You've said, "Oh crap." as you're dispensing a pair of glasses because when the blower on the heat
treater kicked on in the back room, you also heard the glass lens go "twink" as it cracked. Naturally it's the lens that was ordered three weeks ago.
You've said, "Oh crap." as you're dispensing a pair of glasses because when the blower on the heat
treater kicked on in the back room, you also heard the glass lens go "twink" as it cracked. Naturally it's the lens that was ordered three weeks ago.
All the "new styles" for frames are repeats....
Have you seen the Dec '12 "20/20" cover? Just like those old crystal frames that wouldn't sell, and turnedOriginally Posted by SeaU2020
yellow in the drawer; kind of a hoot.
Yes! It would be a hard sell in my office but I love it!
Of course, a truly OLD optician would have calipered the lenses and added a fudge factor when setting the time for the lenses to soak...You've said, "Oh crap." as you're dispensing a pair of glasses because when the blower on the heat
treater kicked on in the back room, you also heard the glass lens go "twink" as it cracked. Naturally it's the lens that was ordered three weeks ago.
....if you know the meaning of "eating glass".
... If you remember blocking with pitch.
...if you remember crimping with pliers.
Do you mean cribbing?
see...when you're old...you forget.
Not old...seasoned...hence the salt and pepper in my hair.
..if you've ever used the term 'glazing'
Patient, ".. Doctor says I have a subscription for stigmata.. Can you fill that?"
Me, "..Um.. "
Finally got me. Aside from the greybeard, I don't FEEL old.
Wesley S. Scott, MBA, MIS, ABOM, NCLE-AC, LDO - SC & GA
“As our circle of knowledge expands, so does the circumference of darkness surrounding it.” -Albert Einstein
..you've ever recommended a Kryptok.
Patient, ".. Doctor says I have a subscription for stigmata.. Can you fill that?"
Me, "..Um.. "
Heard the glass "tweak" added the "fudge" to the heat treat unit, held the burning cigarette between the calloused fingers and not feel it. Kryptok.......lord dunno how many of those I used opposed to a FT because they are less conspicuous. Shoot you could even put them in the top of the frame and make a occupational of sorts and the person could still use them to play golf with.
How about the "Optyl" line......how many patients came in with the end of the temple broke off and everyone had the same story, "I don't know what happened" and then you would tell them, "I do. You were trying to adjust/bend it were you"
"Of course, a truly OLD optician would have calipered the lenses and added a fudge factor when setting the time for the lenses to soak...
Calipering the lenses and referring to the chart that came with the Coburn (?) heat treater was how we determined the time. Separate columns for clear, tinted and photo. Then add the fudge factor based on experience. And if you never broke or warped a lens, my hat is off to you.
Still have the drop ball tester if you'd like to buy a new hat rack for the front hall. I'll even throw in the hat I just tipped.
Signed,
A truly OLD optician.
Last edited by waynegilpin; 12-20-2012 at 04:26 PM.
....If you used a heat temper unit to light your cigarette.
I remember reading all of this from books and hearing stories from old crotchy opticians.
I am thankful for not having to heat treat plastics.
I am thankful for not having to crib lenses.
I am thankful for not having to melt pitch over bunsen burners to block lenses.
I am also thankful that I did not have to hear to many I am an OLD optician stories this year. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
BAH Humbug! We LIKE to tell our stories of the good old days!
Lost and confused in an optical wonderland!
LOL!! I didn't say I never broke one, but it was rare, especially after we modified the tempering unit. The biggest problem with "those" machines (and the ones from Precision Cosmet and a couple of other suppliers) was the doggone analog temperature controllers and analog timers. In the late 1980's I modified all of our air hardeners and put digital timers and temperature controllers in them. The only time we get breakage now is if someone forgets to change the time/temp for a specific lens type. We also swapped out the mechanical contactors (which seemed to last only 6 months) for mercury contactors, not only did we stop having huge temp swings from stuck contactors but it was actually quiet in the lab, no more clacking or buzzing contactors."Of course, a truly OLD optician would have calipered the lenses and added a fudge factor when setting the time for the lenses to soak...
Calipering the lenses and referring to the chart that came with the Coburn (?) heat treater was how we determined the time. Separate columns for clear, tinted and photo. Then add the fudge factor based on experience. And if you never broke or warped a lens, my hat is off to you.
Still have the drop ball tester if you'd like to buy a new hat rack for the front hall. I'll even throw in the hat I just tipped.
Signed,
A truly OLD optician.
.. you know exactly what shape P3 is.. and remember the first 2 times it came back in to style.
Patient, ".. Doctor says I have a subscription for stigmata.. Can you fill that?"
Me, "..Um.. "
I used to wear one.
Wesley S. Scott, MBA, MIS, ABOM, NCLE-AC, LDO - SC & GA
“As our circle of knowledge expands, so does the circumference of darkness surrounding it.” -Albert Einstein
...you remember when all gold, horn rimmed or tortoise shell frames, actually were made with real gold, horn or tortoise shell.
Patient, ".. Doctor says I have a subscription for stigmata.. Can you fill that?"
Me, "..Um.. "
[QUOTE=PhiTrace;447612]I remember reading all of this from books and hearing stories from old crotchy opticians.
I am thankful for not having to heat treat plastics.
QUOTE]
Haha...I heat treated a plastic lens once when I was 17 and was the butt end of a lab joke. Scared the heck outta me and I thought I was going to get fired.
I'll bet that plastic lens got "fired"!
Wesley S. Scott, MBA, MIS, ABOM, NCLE-AC, LDO - SC & GA
“As our circle of knowledge expands, so does the circumference of darkness surrounding it.” -Albert Einstein
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