Cutting lenses by hand (a guide)

[SharkSugender]

Im ready

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Bro lol start with SHlT lenses not with dillons

 

[fredam2008]

Hopefully not your first cuts ever

just kiddin, ofcurz not, lolz.

 

[fredam2008]

Bro lol start with SHlT lenses not with dillons

nah,lolz, will practice more on the beaters 1st

 

[fredam2008]

I use blue 3m tape and the pink delicate surface tape. Be VERY weary of cutting ice and positive red, the iridium is delicate

can I use Scotch 3M blue brand instead of 3M? as hard to find this brand in AU? not sure it's avail here, lolz
What brand is this pink delicate surface tape do you used?

 

[SharkSugender]

I can use this right?

 

[fredam2008]

I can use this right?

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this scotch blue is available in our store.

How about this, What brand is this pink delicate surface tape do you used?

 

[docrusty]

This is what I use (#2080). It sticks a bit better. However, couple things to keep in mind…

Older ice, fire, +red, and violet lenses are very difficult to cut as the tape (even frog tape) will peel the iridium right off. Newer lenses are a bit better but you need to hold your breath peeing the tape when your done.

Prizm lenses must have a hydrophobic or similar coating on them as any tape has a hard time sticking. But 2080 is the best I’ve found.

 

[SharkSugender]

This is what I use (#2080). It sticks a bit better. However, couple things to keep in mind…

Older ice, fire, +red, and violet lenses are very difficult to cut as the tape (even frog tape) will peel the iridium right off. Newer lenses are a bit better but you need to hold your breath peeing the tape when your done.

Prizm lenses must have a hydrophobic or similar coating on them as any tape has a hard time sticking. But 2080 is the best I’ve found.

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That tower in the back

 

[SharkSugender]

This is an old juliet fire lens that i'm trying to custom cut for a penny. I guess i'll be expecting the iridium to come off as i peel off the adhesive lol but it's okay. It's a beater lens anyway

 

[docrusty]

This is an old juliet fire lens that i'm trying to custom cut for a penny. I guess i'll be expecting the iridium to come off as i peel off the adhesive lol but it's okay. It's a beater lens anyway

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The straightlink fire lenses are fine for some reason but seems anything older than that and it has a good chance of peeling.