Cutting Lenses - What Works

[InfiniteHero]

Use the 300 for all, then maybe a 600 at the end with water for the edges. Do not take the tape off till its fitted in the frame. IF you can get the nubs together, then stop, you will only ruin it if you go further

 

[dr.chop]

You guys want to learn how to chop lenses? No BS sandpaper involved, no nonsense? Maybe I should offer an instructional deal. The way to do them proper. Polished edges (without sanding or any of that), beveling, all of it...who would be interested? I did an old one, but many many things have changed with that. And seeing as how I really don't want to cut lenses anymore, I can offer the ability to teach anyone who is interested. Screw it. There is alot to be said for the tricks and tips that can help save one a ton of money, or earn it as well.

 

[atrain]

You guys want to learn how to chop lenses? No BS sandpaper involved, no nonsense? Maybe I should offer an instructional deal. The way to do them proper. Polished edges (without sanding or any of that), beveling, all of it...who would be interested? I did an old one, but many many things have changed with that. And seeing as how I really don't want to cut lenses anymore, I can offer the ability to teach anyone who is interested. Screw it. There is alot to be said for the tricks and tips that can help save one a ton of money, or earn it as well.

I would love to know

 

[InfiniteHero]

You guys want to learn how to chop lenses? No BS sandpaper involved, no nonsense? Maybe I should offer an instructional deal. The way to do them proper. Polished edges (without sanding or any of that), beveling, all of it...who would be interested? I did an old one, but many many things have changed with that. And seeing as how I really don't want to cut lenses anymore, I can offer the ability to teach anyone who is interested. Screw it. There is alot to be said for the tricks and tips that can help save one a ton of money, or earn it as well.

I totally agree, it is a learned practice and the tips will likely save someone from ruining a set of lenses for their first time. I think all the information is buried in this thread, just that its in bits a pieces, and most people won't go back 23 pages to read it. Its a great idea, from someone who has done this a lot.

 

[dr.chop]

no, I don't mean silly write up. I mean step by step HD video. Start to finish and not just O Matter based chops, I mean wire, x metal, o matter etc. How to combat lens cracking on R1, reverse beveled lenses, and more. Polishing edges without sand papers, cutting without bench grinders and files...A real in depth training.

 

[InfiniteHero]

no, I don't mean silly write up. I mean step by step HD video. Start to finish and not just O Matter based chops, I mean wire, x metal, o matter etc. How to combat lens cracking on R1, reverse beveled lenses, and more. Polishing edges without sand papers, cutting without bench grinders and files...A real in depth training.

YES, I think that would be great, I would learn something for sure myself. I am sure the Forum Members would really appreciate that.

 

[Rezechs]

Learn from the master himself it would be awesome if it was a video, not sure how much work that would be but i'm sure we would all appreciate it.

 

[dr.chop]

Maybe it's time to do so. I will grab a couple gopros, my video camera, and go for broke. I have a few projects lined up, so why not. Just need a wired mic to wear, otherwise the audio would BLOW...let me work on this.

 

[RyanCF]

I would love to learn to do them myself. Even reading through this thread I wouldn't feel confident enough to do it. With the price of lenses, it's pretty expensive to learn the hard way.

 

[thisguy]

I agree this will turn in to a great how to project. It will be nice to see the "right" way on how to do this.