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    Dispensary

    Ok, turning to all you optiboarders for help again :hammer:

    I'm trying to make a list for everything you need to run your dipensary and a finishing lab, but I'm sure I'm fogetting something, if all of you could just tell me one thing I'll check it off my list :hammer:

    Thanks guys
    A.A.S. ABOC :p

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    Perhaps a better approach would be that you supply the list you have and let everyone add something that you may not have thought of.
    I would say you need an ink pen.

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    Tools..............................

    And dont forget Left and Right handed screwdrivers

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    OK, here is part of my list, at least what I remeber since I don't have my list with me right now


    Lensometer
    Patternless Edger (which do you all recommend ???)
    Blocks
    Leap Pads
    Set of tools like screw driver, needle nose plier ...
    China Markers
    Sharpies
    Blocking Pads
    Nylon Cord
    Interliner
    Tool Tray / Holder
    An Assortment of Screws and Nose Pads
    Temple Covers
    RX Aligner
    Circumference Measure
    Pupillometer
    PD Sticks
    Trays
    Frame Warmer
    Glass Beads
    Ultrasonic Cleaner
    Mirrors
    Tint unit with tints
    Lens Holders
    Lens Cleaner
    UV
    UV Meter
    Hand Edger
    Lens Thickness Caliper
    Lens Clock
    Finished Lenses
    Lens Cabinet
    Computer
    Software (recommendations???)
    Frame Displays
    Dispensing Tables
    Frames of course

    OK, that's all I can think of right now and I'm sure I'm missing a whole bunch.

    I'm very open for any recommendations on what and where to get everything I need.

    Thank you all for your help
    A.A.S. ABOC :p

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    Just thought of more:

    Workorder forms
    Printer
    Copier
    Fax
    Paper
    Business Cards
    Letter Heads
    Lisences (any idea of which in Texas ???)
    Telephones
    Files or Folders for the Patient's charts
    Pens
    Stapler
    Hole Puncher
    Contract with Labs
    Contract with Frame Manufacturers
    Tissues
    Towels / Diapers
    Readers
    Goo Gone
    Something that actually works to remove PAL markings
    Lens Cloths
    Assecories (any tips???)

    OK, I think that's it for now, if I think of more I'll let you all know.

    Thanks
    A.A.S. ABOC :p

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    Lots of money and a business plan!

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    we use the santinelli edger and love it and we also use maxim eyes software, it's great as well.

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    Tinting unit..........................

    Get a microwave instead of a tinting unit and use the Micro Tint System. It is much faster to tint, no toxic fumes and will cost a lot less. The US Navy is tossing out the old tinting units.
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    catalogs
    a subscription to FRAMES magazine
    clip-ons
    boxes to stores designer cases and understock frames
    polarization demonstrator
    transitions demonstrator
    caliper
    colmascope (check for cross in heat treated lenses)
    drill or dremel
    clip-ons (sun and magnifyers)
    temple tips
    envelopes
    I use non-acetone nail polish remover for PAL ink lines
    calculator
    will you give complimentary cleaners/cloths?
    ...Just ask me...

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    no acetone..............

    Quote Originally Posted by Spexvet

    I use non-acetone nail polish remover for PAL ink lines
    Actually when you smell at them.....................you can tell.................they are full of acetone.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chris Ryser
    Actually when you smell at them.....................you can tell.................they are full of acetone.
    And yet acetone is not on the ingredients list, and it doesn't crack poly.
    ...Just ask me...

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    Thank you for all the input. Please tell me more about the microwave. And which lab is everybody using ???

    Thanks
    A.A.S. ABOC :p

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    Idea Microwaves......................

    Quote Originally Posted by omisliebling

    Thank you for all the input. Please tell me more about the microwave. And which lab is everybody using ???
    Right now, the US Navy is using it and has started of getting rid of its dye pots and the US Army is going to do the same thing. When the armed forces get into something, it has been fully tested (7 month) right down to its roots. They have relized that this tinting system is not only faster and better, it tints hard to dye lenses to dark in no time, but it also does not emit any toxic fumes. You can see all about it it at http://optochemicals.com, which is the most visited optical website after the Optiboard these days.
    Last edited by Chris Ryser; 01-31-2005 at 03:33 AM.
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