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    Very Nice Job

    Very nice job... We use a micro-welder and can maintain the hinge function but not the spring. How do you remove the spring components? I've never tried that. Thanks,

    Rob
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    We have been soldering regular metal frames for...

    We have been soldering regular metal frames for years with silver solder and either a torch or an electric soldering machine. We have recently purchased a micro welder to allow us to weld stainless...
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    +1 on Cherry Optical... Fast, fair and friendly....

    +1 on Cherry Optical... Fast, fair and friendly. They look out for the independent also :o)
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    Merrymaker, this is just a term I use for the new...

    Merrymaker, this is just a term I use for the new system we have started. I have used the sell one off of the board and reorder system but with shipping cost so high that wasn't helping the bottom...
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    One line we are appreciating more and more would...

    One line we are appreciating more and more would be Kenmark Optical. With Vera, Lilly and Kensie, Dana Buchman, Jhane Barnes and Penguin they offer a ton of options and the company is a dream to...
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    I agree... And I don't work for Cherry either....

    I agree... And I don't work for Cherry either....
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    UPC bar code warning....

    I was talking with my Tura rep about the cool feature the iphone has that all you need to do is take a picture of the book and poof you have all the information about the book and different online...
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    I have used the medical version of the Next Gen...

    I have used the medical version of the Next Gen software. I stepped out of optical for almost a year and managed a group of Physical Rehab clinics. I went to Atlanta to become a "Super User" and they...
  9. Thread: In Office Lab

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    I would say make sure you dig into the financial...

    I would say make sure you dig into the financial aspect of things. I have found on average less than a $10 savings finishing in house when it comes to PAL's and such. SV can be a little more...
  10. Chris, Sad isn't it... I was at a conference...

    Chris,

    Sad isn't it... I was at a conference in Green Bay and enjoyed a class where the topic was online eyewear in our industry. The gal teaching the class recently concluded a study on the...
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    Quality looks good. I was expecting to have to...

    Quality looks good. I was expecting to have to put them together but they do came assembled. They have updated the pad arms to the screw style with silicone pads. They have the original 5 bbl hinges...
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    Received my Shuron frames today!!!

    Well I must say I am excited. With the retro styling taking off I decided to bring in some American made frames. We received 12 frames, some classic and some of there newer "fresh" styles. It was...
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    $900... Wow, have you seen such a creature...

    $900... Wow, have you seen such a creature before? I personally would buy a bigger gun so my aim wouldn't have to be as good :o) One of my Doc’s had someone ask about them....
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    Shooting Glasses.....

    Has anyone used, seen or heard of these shooting glasses? Any insight to how well they work....

    http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/nra/ssusa_201008/index.php?startid=8

    Have a great day......
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    This is my way of verifying the real life...

    This is my way of verifying the real life "calibration"... Barry, Don't you feel this would show what pads are slipping during edging? It won't fix the problem but it would help identify pad...
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    Testing the edgers...

    To test the edgers I take a junk lens, flexible PD rule and a sharp screwdriver. Scribe a straight line across the lens with the rule, lay it out and make sure it is blocked straight. Edge the lens...
  17. Thread: Need a Frame

    by rbailen
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    No luck here..

    I don't have one of these...

    I might be able to solder it for you for n/c... PM me if interested.

    Rob
  18. Thread: Frame turnover

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    I would agree... Goal is another good software...

    I would agree... Goal is another good software and reasonably priced. It is Mac based and almost bullet proof.
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    The best I have seen is the guy or gal at the...

    The best I have seen is the guy or gal at the state fair or mall with a humidifier and a paste wax looking cleaner cleaning everyones glasses... I have never seen Hilco, Amcon or anyone else carry...
  20. Thread: Frame turnover

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    Welcome to Optiboard... I use officemate to track...

    Welcome to Optiboard... I use officemate to track general information like total numbers per demographic and price points, several years back I maintaind current inventory and kept an eye on the 4X...
  21. Thread: Midwest Expo

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    Jacqui.. I know how you feel, and I also hate to...

    Jacqui.. I know how you feel, and I also hate to see one company have so much control. But these are good classes and national speakers, 4 ABO credits and they offer them at no charge. There are...
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    Spectrum is a partner lab I believe...

    Spectrum is a partner lab I believe...
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    Spectrum University

    Spectrum Optical in St. Cloud has a one day conference that is good... It is also free :o), It is coming up the 19th of this month...
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    I would use the 1.0 since the Px is requesting...

    I would use the 1.0 since the Px is requesting the thinnest available. :)
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    My guess would be material... You could also...

    My guess would be material... You could also check face form and panto. Spot the OC's in both pair and try to rule out everything. My guess is he was in a 1.0 Poly before??? Just a hunch... Good...
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