April 29, 2025
Description
A replacement bridge for the folding Wayfarer sunglasses from Rayban.
I initially thought the bridge was some kind of metal, but when it broke it turned out to be plastic (disappointingly). So why replace your pair or buy a costly (last time I checked it went for between $25 and $35) official replacement bridge when you can 3D print your own in any color you want?
Quick note – a PLA bridge gets loose pretty quickly when glasses are folded and doesn't react well to being left in a hot car. Potentially other filaments may be more resistant to wear and temperature warp.
I found that, for me, using ABS at 100% infill with random seam locations yields the best result
License:
Creative Commons — Attribution — Noncommercial