Broken Razorblade arms repair

[SLCMark]

Sorry for bumping an old thread, I couldn't see an edit button to add to my previous post.
I managed to break both hinges on my Blades, and after trying superglue to reattach the broken parts then electrical tape to hold the arms on I found a better solution. I use a strap/lanyard with tight rubber connectors (PeeperKeeper brand). Slid over the broken hinges the arms now stay put:

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Thanks Alex for your post!! This is a great solution.....especially knowing that buying expensive used (and often broken arms) ones will just keep breaking.
Here some pics (having trouble getting them into this post) of my Oakley Blades some closeup pics of how snugly they fit as well as the specific Peeper Keeper lanyard and the Amazon product barcode.

They seem to stay on really well but, if you fold the arms to put back in the bag or a glasses case it can make the tight connection keeping the broken arms on loosen (meaning you'll need to get the rubber stretched back into place).

Note: The Peeper Keepers that I bought through Amazon don't have a product barcode on their packaging but the "model" appears to be "Supercord Adjustable" and "Our unique ends go on easy & stay put".
The barcode on the bag that Amazon put them in has the product code sticker that reads X000XFM74F

Keep rockin your Blades!!!!!!!!
Mark

I'll work on getting the pics attached somehow!

 

[AlexF]

SLCMark, great to see you tried it. Thanks for pointing out that the arms can't be folded for placing them in a case, I neglected to mention that. I've thought about using some heatshrink tubing to provide a similar solution, but it would be less easily reversible and also prevent folding.

I usually wear M-frames and have a set of Pro's (which have no hinges) so I'm used to rigid sunglasses, but cases are definitely useful to keep the dust off the lens. I keep them in a large microfiber bag.

I must try and wear the blades for a ride this summer, 35 years and still rockin 'em!
If I ever get a 3D printer I'll definitely try Ironranger88's solution above, plus I always preferred the trigger arms, more comfortable.

 

[llieberman]

Here you go! I had the same problem, so I just made my own... not perfect, but it's better than most people's asking prices (plus they ain't making any new ones, so this will work forever)

Oakley Blade sunglasses systems trigger ear stem by Ironranger88

In the mid 80's Oakley released a set of glasses that would change "cool" forever. The Oakley Blade.I purchased a pair of "Vintage" Oakley sunglasses from a fellow who claimed they were wearable, but alas, the Old plastic in the ear stems had become decayed and fragile. They BROKE!I wanted to...

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Do you sell the stems you 3-d printed?

 

[llieberman]

Here you go! I had the same problem, so I just made my own... not perfect, but it's better than most people's asking prices (plus they ain't making any new ones, so this will work forever)

Oakley Blade sunglasses systems trigger ear stem by Ironranger88

In the mid 80's Oakley released a set of glasses that would change "cool" forever. The Oakley Blade.I purchased a pair of "Vintage" Oakley sunglasses from a fellow who claimed they were wearable, but alas, the Old plastic in the ear stems had become decayed and fragile. They BROKE!I wanted to...

www.thingiverse.com

Do you sell the stems you 3-d printed?

 

[Ironranger88]

Do you sell the stems you 3-d printed?

No, my PLA plastic 3d prints are too weak. You'll need something more advanced like resin printing for it.