Me, My ME1200 and Mike @ Quest Labs

[Barry Santini]

You know, really really special glasses only happen when everything comes together optimally:

1. Client
2. Optician
3. Rx
4. Frame
5. Lab

Well, the above stars all lined up on this one:

Rx:
R +10.75 -1.25 x 141
L + 9.00 Sph
Add: +3.00

CR-39 7 x 28 Trifocal, +8.75 base, Double Convex
Silhouette Crystals Rimless - Custom Shape (from a Casanova frame)
Lt Brown 10% tint
No AR

Glasses ordered Sat, 9/22
Glasses delivered Mon, 10/1

See Pics attached. Yes, lenses featured blended lenticular bowl.

She was ecstatic!

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PS -she was a client of my dad. She's been coming for 50 years!

[obxeyeguy]

Not quite sure I see the usefulness of a 10% tint in a "disappear" design, and no AR. Great looking pair though, nice job!

[Barry Santini]

The light tint:
Makes edges blend with skin
Hides seg lines
Covers things the magnifications reveals
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[jefe]

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[optical24/7]

Barry, you're comfortable with CR in a (hard) compression mounting? I've experimented with such and breathing on them caused failure. You're a braver man than I am Gunga Din.

[braheem24]

Why are your counter tops slitting their wrists?

[Barry Santini]

Probably cut tempke tips there for a while

[Barry Santini]

I've had many plus jobs in cr39 in silhouette mounting.
Beyond technique, choose your clients wisely😏

[Johns]

These photos bring back (fond) memories of Dragon!

[jcamp]

No other material would have been a better choice?

[Barry Santini]

No other material would have been a better choice?

Hey, I'm open. 7x28 trifocal for this rx,

Go!

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[jonathan barber]

Bravo Barry!! I have to say it is an awesome feeling when dispensing a perfectly made set of glasses, I know I probably been just as excited as the patient!

[shannon]

They really turned out beautifully...now we pray that she is just a very careful person with her glasses. Bravo!

[pezfaerie]

Great job! Gotta love that ME1200!! And the optician who knows how to use it. :)

[Chris Ryser]

She was ecstatic!

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PS -she was a client of my dad. She's been coming for 50 years!

Barry...................... an absolutely beautiful and superb job, like we used to see and make in the old days with less sophisticated equipment.

No wonder that the client has been faithful from father to son for over 50 years, I just love to see a masterfull job in a lenticular, without the progressive lenses, a cruxite type tint and all done in CR39 without an AR.

Anybody, able to supply products like that made to measure, will never have to worry to loose their customers to the internet sellers that do not have the hands on facility and practice. and rely mainly on heavily advertised goodies they can sell cheaper.

I now what it means to have made a well done job.....................congratulations Barry.

[Fezz]

Hey, I'm open. 7x28 trifocal for this rx,

Go!

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Trivex!

[Fezz]

Very nice looking job by the way!

I am glad to see someone using Mike and Quest Lab!

[Barry Santini]

Barry...................... an absolutely beautiful and superb job, like we used to see and make in the old days with less sophisticated equipment.

No wonder that the client has been faithful from father to son for over 50 years, I just love to see a masterfull job in a lenticular, without the progressive lenses, a cruxite type tint and all done in CR39 without an AR.

Anybody, able to supply products like that made to measure, will never have to worry to loose their customers to the internet sellers that do not have the hands on facility and practice. and rely mainly on heavily advertised goodies they can sell cheaper.

I now what it means to have made a well done job.....................congratulations Barry.

Thanks, Chris. But as I mentioned at the top, I think everything has to come together to make these happen.

Fezz - a confession: I has originally spec'd +10 base, but that lens was not available for the target timeframe. When I rec'd the 8.75, I decided to give it a go. Worked out well, I'd say.

Client was making one last trip to her homeland, as her husband's health is declining. Really needed this pair for this past Monday.

As far as Cr39 goes, i carefully and individually ream out each of the bushing holes. The bushings must be BLS-40s...aka the softer material, and they must slide in and out of the holes easily...no tension if you want to reduce cracking. I also reduce clamping tension to the temples as much as possible by removing the "bow". Also, heat the bushings over a frame warmer to soften them before using the clamping plier.

Really, anyone here can do this. It's not rocket science. All the tips you need (and an ME1200!) are above. Good luck!

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[MikeAurelius]

Nice job on the blend, I had to take a 2nd and 3rd look to see it. Awesome!!

[GokhanSF]

Great work Barry

[jefe]

Trivex!

I'm curious as to why you didn't use Trivex.

[Barry Santini]

I'm curious as to why you didn't use Trivex.

originally was targeting 10 base, which I don't think is available in a 10 base 7 x 28.

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[kat]

Great Job!

[Barry Santini]

Great Job!

Thanks Everyone. But it was also the supporting players here, Mike at Quest and my ME 1200 that deserve equal credit.

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[Tallboy]

That is unbelievable work. Thank you for sharing.