The Optical Workshop @McClintock Eyewear

I should say no sometimes but if I do then who will say yes? Like this job, a pilot who takes his glasses off for reading wants distance for… you know, not crashing… but wants to read his display panels asked me to make glasses with the bottom cut off. The display lens is used as a template when making prescription lenses in half rim frames so first I made changes to that. I popped it back in for a check then made the lenses. Then made more as sunglasses. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc-bfQVtgS0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Why settle for just one colour of your favourite pair of glasses when like Emma, you can so easily have them made in an extra colour, two colours even! https://www.instagram.com/p/CaF6k53tmPL/?utm_medium=tumblr

I don’t like sending work outside but I am asked for engraving so rarely, it is not worth the cost of set up for a professional rig. However, after my local guy decided to put the engraving on the outside, I’m reconsidering. To fix, scrape back with Stanley blade then wet and dry paper - 240 grit, 360 grit, 400 grit, coarse mop on polishing machine, gloss mop on polishing machine. Fixed. Message me with advice on a laser engraver! https://www.instagram.com/p/CO-be1khRMa/?igshid=12g3gqpx5qsre

It’s #worldearthday which is a good time to look at your consumerism and how it affects the planet. Small changes make a difference. Restore something that is a little tired, Reuse something that might be headed to landfill, Revive a favourite item so you feel great in it again, Review your choices, make better ones. Small changes. . . . . . . . . #earthday #gogreen #recycle #reuse #repair #restore #fashion #ecofriendly https://www.instagram.com/p/CN9lMskhaFB/?igshid=qjijk6gj8jtm

To those of you that have to defend hanging on to things, 15 years after my customer bought these Mykita Charles new from me, he’s back for new lenses and immediately I’m thinking... “don’t I have the template for that?” . . . . . #hoarder #mykita #lenses #reglaze #reuse https://www.instagram.com/p/CNfg6KKBj3X/?igshid=19mivuhsnlx57

Olly’s @kirk.originals “Loi”, just like those we made for Gary Oldman to wear in Batman many moons ago (different colour mind). In for a good polish and new @hoyalensuk #varifocals plus, some of the same to a pair of new old stock found on eBay. Good find Olly #garyoldman #commisionergordon #glasses #spectacles #batman #varifocals #righttorepair https://www.instagram.com/p/CMpUXvMBqsi/?igshid=2tla8sor0jro

A product I love just got better on finding out about @legrandtetras_fr free repair service. Learn more on the blog... Link in bio. (at Wokingham) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLotSh-hxD6/?igshid=1h7sytft8k7mq

Sam spent a long time choosing a hand made Japanese titanium frame then had it shipped from there to the U.K. Did he stick any old lenses in? No, he came to me for our premium Hoya Japan lenses with a 3 year, no quibble guarantee. (at Wokingham) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKkDdMyBMr6/?igshid=1rmrh0kxmcn4

A broken hinge is a common job for me. The old hinge is removed by filing and pushing out the rivets. A new hinge and new rivets go in followed by sanding smooth and polishing. https://www.instagram.com/p/CIx-ACRh4YQ/?igshid=ddlff542216w

Not really one for Black Friday deals but since our supplier has made this possible, seems right to pass it on. https://www.instagram.com/p/CH-IoamBeuV/?igshid=oeg2rsj5dz94

How many pairs of #custommade rainbow tinted glasses do you need? Well if you are Carolyn, three it seems with a warning of another pair in the new year. (at Wokingham) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGpeFUlB_Dm/?igshid=18hmzh95p6179

A tired pair of #shuron sidewinders. Pins tightened and a full polish. #craftsmanship saves the day, or the #spectacles in this case. (at The Optical Workshop) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtqxSqGgnrl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=6jcr3b9mmr3t

Mubeen is back with his Res Rei for another refurb. A good old pummelling in the sandblasting cabinet and they are factory fresh again. (at The Optical Workshop) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bnd9zgLg25a/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1cuf0m8qffvzs

Another well loved and broken #shuron Freeway in the shop this week. New hinges and a full polish, ready for a few more years wear. (at The Optical Workshop)

Here’s why #quality matters. Jeanne’s @kirkoriginals_ are over 20 years old but with a polish and new lenses, they’re ready to rock again.

Josh has a lovely @moscotnyc Miltzen that had perfectly hideous gold mirror lenses. Not anymore, now it has #stylish grey ones. You’ll look great in these Josh. (at The Optical Workshop)

Back in the day, @kirkoriginals_ with metal temples had the hinges set wider to compensate for the thinner temple. So what do you do if you want to changer over?