Removing O-matter Earstems From Frame

[oakleyman2424]

How do I safely remove a pair of earstems from a broken O-matter frame without damaging the mounting points or hinges? I'm specifically working with a pair of Minutes where the frame broke right down the center. I'd like to save the earstems and maybe customize a different pair if I can remove them safely.

Any help is appreciated.

 

[BriP]

well if the frame front is scrap already just cut the frame at the hinge and the arms would be unscathed.. but otherwise MOST frames' arms will pop out with a twisting motion. if i remember correctly its usually top out first, then bottom.it always feels like its gonna snap and i refrain from doing it. again if the frame is scrap, just cut it out..

 

[Funky-Trixtar]

angle the earstem at 45% to the frame and then pop them!

 

[Juleye Exclusive Eyewear]

The snappy feeling is the feeling you get when they earstems are fully open indeed. Follow Funky's tip and you'll be all fine.

 

[Oakley_Sight]

I use a guitar pick. Fold the stems fully shut & then place the thin edge of the pick up against the closed stem & the bottom of the orbit. As you open the arm it should cause the pick to go between it & the orbit therefore lifting the hinge up & cause it to pop the locating pin up & out of its hole & thus freeing the arm.

 

[BriP]

angle the earstem at 45% to the frame and then pop them!

oh wow i never knew the 45degree trick. thats helpful! my earstems will never be threatened from
breaking again

 

[Funky-Trixtar]

Heed this warning, 'tread with care' even this method is no absolute guarantee that it will work: softly, softly, catchee monkey............
Tony, that sounds quite an ingenuitive method. If it works.....lol

 

[BriP]

Heed this warning, 'tread with care' even this method is no absolute guarantee that it will work: softly, softly, catchee monkey............
Tony, that sounds quite an ingenuitive method. If it works.....lol

i have used the slow prying method before with success but it is tedious