Results 1 to 7 of 7

Thread: Wanted: HOT FINGERS

  1. #1
    OptiBoard Apprentice
    Join Date
    Jul 2009
    Location
    Chicago
    Occupation
    Dispensing Optician
    Posts
    25

    Wanted: HOT FINGERS

    Anyone have an old Hot Fingers they want to get rid of? Time to learn a new skill.

    Thanks!

  2. #2
    Optiwizard making films Audiyoda's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2006
    Location
    Nebraska Panhandle
    Occupation
    Other Eyecare-Related Field
    Posts
    1,018
    Good luck. Sold mine a few years ago - still find the occasion I wish I hadn't since them seem to be like gold.

  3. #3
    Master OptiBoarder OptiBoard Silver Supporter
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Location
    Massachusetts
    Occupation
    Dispensing Optician
    Posts
    1,428
    You should try hidden hinge repairs with a soldering iron. No, it isn't quite as easy (I've used Hot Fingers many times), but the soldering irons are cheap, and they'll do the job.

  4. #4
    ATO Member HarryChiling's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2005
    Location
    Nowhereville
    Occupation
    Other Eyecare-Related Field
    Posts
    7,765
    Quote Originally Posted by jefe View Post
    You should try hidden hinge repairs with a soldering iron. No, it isn't quite as easy (I've used Hot Fingers many times), but the soldering irons are cheap, and they'll do the job.
    I posted an instructable on how to create a hot finger with a soldering iron (file directory), keep in mind the heating process is not as precise as hot fingers but since there would be a learning curve either way you might find it easier to use the soldering iron since you have no experience either way, giving it a shot with a soldering iron isn't going to set you back too much something like $15 to $25.

  5. #5
    Master OptiBoarder pseudonym's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2009
    Location
    NC
    Occupation
    Dispensing Optician
    Posts
    648
    I've used one of these to pull out hinges and guard arms:

    http://www.amazon.com/Aoyue-Dual-Fun...5023221&sr=8-1

  6. #6
    Master OptiBoarder OptiBoard Gold Supporter DragonLensmanWV's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Location
    The Greatest Nation
    Occupation
    Optical Retail
    Posts
    7,645
    I still use my 38-year-old Vigor SM-800. I just use an older carbon to really heat up the hinge and remove it and then heat up the new one and insert. Did two last week.
    DragonlensmanWV N.A.O.L.
    "There is nothing patriotic about hating your government or pretending you can hate your government but love your country."

  7. #7
    Optiwizard making films Audiyoda's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2006
    Location
    Nebraska Panhandle
    Occupation
    Other Eyecare-Related Field
    Posts
    1,018
    Quote Originally Posted by pseudonym View Post
    I've used one of these to pull out hinges and guard arms:

    http://www.amazon.com/Aoyue-Dual-Fun...5023221&sr=8-1
    Nice find! Considering I've regretted selling my Hot Fingers at least once a month since selling them, this is a great find.

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads

  1. Hot Fingers II For Sale
    By Audiyoda in forum Optical Marketplace
    Replies: 19
    Last Post: 11-23-2011, 01:36 PM
  2. My fingers hurt!
    By drk in forum General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum
    Replies: 20
    Last Post: 04-03-2008, 12:59 PM
  3. How to make hot fingers
    By HarryChiling in forum OptiBoard File Directory
    Replies: 8
    Last Post: 07-01-2006, 10:58 PM
  4. Looking for a working Hot Fingers
    By Twobadapples in forum Optical Marketplace
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 06-27-2006, 05:59 PM
  5. Jenny P, Our Fingers Are Crossed for You!
    By Joann Raytar in forum Just Conversation
    Replies: 26
    Last Post: 04-09-2002, 05:47 PM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •