thanks for a really informative video. Gives me a better idea of whether I should tackle my own repair or not.
Thanks for the informative video. The nail art is total pro.
Beast level instructions.
Thank you!!!
thanks for the demonstration, very helpful!
I just broke mine in the same way those are broken. Problem is the metal pins that slide into the plastic snapped off inside of the plastic. I don't see myself fixing them in this way when the structure of the arm is physically broken.
Thank you so much. This was the information that I was looking for.
I have a pair of intact rimless glasses just like these for back up during the two weeks I wait for new lens every few years. I have two lens I kept at my last optical appointment where I needed new lenses. $1000.00.
I want to drill holes in the new backup lens and insert the rimless frames like you show. Where can I get the proper drill bit and new bushings. Boy you are saving people tens of thousands.
Thanks for this video. My bridge keeps falling off my left lens. I'll probably need my optician to replace the bushing but at least I can keep my glasses together for the weekend.
Just what I needed. Thanks.
Very nice nails. Thank you for the video.
Thanks for the excellent instructions. Now, a question: I have Lunor rimless screw mount frames with a strap or Warwick bridge and I need to push the lens farther from my eye. Is there any way to add nose pad arms to this type of bridge? Thank you.
Amazing video very helpful thanks a lot!
No wonder I can't find the 'tiny screws' that hold it together. hahahahaha... awesome video. I now know what I must do.
Very well done! Great video with such wonderful attention to detail!
Hello. Glad you liked the video! It is all in the details! Thank you for watching!
Eye Talk team
Excellent explanation!
Excellent video.......many thanks!!!!
How do you select the correct size bushing? How snug should it fit through the holes? I am concerned about cracking the lense if the bushing is too big.
It would be great if you could make this video using the "blue box" set found on Amazon and Ebay etc..
Hello, that is a good suggestion, thank you. The bushing should be snug, but be able to be inserted with medium amount of pressure. Another very important aspect is how the bushing fits the metal prongs on the temple, it also needs to be very snug. However, bushings do not only come in different thickness sizes, but also different sizes of the “hole” where you insert the prongs. So how thick the tube is varies as well, so you need to make sure both are a good fit. Good luck!
Eye Talk team
Very nice nail art!!
This is very useful video. Thanks!!
Happy to help!
great informations
How do I know what size compression sleeves to use ? Thank you.
Thanks for your video, you did a great job. Can I share your video with my students for educational purposes.
Great video. Thank you.
I have found on Amazon a seller that is showing three different sizes of the compression sleeves. It is strange to me that each compression sleeve has two different sizes - One sleeve has a 0.8mm and the other sleeve is 1.4mm, the second set of prongs is 0.8mm and 1.5mm, a third set of sleeves is 0.8 and 1.6mm. Is this correct that the Silhouette earpiece posts are two different diameters? There are reviews of people that have purchased and used these compression sleeves but - Amazon being Amazon there are no guarantees on what one would receive. Watching your video, it looks to me the earpiece prongs are of one size. Would it be possible to help me understand the different sizes of prongs to enable me to buy the correct sizes for my Austria made Silhouette glasses? They seem to be identical to those you are using in this video. Thank you.
You are great ✨
Thank for detailed video on drill mounted glasses
My question is one of my bridge prongs is broken and I know I can't repair my self
So where can I find new rimless bridge and two side whole setup please
The holes in my lenses are too small. Should I enlarge them or Gorilla Glue the bridge?
Please make full video on this how to make...
Thank you for very good information
Supperb
Thanks for your detailed video
Thanks for showing this
Thank you!!
What should be the angle temple and glasses ? in my case one arm is not touching the ground while putting glasses on table. Please suggest how to fix it.
wow great video! Now I'm looking for a tutorial how to fix the bridge on rimless frames... :)
Hello, glad you found the video helpful. What is the trouble that you are having with your bridge?
@@eyetalk1485 oh well, is just cracked on one side - literally at the edge of the lens. I basically have to either get new frames or get the bridge from old frames. The issue i have is - the frames were titanium but the bridge lasted only 2.5 years. Thank to your video at least i know what tools I need :)
I saw the thumbnail. Heyyyy
Great video! Thank you very much :O)
heyy thank you for this video but the problem with my glasses is a little different.
the thing is the i think i sat o the corner of my glasses and the joint of the temple and the lens is crooked. it is tight so i cant move it but it doesn't sit right on my face and keeps bothering me.
is there anyway to fix this without breaking anything.
Sorry to respond so late, I'm assuming you're frame is made of metal, if it's a regular type of metal and not a memory metal you should be able to bend it back. This may require a lot of force, and there is always a chance of snapping the material. If you were going to try to bend it, I recommend using two pliers and putting something soft in between the plier and the frame, as not to scratch the finish. If your frame is very thin, this may be hard to do either way, but it's probably the only way to straighten it out. Good luck.
@@eyetalk1485 it isnt metal
im sure its a type of plastic
thank you for this, can you tell me where we get the plastic pieces and the tool?
any tips on where to get replacement temple arms? thank you
I'm glad i didn't get that style of glasses now seems even harder to repair than my full frame glasses.
Thanks for the video! Is the distance between the 2 lenses cavities standard? I would like to replace a broken temple with one coming from rimless eyeglasses bought online but I don't know if the spacing between the 2 metal prongs (going through the lense) is the same for all rimless eyeglasses of that type. On the lenses of my eyeglasses, the distance between the 2 cavities seems to be 3mm, is that standard?
How come everyone starts with a clean lens on these videos? lol. I need to know how to safely remove the old plugs and plug cover! 911!
Well filmed though. :)
I like ur nail polish.
Brilliant thanks
Nice 👍🏻
Thank you so much
How many Drilling Holders are available? Where may I purchase the tool(s)?
Can I get the screws for rimless rite e Aigner German frames?
The little prongs broke off my moms glasses and she cant afford to have them repaired at the eye doctor. They wanted $150 and we have about 15 cents between us! We tried super glue but that just wouldnt stick. Any ideas?
Hi, thanks for the nice instructions! Just wondering where to buy the little push out tool. Also, do you know what's the diameter of the bushing for Silhouette frame (temple)?
Hello, I am glad you found this video helpful! To answer your first question, as far as i know, optical supply stores are the only places that carries post pushing tools or compression sleeve removal tools. The diameter of the bushing will either be 1.4mm or 1.5mm of the outside and 0.8mm on the inside. I would try the 1.4mm first. Let us know if you have any further questions!
Thank you.
Eye Talk team
Big thanks
Glasses keep falling off my face is there a way to adjust them
Wonder where to order those tools…
Amazon. It's in a blue box. It's called rimless glasses repair kit. If you look through there, they have different prices for the set.
Bravo Zulu Eye Talk. A fantastic idiot guide for this type of repair. BC
Do you know where I can find replacement parts? One of the arms broke on my silhouette glasses. Thanks!
Nice video!
Hello, thank you for watching this video. If your frame is broken and you need to replace a part, the only way is to find a retailer who sells Silhouette products as there is no way for you to buy directly from the manufacturer. I believe that most retailers may be able to sell you a part. A good thing about the Silhouettes is that you can buy them in parts. Good luck!
Eye Talk team
A set of cheap frames may be your best bet, I've just bought a new pair of the simple 'buy-in-store' glasses with these flexy titanium frames here - www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ultralight-Titanium-Rimless-Rectangular-Reading-Glasses-Spectacles-Eyeglass-UK/263750827016?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=562960747102&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 .You can also buy the branded Silhouette frames there (I'm sure they're available elsewhere too, I just had a look on ebay for convenience & seeing as I'm trying the cheapo reading specs route 1st)www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Silhouette-EYEGLASSES-FRAMES-50-17-140-Rimless-Drill-Mount-10419/183531564858?hash=item2abb556f3a:g:ZisAAOSwww9b6e7u
@@eyetalk1485 Curently i live in australia. I went to so many optical shop but nobody says they could fix it. And says me to buy new one. So anybody who can say me where can i fix it please? It would be greatfull.
Hello, sorry to hear that your frame is broken. Now the question is; are all the parts intact of the frame? Does the temple still have two prongs sticking out? Is your lens intact with two small holes? If the answer is yes to all those questions it is reparable, however, if you can not find an optical shop that will do it for you, then you may have to get the plastic part online and do it yourself. There are also glasses repair places that do real repairs, like soldering, sometimes jewelry repair places can repair glasses as well. I hope this helps, if you can send us a picture of the issue it might help me be more specific.
Good luck!
Eye Talk team
Do rimless glasses easily break?
Too hard - I'll try to super glue the part that broke
Great video and is useful for my glasses. However, this will be the last time I ever purchase these type of glasses. Such a waste of money....
I feel the same way, but I've purchased them several times because of their very light weight, which means they never fall off when working while looking down, and you hardly notice them while on your face.
Yes they are ridiculously overpriced - I don't pay attention to the propaganda from the company trying to spin the truth about why they are ridiculously overpriced. I also wonder about some models of frames where the hinges had a very simple, easily replaceable plastic part, that would break and fall off without having been unduly stressed. Was this to keep the fat profits flowing in?
What burns me is how they purposely make replacement parts unavailable. That's how it is for most glasses. Silhouette says, "We strongly advise against trying to repair the eyewear yourself. That’s why we ask you to consult an optician in your area." Anyone with the slightest inclination for detail, a little care, and a couple of inexpensive tools can repair their own glasses probably in most cases. They don't want you to repair them. They want to keep the fat profits "all in the family". Don't they have enough customers who don't want to bother or are afraid to risk repairing their own glasses? Every nickel counts though, right? Well it COUNTS WAY MORE FOR ME when needing to buy things. My optician doesn't sell me parts.
This is why I will buy used glasses with the same frames from eBay and use the parts to fix my glasses, maybe even more than once! This has proven to be considerably cheaper than taking them to "an optician in your area." I have also used parts from older glasses to fix newer ones.
Thanks very much for the video with the detailed explanation, which helps folks like me save money, keeping things out of the landfill.
Thank u so much sweety
thank you for sharing but the way you throw glasses to desk going to scratch the lenses . being gentle holding on this frameless glasses, the hinge is very easy break.
Hello, very valid concern, when you are working with your own pair of glasses and not a demo pair, you should take every caution no to scratch your lenses. Working on top of a kitchen tower or a sheet would be a good idea. Keep up the good work!
Eye Talk team
Saved my ass thanks!!
what if the metal receiving piece breaks?
Hello, if the metal is broken there is no way to fix it, unless you can take it somewhere to be soldered, but that usually does not make it prefect and usually ruins the finish of the frame.
Eye Talk team
eye talk thanks!
3 times??? You should never lay the patient's lens on any surface. Btw the bushing should be flush to the lens for a cleaner insert.
I'd be happy to privately help
Can u make a video on selecting a frame depending upon the face structure one has please. 😁
Did you just put the patient's lens down on the wood????????
Looks like it's made to fail.
Me trying to repair my glasses while not wearing my glasses = F*ck
Where am I going to get all the fancy tools you seem to have ?! Those tools will like cost me as much as getting a new pair of glasses !!
Hello, I do have the luxury of having professional tools, however this can be done using regular tools too! All you would need are some sharp smaller cutting pliers and a set of needle nose pliers. You can use tissue in between the frame and the pliers to avoid scratches, but the principles are the same! Good luck!
I'm Indian optical fitter
Great instructions, but I cringed every time she laid the glasses down right on the lenses. Even if these were junk/demonstration glasses, it's not a great example to set, ya know?
Twice???
This video is 5 times longer than it needs to be. Blah blah blah....ugh.
Un nesesory Very long vedio.
Awesome vid..I dont think democrap voters will be able to comprehend this task..Find a Non democrap friend(good luck you already burned those bridges)to do it for you.
The arms on my rimless glasses are not long enough, what is the best method for making them fit better , thank you. Great video!
Hello, that is a hard one, the results will probably not be ideal. But, you can move the curve that goes around the ear back as far as possible to account for the positioning of your ears. You will have to start by unbending the curve and then make a new one further back...
@@eyetalk1485 Thank you very much for responding, it is much appreciated. I have tried all sorts of things including bending the curve to the maximum, I thin I just need to purchase a smaller head. Thank you again.
Thank you !!!