Glasses, frame repair broken in the middle, above nose

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I got my glasses about 5/6 years ago.
Not only did the frame cost me what I felt
was a large amount of money but IMO they not only suit me
but I feel very comfortable in them.
They are heavy, men's glasses. With steel arms
I've dropped them   the other day and they broke its about the 12th time 
I had them above my head whilst getting out car as I'd just read a text message
The glasses fell on the concrete floor and snapped right in the middle of
the bridge.
I've looked everywhere and they are no longer made and a I don't
want a used pair.
Repairs are 100 everywhere but no guarantees of any type
I tried super glue and added a bit of foam, which held but as I was filing the foam down, they came apart again.

I don't have a small drill or steady hand to drill in pin and glue

Any glue that would do the job?
I thought Gripfill would do it but the directions on the tube stated "one surface has to be porous and the frame is not porous.

Emmia

I'm not sure how to fix them, but could you get a replica made? I think whatever you do as a fix may fail in time, especially as you abuse them a bit (it's not good for glasses to be pushed on top of your head)

https://www.peepeyewear.co.uk/custom-handmade-frame

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from 245. Not too bad just for the front bit and I'm guess it will be a load more for them to join the arms
I will keep them in mind. 

Emmia

UnsureAboutthis said:

from 245. Not too bad just for the front bit and I'm guess it will be a load more for them to join the arms
I will keep them in mind. 

They're not metal, so you'd end up with plastic frames/glasses of the same shape instead.

ThisIsWeird

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I got my glasses about 5/6 years ago.
Not only did the frame cost me what I felt was a large amount of money but IMO they not only suit me
but I feel very comfortable in them.
They are heavy, men's glasses. With steel arms I've dropped them   the other day and they broke its about the 12th time I had them above my head whilst getting out car as I'd just read a text message
The glasses fell on the concrete floor and snapped right in the middle of the bridge.
I've looked everywhere and they are no longer made and a I don't want a used pair.
Repairs are 100 everywhere but no guarantees of any type I tried super glue and added a bit of foam, which held but as I was filing the foam down, they came apart again.
I don't have a small drill or steady hand to drill in pin and glue
Any glue that would do the job?
I thought Gripfill would do it but the directions on the tube stated "one surface has to be porous and the frame is not porous.

Hi UAT.

As you've surmised, a straight adhesive just ain't going to do the job, as the contact area is too small, and the leverage on that part too great. Yes, you need someone with a small drill so you can first insert one or two hidden pins to join them, bedded in probably an epoxy adhesive, or perhaps a viscous, gap-filling, superglue.

So, do you know a hobbyist or handyperson who could take this on? Many DIYish people can do this - you just need to find them!

Emmia

Alternatively there are repair services available, including welding

https://www.simplespex.co.uk/frame-repair-service/

Or Cubitts does a bespoke glasses design service which may get you a replacement.

https://cubitts.com/pages/bespoke

ThisIsWeird

Yup - he's already had ~£100 quotes for this.

This is a great project for a DIY repair, but it needs the tools, and a volunteer.

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ThisIsWeird said:

Yup - he's already had ~£100 quotes for this.

This is a great project for a DIY repair, but it needs the tools, and a volunteer.

Yes, I've already seen the 99 pound standard quotes for the repair of nose bridge.But no guarantees that I can see.
I will try the "hobby" route. 

Belenus

I got my glasses about 5/6 years ago.

When did you last have an eye test? You should have one at least every two years, not only to check your vision but to also check for glaucoma and other possible eye diseases etc.

Are you unable to find suitable new frames locally or online?

New glasses should be a better solution than trying to repair an old pair.

You can get frames and basic lens for as little as £50. 

There is a wide range of choice in our local Boots, Specsavers etc.

Emmia

Belenus said:

I got my glasses about 5/6 years ago.

When did you last have an eye test? You should have one at least every two years, not only to check your vision but to also check for glaucoma and other possible eye diseases etc.

Are you unable to find suitable new frames locally or online?

New glasses should be a better solution than trying to repair an old pair.

You can get frames and basic lens for as little as £50. 

There is a wide range of choice in our local Boots, Specsavers etc.

I think the issue is the OP likes these particular frames, they don't want different frames - even if they are just £50