Is Anyone Offering A Custom Lens Cutting Service In The UK?

[Oakleyantics]

Yes to be fair the website left alot to be desired! There is another company called ciliary blue who will also do them, I was about to send my frames to them but was put off by one negative review, but to be fair that was one of about 100. I chose to go to axis as they are about 20 minutes away, apparently they cut lenses for boots and places.. here are some photos of the lenses they cut for me, they are prescription lenses which they supplied they matched the tint of my oakley lenses perfectly.

Just out of interest Is it prescription lenses you need, also which frames?

 

[Oakleyantics]

Link to cillary blue website, think they quoted £50 for prescription lenses for my racing jackets, testimonials, ideas and feedback | Spectacle reglazing at Ciliary Blue
It was a review which said they modified the frame which put me off, I did phone them and talk about it with them but just didn't feel confident sending my frames off to them. Perfect tho I guess if they are more local to you?

 

[JSC]

I want to get Oakley Plaintiff and Big Taco lenses cut down for my Mars. So I would be supplying all the parts, they would just do the cutting.

 

[salj838]

I want to get Oakley Plaintiff and Big Taco lenses cut down for my Mars. So I would be supplying all the parts, they would just do the cutting.

It seems like quicker if you ask dr chop to cut you the lenses and ship to uk and declare it $50-60 in value? Which is basically the cost of the lens excl the cutting services so technically you're still not underdeclaring.

 

[JSC]

Unfortunately I already have 5 donor lenses. Maybe it is time to get the Dremel out, for some DIY cuts.

 

[Oakleyantics]

Axis in sheffield should defiantly be able to do it, if I were you I'd give them a call and have a chat, he's an honest guy and seemed to really know his stuff, the cut on my lenses is fantastic, just the lenses themselves aren't a 100% match as they are thicker than originals.. as your supplying your own lenses this shouldn't be an issue!

 

[TexxxZ 2.0]

Has anyone seen or knows of a video actually showing someone using a dremel to cut/grind lenses as i need some myself and would be a cheap aftermarket lens to practice on ?

 

[Norcal91707]

Dremel or sander, and some masking tape

 

[XM-I]

Dremel or sander, and some masking tape

Quite the resurrection, five years and change.

 

[TheDukeOfIce]

Quite the resurrection, five years and change.

Seriously, and now I would go with @Wavecloud he does amazing etching, cutting (and customizing!) in the UK.