Hand Tools

• Olson Saw SF63525 5-Inch Jewlers Saw Frame

  • https://amzn.to/2vatzc0

• Olson Saw SP46500 Spiral Scroll Saw Blade

  • https://amzn.to/2VoqBew

• Ceramic Deburring Tool

  • https://amzn.to/37Z8RsJ

  • https://www.moldshoptools.com/catalog/list.php?category_id=45&Web_Session=1c13d2970d07f173d67499ff4df7c333

• Grobet Swiss Pattern File Vulcrylic 8 Inch

  • https://amzn.to/3c9FIhP

• Proxxon 28608 Precision Vise FMZ with Clamp

  • https://amzn.to/2VtRCx5

• General Tools 88 Tungsten Carbide Scriber

  • https://amzn.to/2Tnlt7E

• Fiskars 710150-1001 PowerArc Shears (10 Inch)

  • https://amzn.to/3caO3lt

• Rhinometer

  • http://www.opti3.fr/rhinometre-rhinometer-c2x19628518

• Bridge Bump Tool

  • Bridge forming apparatus, V2 / Machine to curve the frame (opti3.fr)

Power Tools

• WEN 6502T 4.3-Amp 4 x 36 in. Belt and 6 in. Disc Sander with Cast Iron Base

  • https://amzn.to/3a95yAC

• WEN 4208 8 in. 5-Speed Drill Press

  • https://amzn.to/3cfKt9Q

• WEN 6510T 3.5 Amp Oscillating Spindle Sander

  • https://amzn.to/3a7emHh

• Proxxon MP 300 – 27050 – Profiling Machine (Note: This will be ordered out of the UK)

  • https://www.amazon.co.uk/Proxxon-300-27050-Profiling-Machine/dp/B002Z8N78W/ref=sr_1_78?keywords=proxxon&qid=1582760116&sr=8-78

• WEN 3921 16-inch Two-Direction Variable Speed Scroll Saw

  • https://amzn.to/3ccvddG

• At this time, I’m recommending the Small Batch Tools CNC. While I have never owned one of these, if I had it to do over this is what I would have purchased. I also have a link to a desktop CNC that recently came to market.

  • EYEWEAR MANUFACTURING - CNC CUTTING - SMALL BATCH TOOLS

  • Carvera The Smartest Desktop CNC | Makera

• CNC Router Bits 2-Flute Spiral Cutter Tool

  • Amana Tool 51491 Metric SC Spiral 'O' Single Flute, Plastic Cutting 3 D x 12 CH x 3 SHK x 64mm Long Up-Cut CNC Router Bit with Mirror Finish (toolstoday.com)

• Router bit for cutting the groove of a frame

  • https://www.etsy.com/listing/285848575/optician-router-bit-eyeglass-lens-groove?ref=shop_home_active_1&crt=1

• Baldor Dental Lathe (for polishing)

  • https://www.mile-x.com/baldor-380t-dental-lathe-mto/?gclid=CjwKCAiAy9jyBRA6EiwAeclQhBPAOSPDkblr6PdTE6-spiR6I8ipwVwm6cBQTgUn7IxbPE09QrstEhoCgmkQAvD_BwE

  • Also widely available on Ebay used.

• Polishing Buffs

  • https://www.vigoroptical.com/17581.html

• Hot Fingers

  • https://www.hilcovision.com/f/hot-fingers-ii

Vendors

• https://siosoptical.com/ Use as a back up for rivets and hinges

• https://www.zoyeglassesparts.com/ Hinges, Wire Cores, Temples

• https://www.mazzucchelli1849.it Acetate producer in Italy.

• http://www.jimei123.com/index.php Acetate producer in France

• Jac : Achat - Vente - Négoce (jac-france.fr)

• Small equipment (id-conception.fr)

• https://www.harborfreight.com/ (inexpensive Misc. tools)

Software

• Adobe Illustrator

  • https://www.adobe.com/products/illustrator.html?sdid=KKQML&mv=search&ef_id=CjwKCAiAy9jyBRA6EiwAeclQhIlSK80cdJ5RlSKBl8X2XwjfAHPLu2UDVPe04P2OofHfqVjRcQ9YQhoCVZUQAvD_BwE:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!3085!3!332938131498!e!!g!!illustrator%20adobe&gclid=CjwKCAiAy9jyBRA6EiwAeclQhIlSK80cdJ5RlSKBl8X2XwjfAHPLu2UDVPe04P2OofHfqVjRcQ9YQhoCVZUQAvD_BwE

• CamBam

  • http://www.cambam.info/

  • (11) Usinage lunettes OLGA | Facebook For the CamBam add-in. Google will translate the page for you.

• Mach 3

  • https://www.machsupport.com/shop/mach3/