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Butcher

11-27-2004 12:53:38

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I have found that 50 is not to far away. I am now in need of some cheaters for my eyes.
I have 2 pair that belonged to my Grandfather and Great grandfather. Thought about using the old frames for my new prescription.
Or keep them as they are, what do you think?

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MarkB_MI

11-28-2004 18:09:25

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Re: OT eye glass's in reply to Butcher, 11-27-2004 12:53:38

Those are some nice frames, and I think they'd be great for reading glasses.

However, if these are going to be glasses you'll use every day, you might want to get a modern pair; they'll hold up a lot better. Have your optometrist show you the Flexon titanium frames, they're nearly indestructible. For lenses, go with Lexan: very light and tough. Those glasses won't be cheap, but you won't be breaking them, either.

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JWhite

11-28-2004 17:09:33

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Re: OT eye glass's in reply to Butcher, 11-27-2004 12:53:38

A good eyeglasses place should be able to find a modern version of the "oldtimers" frames. I think they would be found in the frame section for reading glasses.

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Vern-MI

11-28-2004 06:54:31

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Re: OT eye glass's in reply to Butcher, 11-27-2004 12:53:38

Whatever floats your boat Butch. However, new glasses have stronger and lighter frames and may be a backup for you heirloom glasses. On hot & humid summer days you may not want a lot of weight hanging on your nose. Man those old frames really hook around the ears don't they? Glasses are really a pain in the butt so if you can find a way to fix your eyesight and not have to wear them that is preferable. Of course some tasks require the use of safety glasses and there isn't any way around that.

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wdTom

11-27-2004 19:45:51

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Re: OT eye glass's in reply to Butcher, 11-27-2004 12:53:38

It depends on how you are going to use them. You may destroy them. I have worn glasses for 40 years. Here is what I have found. Plastic doesn't last too long. Metal lasts and you can solder it or have it soldered. You can bend and straighten them. Good metal lasts a long time, years and years. Have used some for 10+ years. Latest pair is titanium. they are light and nice. Seem good so far, only had them for a year. If you are doing things where you could bend them like turning your head and hitting a muffler or some such thing, get a double bridge, that is two pieces of metal connecting each side over the nose. These are about 3 times as strong as a single. And they do have to fit, width and length of ear pieces. Some of the width can be taken care of by where they grind the center of the magnifying in the lens though.

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greenbeanman

11-27-2004 17:24:11

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Re: OT eye glass's in reply to Butcher, 11-27-2004 12:53:38

I think your idea is a great one, HOWEVER the optician needs to make certain that the frames fit your face before ordering lens for them.

The width of the frames needs taken into consideration, and the length of the bow from frame to ear.

I hope they fit you, but I wouldn't make any bets.

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Dug

11-27-2004 16:05:57

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Re: OT eye glass's in reply to Butcher, 11-27-2004 12:53:38

Butcher,

I would definitely have them fitted with your prescription and use them. Like Fawteen said, this would add to their heirloom value.

Dug

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Fawteen

11-27-2004 14:50:08

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Re: OT eye glass's in reply to Butcher, 11-27-2004 12:53:38

I don't think they're particularly valuable, other than as an heirloom.

I don't see how having your lenses fitted to them would alter their status as an heirloom. In fact, I'd think that wearing them every day would ADD to the memories they hold.

I'd go ahead and do it.

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