Cutting lenses by hand (a guide)

[SharkSugender]

Second try. These are much cleaner than the first one. Too bad the iridium peeled off a bit. These had so much scratches on the iridium before i cut them

 

[WavecloudCustoms]

Second try. These are much cleaner than the first one. Too bad the iridium peeled off a bit. These had so much scratches on the iridium before i cut them

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What masking are you using?

I recommend Frog Tape yellow for delicate surfaces. By far the best option. And be sure to de-tack it a bit too.

If the lens is already scratched I wouldn’t bother with any masking to be honest.

 

[WavecloudCustoms]

Couple of my recent creations…
Still needs a bit of finishing on the Emerald Heater.

 

[WavecloudCustoms]

Few more…. Shield lenses. Hybrid & 67…

 

[fredam2008]

My 3rd attempt, much better than the first 2 i used R1 beater lens with normal cracks on the edge .
Now, Im running out of donor beater lens. I need more supplies for more practices lolz

 

[SharkSugender]

My 3rd attempt, much better than the first 2 i used R1 beater lens here.
Now, Im running out of donor beater lens. I need more supplies, lolz

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Oh so that's why it has a stress crack! I thought you forced it in lol it was already cracked from an R1

 

[fredam2008]

Oh so that's why it has a stress crack! I thought you forced it in lol it was already cracked from an R1

Yup, common from the R1 lolz

 

[MatSteelersFan]

Few more…. Shield lenses. Hybrid & 67…

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My 3rd attempt, much better than the first 2 i used R1 beater lens with normal cracks on the edge .
Now, Im running out of donor beater lens. I need more supplies for more practices lolz

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Nicely done fellas

 

[fredam2008]

Nicely done fellas

thanks mate
This is just the beginning, need more practice tho, before attempting to cut sl and my dillons soon, lol

 

[SharkSugender]

yellow frog tape came loose on one corner, i will never use that tape again. I'm goin back to blue tape. Had to cut these lenses without tape because i was pissed off. Thanks @qtrain23 for givin me the idea.