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Frames Fix: Jewellers tap and die

  • 22-09-2018 10:16PM
    #1
    pa90210
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7 ✭


    I'm reaching out for help or advice here...

    I have a set of frames that I got overseas and I can't return. Nobody will put lenses in them because one of the screw-holes is worn so won't fasten well enough to withstand the process of installing the lenses.

    As far as I can tell this could be fixed by re-tapping the hole 1 size larger and popping in a screw of the same gauge. I've been to a few opticians and jewellers with this suggestion but they either haven't got what I'm trying to suggest, don't have the tools, or say there's nothing they can do (and that I should look at their frames instead...)

    So my question then is are there any hobbyists, jewellers, watchmakers or repairers out there who have a jewellers tap and die kit and who know how to use it? I've used tap and die kits on a larger scale but buying one myself and having a go would be my last resort. I'd rather pay someone who knows what they're at :D
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  • #2
    heffoo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 262 ✭✭heffoo


    Most rim screws are 1.4mm in diameter so try tap a 1.5 or 1.6 it should do the trick.


  • #3
    2012paddy2012
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,880 ✭✭✭2012paddy2012


    pa90210 wrote: »
    I'm reaching out for help or advice here...

    I have a set of frames that I got overseas and I can't return. Nobody will put lenses in them because one of the screw-holes is worn so won't fasten well enough to withstand the process of installing the lenses.

    As far as I can tell this could be fixed by re-tapping the hole 1 size larger and popping in a screw of the same gauge. I've been to a few opticians and jewellers with this suggestion but they either haven't got what I'm trying to suggest, don't have the tools, or say there's nothing they can do (and that I should look at their frames instead...)

    So my question then is are there any hobbyists, jewellers, watchmakers or repairers out there who have a jewellers tap and die kit and who know how to use it? I've used tap and die kits on a larger scale but buying one myself and having a go would be my last resort. I'd rather pay someone who knows what they're at :D

    Interest in this post ,too. Thks


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