Hi guys I have lindberg spirit titanium frame, which lindberg won't repair.
Could I repair it myself?

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AdhesiveChild t1_jca1c57 wrote on March 15, 2023 at 11:05 AM

What’s wrong with it ? someone might answer if the image showed the type of damage

crepuscopoli OP t1_jceoa36 wrote on March 16, 2023 at 8:24 AM

Where the green line is, that part is broken into two

CamelHairy t1_jcae32q wrote on March 15, 2023 at 1:05 PM

Wife is a 30 year optician, go locate an independent optical shop, who offers soldering. The chains (my wife working for one of the largest) will not. They use a jewlery grade silver solder. If no independents in your area, a jewler may be your only choice.

InverseMeters t1_jcat4l7 wrote on March 15, 2023 at 2:51 PM

You can't silver solder titanium. It needs to be welded in an oxygen free environment, with something like this. https://sunstonewelders.com/products/micro-tig-welders/orion-s-series-micro-tig-welders

ladz t1_jcbizzl wrote on March 15, 2023 at 5:33 PM

Or a laser welder. Almost any jeweler will have one.

Professional-Ad-4133 t1_jcaqcsf wrote on March 15, 2023 at 2:33 PM

That is an excellent idea! I just had to replace both arms on my mother's glasses. Only one was broken but of course they said you have to replace both at the same time so the one that isn't broken won't soon break. I'll do what you suggested next time and save money! Damn I feel dumb...

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kromkuken t1_jca35ui wrote on March 15, 2023 at 11:25 AM

If its broken in two pieces then you might be able to make threads on both ends and then tighten with a nut.

Oiggamed t1_jca7zon wrote on March 15, 2023 at 12:13 PM

What happened? I’m currently wearing a similar lindberg frame. Love them!

Gnarlodious t1_jcewlqv wrote on March 16, 2023 at 10:23 AM

I have a Seiko titanium frame from years that broke, they are no longer made. After about 3 months a broken one popped up on eBay. I used its part to repair mine. Still using it!