Cling Film Seg Height Measurement Tool

[eryn]

Looking for cling film type pd ruler or seg height measurement device. Does anyone out there know where I can get some? I've looked at some of the major optical supplies stores but can't seem to find them.

[uncut]

IMO, the reason why you won't easily find these.......is because the ability to measure is decreased because of all the surfaces involved. I usually find that removing the cull lenses where possible is the best. In the case of rimless, use a lens check and grid several lines, with water-soluble ink, on the lens before measuring works best.

[mullo]

You could use these except for rimless/nylor mountings as you require a frame eyewire groove to insert the bottom of the device into.

http://www.hilco.com/catalog/catalog...DType=internal

The trusty ruler and steady hand are quickest and easiest after enough practice.

At the beginning for practice I would suggest using a fine marker, ensuring the client has normal chin posture, and you are both at the same eye level. Place an ink mark on the cull lens, remove frames, draw a straight horizontal line on the lens at the ink mark, put frames back on and check for sufficient heights while client is sitting and then possibly standing/walking. Then measure with ruler if satisfied.

I have also used clear tape on the lens with the top being the height I want and then measure to the top of the tape with a ruler when.

[Judy Canty]

Didn't LC use those things back in the day??

[davelp]

I like the Seg hi thingies you get from Hilco,My wife sold me on those when I was making my transition from a lab rat to a dispenser. Yes, only really good with full frames, but, outstanding for those, and yes, some of the Lenscrafters use them,( That's where we were at the time) otherwise I use the marker on the demo lens.

[Judy Canty]

LC did have the cling film things on a roll at one time. I guess they decided that Sharpies were cheaper.