A Guide to Repairing Glasses Frames

• Tap ‘n’ Lok® Locking Screws
• Replacement and Repair Screws ~ “What’s the Difference?”
• Spring Hinge Thread-Seeker

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Tap ‘n’ Lok® Locking Screws

Tired of screw hunting and taps that break? Tap ‘n’ Lok® Repair Screws are made of stainless steel and have specially designed threading that cuts new threads into damaged hinges and closing barrels and ½ joints. These screws also have Tight Bond® coating that locks the screw into place so it won’t come out unless you take it out!

1. Choose the Head size and Diameter of the screw you need. If you’re not sure of the diameter, 1.4mm is a good starting point.

2. Insert the screw providing moderate torque to cut new threads. If its too difficult to insert, drop down one diameter in size.

3.   Snap off the excess with needle nose pliers and re-torque for maximum bond.
Important note: DO NOT use cutters, simply rock and snap (we recommend #21/410).

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Replacement and Repair Screws
“What’s the Difference?”

1. Replacement screws are used when the frame has not been damaged but a screw has fallen out. Safe-Lok® screws solve this problem with its Tight Bond® coating by locking the screw in place.

2. Repair screws are used when the frames hardware has stripped threads or a screw has been drilled out. Tap ‘n’ Lok® screws tap new threads easily to make the repair a snap! Tap ‘n’ Lok® screws also have our Tight Bond® coating to lock screws in place.

3. Tight Bond® is a unique locking system that eliminates temple flop and lens drop from occurring. Although the screws can be removed with a screwdriver, they will not become loose or fall out like conventional screws.

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Spring Hinge Thread-Seeker

Hardware, especially Spring Hinges, doesn’t always line up correctly, and that makes it difficult to insert a blunt end screw. This specially designed Spring Hinge Thread-Seeker screw will start threading and align itself with its tapered end when you insert it. It’s that easy!

	1.   Insert the Thread-Seeker screw
	2.   Start insertion with a screwdriver and the tapered end does the rest.
	3.   Snap off the excess screw for a perfect fit.

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