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    Mercer repair pins.... Still available??

    Happy new year all!

    I'm attempting to locate the metal "rods" or "pins" that are used with the Mercer repair units. Does anyone know if supplies are available anywhere?

    The Mercer unit was an optical repair device for zyl frames that used thin metal pins that were heated hot then melted into the zyl frame at a break to act as a temporary repair.

    Any help locating replacement pins is appreciated.

    Thanks, Jamie

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    These days you purchase the right solvent to liquefy the the break on cell frames, stick them together and let dry overnight. Following morning you sand the small bulge and polish the frame and you have a non visible mend, if properly done.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chris Ryser View Post
    These days you purchase the right solvent to liquefy the the break on cell frames, stick them together and let dry overnight. Following morning you sand the small bulge and polish the frame and you have a non visible mend, if properly done.
    Thanks Chris!

    Still, however, I am looking for Mercer pins. Does anyone know if any source still supplies them?

    Regards,

    Jamie

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